Meaning of the word "ichneumon fly" in English
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ichneumon fly
US /ɪkˈnjuːmən flaɪ/
UK /ɪkˈnjuː.mən flaɪ/
Noun
any of various parasitic wasps of the family Ichneumonidae, many of which lay their eggs in or on the larvae or pupae of other insects, often leading to the death of the host
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The farmer released ichneumon flies to control the pest population in his crops.
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The life cycle of an ichneumon fly is a fascinating example of parasitism in nature.
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