Entom. [f. mod.L. Chalcidid-æ, f. the generic name Chalcides, f. Gr. χαλκός brass.] A member of a family of small hymenopterous insects, ornamented with brilliant metallic colors.
1835. Kirby, Hab. & Inst. Anim., II. xx. 334. A minute species … belonging to the family of Chalcididans.
