Chalcid wasps (/ ˈkælsɪd /, from Greek khalkos 'copper', for their metallic colour) [1] are insects within the superfamily Chalcidoidea, part of the order Hymenoptera.

A chalcid wasp is any of more than 22,000 species of rather small solitary wasps (order Hymenoptera). The majority of species are parasitoids, meaning their larvae feed and develop …

Apr 4, 2024 · Chalcid wasps are tiny, yet fascinating creatures that play a significant role in ecosystems. These small, dark-colored parasitic wasps can often be observed with metallic …

Aug 28, 2018 · The key to identifying chalcid wasps is their tiny size (this is one of the larger chalcids at 5 mm), reduced veination in the wings and swollen hind femurs. This Brachymeria …

Nov 10, 2023 · "Chalcid" is usually used to refer to any member of this superfamily, rather than of Chalcididae only; "chalcidoid" is recommended as unambiguous Numbers >2000 spp. in ~470 …

Oct 26, 2022 · Chalcids are very small (1/50 to 1/16 inch) dark-colored parasitic wasps, often metallic blue or green with complex sculpturing on the body. There are hundreds of species in …

Jul 2, 2018 · The lifestyle of the Chalcid wasp is as horrific* as its appearance would suggest. They are parasitoids, laying their eggs in their hosts–either the pupae of butterflies and moths …

The chalcid wasps are formally called the Chalcidoidea. They are a superfamily of parasitoid wasps. They have a huge number of species, estimated as over 500,000 (half a million). [1] . …

Jun 11, 2019 · Most chalcids are parasitic wasps. They lay their eggs in several common garden pests. When the eggs hatch, larvae feed on the host insect before pupating into adult wasps. [I …

The family Chalcididae comprises a group of parasitic wasps known for their robustness and relatively large size (for chalcid wasps). These insects are distributed globally, playing critical …