Chalcid Wasp (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 wasps are natural predators that can be used for biological control of aphids in gardens and agricultural fields.
- Biological control of the Asian longhorned beetle involves introducing a chalcid wasp as a parasite to control the beetle's population.
- The chalcid wasp is a microscopic insect barely visible to the naked eye, yet it is a significant parasite of many insect species.
- Some species of chalcid wasps have been introduced to new regions as a form of biological control to manage pest populations.
- Chalcid wasps, known for their high reproductive rate, are an effective biological control of many insect pests worldwide.