Found 2 items, similar to chalcid fly.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: chalcid fly chalcid fly n : any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects [syn: chalcidfly, chalcid, chalcid wasp]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Chalcid fly Chalcid fly \Chal"cid fly`\ [From Gr. chalko`s copper; in allusion to its metallic colors.] (Zo["o]l.) One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcidid[ae]. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects. [1913 Webster]