chalcididae

/kælˈsɪdɪdaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a large and diverse family of wasps, including chalcid wasps, gall wasps, and fairy wasps, known for their parasitic behavior and small size

“The chalcididae family of wasps has thousands of known species worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • chalcid wasps
  • fairy wasps
  • gall wasps

Antonyms

  • large wasps
  • non-parasitic insects