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

noun. Same as chalcidian and chalcidian.

noun. Any of many small wasps, of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, having parasitic larvae

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

"In northern Australia. predation by various insect pests, such as chalcid wasps, may cause considerable seed destruction."

chalcidology  

hymenopter  hymenopteran  hymenopteron  hymenopterous insect  

chalcis fly