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ichneumonidae

/ɪkˈnjuː.mə.nɪ.diː/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant la famille des guêpes parasitoïdes, communément appelées ichneumons.

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/ɪkˈnjuː.mə.nɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme scientifique désignant la famille des guêpes parasitoïdes, communément appelées ichneumons.

A scientific term for a family of parasitoid wasps, commonly known as ichneumon flies.

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  1. Ichneumon fliesC2formalscientific

    A large family of parasitic wasps (Ichneumonidae) whose larvae feed on or inside other insects, often considered beneficial for controlling pest populations.

    frIchneumonidés

    • The ichneumonidae family includes thousands of species of parasitic wasps.
    • Gardeners often welcome ichneumonidae because they help control caterpillar populations.
    • The female ichneumonidae uses a long ovipositor to lay eggs inside a host insect.