"chalcid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chalcids [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin genus name Chalcis, from Ancient Greek Χαλκίς, from χαλκός ("copper", "bronze"), because wasps of that genus have metallic colors on their exoskeletons. Head templates: {{en-noun}} chalcid (plural chalcids)
  1. Any of many small wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, most of which are parasitoids of other insects. Wikipedia link: Chalcid wasp Categories (lifeform): Chalcidoid wasps Synonyms: chalcid wasp, chalcidoid Derived forms: chalcidology Related terms: chalco- (english: and its derivatives) Translations (Translations): bleskotka [feminine] (Polish)

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