mymar

/ˈmaɪmɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wasp, specifically a small parasitic wasp in the family Mymaridae.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of mymars in the forest ecosystem.”

2. noun

A small, usually parasitic, insect in the order Hymenoptera.

“The mymar was a tiny, winged creature that preyed on aphids in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • aphid wasp
  • parasitic wasp

Antonyms

  • hornet
  • predatory wasp