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

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  1. One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcididae. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.
  2. n. any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
  3. One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcididæ. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.
  4. One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcididæ.Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.