Meaning of CHALCID FLY
 WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | [n] any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects |
| |
| | Websites: | |
|
| |
| | Synonyms: | | chalcid, chalcid wasp, chalcidfly |
| |
| | See Also: | | Chalcidae, Chalcididae, chalcis fly, family Chalcidae, family Chalcididae, hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | \Chal"cid fly`\ [From Gr. chalko`s copper; in
allusion to its metallic colors.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects
({Chalcidid[ae]}. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on
insects.
|
| |
| | Websites: | |
|
| |
|
|