chalcid

Etymology
From New Latin genus name Chalcis, from Ancient Greek Χαλκίς, from χαλκός ("copper", "bronze"), because wasps of that genus have metallic colors on their exoskeletons.

Noun

 * 1) Any of many small wasps of the superfamily, most of which are parasitoids of other insects.

Usage notes

 * Not to be confused with.
 * In modern usage, the more logically constructed synonym is often preferred.

Translations

 * Polish: bleskotka