proctotrupid
/ˌprɒktəˈtruːpɪd/(also proctotrypid) Entomology
adjective
Of, relating to, or designating a wasp of the family Proctotrupidae (or, formerly, the superfamily Proctotrupoidea), which comprises small parasitoids of insects (especially beetles and fungus gnats) and spiders.
- In relation to the superfamily, superseded by proctotrupoid..
noun
A proctotrupid wasp.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Proctotrupes (also Proctotrypes), genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Proctotrupidae (also Proctotrypidae), family name.