tachinid

/tæˈkɪnɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fly, specifically a member of the family Tachinidae, characterized by a parasitic lifestyle.

“The researcher studied the behavior of tachinid flies in the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic fly
  • tachinid fly

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic insect
  • predatory fly