embolemia

/ɛmboʊˈliːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic wasp that lays its eggs inside the egg masses of other insects.

“The researcher studied the embolemia that infested the local bee population.”

Synonyms

  • insect parasite
  • parasitic wasp

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • harmless parasite