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Chalcid Wasp.
Chalcid Wasp - as a noun
Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chalcidchalcid flychalcidflyHypernyms (Closely Related)
hymenopterhymenopteranhymenopteronhymenopterous insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The chalcid wasp emerges from the host larvae once it has completed its development."
"Some species of chalcid wasps are important biological control agents for controlling pests in agriculture."
"The chalcid wasp uses its ovipositor to inject its eggs into the host insect."
"The chalcid wasp feeds on the body fluids of the host insect during its development."
"The life cycle of a chalcid wasp typically consists of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages."
