chalcid

/ ˈkælsɪd /

noun

any tiny hymenopterous insect of the family Chalcididae and related families, whose larvae are parasites of other insects

Origin of chalcid¹

C19: from New Latin Chalcis type genus, from Greek khalkos copper, referring to its metallic sheen

"Lady-birds" and their larv, the larv of lace-winged flies and syrphus-flies, the small chalcid fly and spiders devour them.

These are the families Chalcid, Holaspid, and the more extensive one of Zonurid.

The ears are distinct, whereas in the Chalcid they are hidden under the skin.

One is likely to get hundreds of these Chalcid flies from a single caterpillar.

Parapsidal grooves: the grooves or furrows on each side of the Chalcid scutellum, defining the parapsidae.

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