Definition
braconid
noun
- A small parasitic wasp of the family Braconidae, whose larvae develop inside or on the bodies of other insects.
Usage: technical; entomology
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Braconidae of parasitic wasps.
Usage: technical; entomology
Examples
- Braconid wasps are used in biological pest control to manage aphid populations.
- The farmer introduced braconid parasites to reduce crop damage from caterpillars.
- Scientists study braconid behavior to improve natural pest management strategies.
- A braconid wasp laid its eggs inside the host insect.
- Braconid species vary widely in size and host preference.