From the genus name.
tachina (plural tachinas or tachinae)
(zoology) Any of the genus Tachina of large tachinid flies, mostly parasitoids on lepidopteran caterpillars.
• Cathain, Chai Nat, Chainat, Ithacan, acanthi, ain'tcha, aintcha
Source: Wiktionary
Tach"i*na, n.; pl. Tachinæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of numerous species of Diptera belonging to Tachina and allied genera. Their larvæ are external parasites of other insects.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
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