trichogramma

[ trik-uh-gram-uh ]

noun

1. any minute wasp of the genus Trichogramma, comprising a beneficial group of chalcidflies that parasitize the eggs of a variety of insect pests.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichogramma¹

From New Latin; tricho-, -gram ¹

Example Sentences

That’s partly because of more and more gardeners going organic and releasing Trichogramma wasps, but I think the increase in birds is also a factor.

From Seattle Times

There, a tiny introduced parasitic wasp called Trichogramma brassicae has become a key weapon against the corn rootworm, a major pest.

From Science Magazine

Fuelled by growing demand from Brazil's vast agricultural sector, Bug has developed a way to mass produce a tiny wasp called trichogramma that eats caterpillars and other pest insects.

From BBC

Scientists are breading tiny wasps called Trichogramma, which feed on the eggs of destructive pests, replacing toxic insecticides.

From Time

Bug mass-produces Trichogramma galloi, a breed of wasps able to parasitise moth eggs.

From BBC