ichneumon fly

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.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ichneumon 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 family Ichneumonidae, Ichneumonidae - ichneumon flies

Translations

ichneumon fly

n → Schlupfwespe f