About The Word Chalcid fly
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Chalcid fly
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What's The Definition Of Chalcid fly?
[n] any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chalcid fly: chalcid | chalcid wasp | chalcidfly Related Terms | Find terms related to Chalcid fly: See Also | Chalcidae | Chalcididae | chalcis fly | family Chalcidae | family Chalcididae | hymenopter | hymenopteran | hymenopteron | hymenopterous insect Chalcid fly In Webster's Dictionary \Chal"cid fly`\ [From Gr. chalko`s copper; in
allusion to its metallic colors.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects
({Chalcidid[ae]}. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on
insects.
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