chalcid

/ ˈkælsɪd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chalcid¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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