Term: chalcid fly: any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: entree: the principal dish of a meal
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: seed lac: granular material obtained from stick lac by crushing and washing
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: inkwell: a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: motion-picture camera: a camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: red siskin: South American species of scarlet finch with black head and wings and tail
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: tenoroon: a tenor bassoon; pitched a fifth higher than the ordinary bassoon
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: tome: a (usually) large and scholarly book
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: mantilla: a woman's silk or lace scarf
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: vote of confidence: an expression of approval and encouragement
Broader: hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | Unrelated: hypocapnia: a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing