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Definition of Chalcid wasp
1. Noun. Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects.
Exact synonyms: Chalcid, Chalcid Fly, Chalcidfly
Generic synonyms: Hymenopter, Hymenopteran, Hymenopteron, Hymenopterous Insect
Group relationships: Chalcidae, Chalcididae, Family Chalcidae, Family Chalcididae
Specialized synonyms: Chalcis Fly
Generic synonyms: Hymenopter, Hymenopteran, Hymenopteron, Hymenopterous Insect
Group relationships: Chalcidae, Chalcididae, Family Chalcidae, Family Chalcididae
Specialized synonyms: Chalcis Fly
Definition of Chalcid wasp
1. Noun. Any of many parasitoid wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com