Chalcides

chal·cid

(kăl′sĭd)

Any of numerous minute wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, many of whose larvae are parasitoids of other insects.

[From New Latin Chalcis, type genus, from Greek khalkos, copper (from the wasp's metallic color).]

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chalcid

(ˈkælsɪd) or

chalcid fly

(Animals) any tiny hymenopterous insect of the family Chalcididae and related families, whose larvae are parasites of other insects

[C19: from New Latin Chalcis type genus, from Greek khalkos copper, referring to its metallic sheen]

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chal•cid

(ˈkæl sɪd)
n.

any of various tiny wasps of the family Chalcididae, many having larvae that are parasitic on pest insects.

Also called chal′cid fly`, chal′cid wasp`.

[1880–85; < New Latin Chalcid-, s. of Chalcis a genus < Greek chalk(ós) copper, brass]