tenacula

/tɛˈnækjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, parasitic wasps, especially of the family Trichogrammatidae.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of tenacula wasps in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic wasp
  • trichogrammatid

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • predatory insect