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Ichneumon Fly.
Ichneumon Fly - as a noun
Hymenopterous insect that resembles a wasp and whose larvae are parasitic on caterpillars and other insect larvae
Example Sentences
"The ichneumon fly is a parasitic insect that lays its eggs in the larvae of other insects."
"The ichneumon fly uses its long ovipositor to inject its eggs into host insects."
"The ichneumon fly is a natural enemy of many crop pests."
"The lifecycle of an ichneumon fly involves four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult."
"The ichneumon fly parasitizes a wide range of insect hosts, including caterpillars and beetles."
