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ichneumon fly

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ichneumon fly
n.
Any of various wasplike insects of the family Ichneumonidae, having larvae that are parasitic on the larvae of other insects. Also called ichneumon wasp.

ichneumon fly, wasp
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any hymenopterous insect of the family Ichneumonidae, whose larvae are parasitic in caterpillars and other insect larvae
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ichneumon flyichneumon fly - hymenopterous insect that resembles a wasp and whose larvae are parasitic on caterpillars and other insect larvae
hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect - insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
Translations
ichneumon fly
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