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chalcidfly

/ˈkæl.sɪd.flaɪ/

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noun

/ˈkæl.sɪd.flaɪ/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из множества крошечных насекомых, чьи личинки являются паразитами яиц и личинок других насекомых; многие из них полезны для контроля популяций вредных насекомых.

A noun referring to any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on the eggs and larvae of other insects, many of which are beneficial in controlling harmful insect populations.

  1. Parasitic waspC2formalscientific

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

    ruПаразитическая оса

    • The chalcidfly is often used in biological pest control.
    • Farmers appreciate chalcidflies for controlling crop pests naturally.
    • Researchers study chalcidflies to understand parasitic relationships.

    Synonymschalcidchalcid wasp

Forms
  • chalcidflies plural form
  • chalcidflies' possessive plural form
  • chalcidfly's possessive singular form