Chalcidfly (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
- The chalcidfly is often used as a biological control agent to control pest populations in gardens and greenhouses.
- Chalcidflies are known to be natural enemies of aphids and can be used to control infestations.
- Some species of chalcidflies are parasitic on the eggs of butterflies and moths, helping to regulate their populations.
- The female chalcidfly lays her eggs inside the egg of the host insect, where the larvae will feed and develop.
- Chalcidflies are often tiny and difficult to spot, but they play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.