chalcid

• Любое из различных крошечных насекомых, чьи личинки являются паразитами на яйцах и личинках других насекомых; многие полезны, уничтожая вредных насекомых.

Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects.

1. Parasitic waspC2formalscientific

   Any of various tiny insects of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects.

   Наездник-хальцид

   • The chalcid wasp is a natural enemy of many crop pests.
   • Farmers often introduce chalcids to control aphid populations.
   • The tiny chalcid lays its eggs inside the host's eggs.
   • Researchers study chalcids for biological pest control.

   Synonymschalcid wasp