Chalcid wasp - Wikipedia
Chalcid wasps (/ ˈ k æ l s ɪ d /, from Greek khalkos 'copper', for their metallic colour) [1] are insects within the superfamily Chalcidoidea, part of the order Hymenoptera. The superfamily contains some 22,500 known species, and an estimated total diversity of more than 500,000 species, meaning the vast majority have yet to be discovered ...
Chalcid wasp | Description, Parasitoid, Hymenoptera, Pest ...
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 on or within the bodies of other arthropods.
Exploring Chalcid Wasps: Quick Insights and Facts
2024年4月4日 · 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 blue or green hues and complex sculpturing on their bodies.
Superfamily Chalcidoidea - Chalcidoid Wasps - BugGuide.Net
2023年11月10日 · "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 genera of 18 families in our area; estimated >500,000 spp. worldwide, of which a mere 22,000 so far described; 19 families with >90 subfamilies currently recognized ( 2 ) ( 3 )
Chalcid wasps | Hortsense - Washington State University
2022年10月26日 · 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 the Pacific Northwest mostly attacking the eggs and larval stages of moths, flies, grasshoppers, beetles and other wasps.