chalcidfly

• Nom désignant l'une des nombreuses petites guêpes parasites dont les larves se développent aux dépens des œufs ou des larves d'autres insectes ; beaucoup sont utiles pour lutter contre les insectes nuisibles.

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.

   Chalcidien

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

   Synonymeschalcidchalcid wasp