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Chalcid fly

One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcididae. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.

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Hymenopter 76% connected

One of the Hymenoptera.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hymenopteran 76% connected

One of the Hymenoptera.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Chalcidfly 92% connected

any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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