braconid

American  

[brak-uh-nid] / ˈbræk ə nɪd /

noun

1. any of numerous wasps of the family Braconidae, the larvae of which are parasitic on aphids and on the larvae of moths, butterflies, beetles, etc.

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adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the family Braconidae.

Etymology

Origin of braconid

1890–95; < New Latin Braconidae, equivalent to Bracon a genus (irregular < Greek brachýs short; see brachy-) + -idae -id ² )

Example Sentences

To find out how the PKFs were killing the parasites, scientists exposed braconid wasp larva to beet armyworm and infected northern armyworm plasma.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 29, 2021