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Chalcid Fly (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Chalcid flies have proven effective in controlling the populations of pest insects such as aphids and scale insects.
  • These beneficial wasps and chalcid flies lay their eggs inside the bodies of pests like aphids and caterpillars.
  • Insect eggs that have been parasitized by a chalcid fly often have tiny holes and the embryo has been destroyed.
  • Trichogramma, a genus of chalcid flies, are commercially produced as a biological control to suppress pests like caterpillars.
  • Many farmers deliberately introduce chalcid flies to their crops to take advantage of the beneficial effects they have on controlling pests naturally.

Synonyms

  • Chalcidfly
  • Chalcid
  • Chalcid Wasp

Hypernyms

  • Hymenopteron
  • Hymenopteran
  • Hymenopter
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