chalcid


Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
Graphic Thesaurus  🔍
Display ON
Animation ON
Legend
Synonym
Antonym
Related
  • noun

Synonyms for chalcid

any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
Nicholls et al., "Chalcid parasitoid community associated with the invading pest Dryocosmus kuriphilus in north-western Italy," Insect Conservation and Diversity, vol.
were from 17th February to 12th March, had one peak occurred from 23 rd February to 3rd March, with 26 sawflies cocoons were parasitized by this chalcid on 26th February
The colonisation of Krakatau by fig wasps and other chalcids. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series B 322: 459-470.
Distribution of the rose seed chalcid Megastigmus aculeatus var.
Tiny flowers are perfect for attracting delicate beneficials like chalcid wasps and hover flies, whose larvae devour aphids.
Indian chalcid wasps (Hymenoptera) of the genus Dirhinus parasitic on synanthropic and other Diptera.
The genera of the Chalcid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of citrus leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae).
The umbels were placed in one liter hard-paper containers with lids (ice cream containers) and put in a growth chamber with ventilation at 24 [degrees] C for 6 wk to promote chalcid (Bruchophagus platypterus Walker) emergence.
Assemblages of herbivorous chalcid wasps and their parasitoids associated with grasses - problem of species and specificity Pages 313-329 in M.
The solution: A tiny chalcid wasp called Encarsia formosa which lays a single egg in each scale.