TACHINA

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

tachina (plural tachinas or tachinae)

(zoology) Any of the genus Tachina of large tachinid flies, mostly parasitoids on lepidopteran caterpillars.

Anagrams

• 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



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