any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
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chalcid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chalcid fly, chalcid wasp, chalcidfly |
| Type of | hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect |
| Has types | chalcis fly |
Examples of chalcid
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Although fairyflies are among the most common chalcid wasps, they are seldomly noticed by humans because of their minute size.
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