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chal·cid  (klsd)

n.

Any of various minute wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, many of whose larvae parasitize the larvae of other insects.

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[From New Latin Chalcis, type genus, from Greek khalkos, copper (from the wasp's metallic color).]

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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]

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Noun

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chalcid - any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects chalcid fly, chalcid wasp, chalcidfly hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect - insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing Chalcidae, Chalcididae, family Chalcidae, family Chalcididae - an arthropod family including: chalcidflies chalcis fly - a variety of chalcid fly