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chalcid, chalcid fly [ˈkælsɪd] n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any tiny hymenopterous insect of the family Chalcididae and related families, whose larvae are parasites of other insects [from New Latin Chalcis type genus, from Greek khalkos copper, referring to its metallic sheen] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| There are two main groups of parasitoid mini-wasps: ichneumonids, which lay their eggs mainly in the larvae (caterpillars) and pupae (cocoons) of moths and butterflies; and chalcids, which lay their eggs not only in larvae and pupae, but in eggs, nymphs and adults of virtually every type of insect. |
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