telenomus

/tɛlɪˈnoʊməs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic wasps in the family Platygastridae, particularly known for their role as biological control agents.

“Researchers studied the telenomus wasp to develop a more efficient method for controlling pests in agricultural fields.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic wasp
  • platygastrid

Antonyms

  • harmful insect
  • pest