ripiphorid
/ˌrɪpɪˈfɒrɪd/(also rhipiphorid) Entomology
noun
Any of various beetles constituting the family Ripiphoridae (or Rhipiphoridae), which have relatively short elytra and branched antennae, and are phoretic parasitoids of other insects, especially bees and wasps.
adjective
Of or relating to the family Ripiphoridae (or Rhipiphoridae).
Origin
Late 19th century. From scientific Latin Ripiphorus, genus name + -id, after Ripiphoridae, family name.
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