Apoid larva
- Pronunciation
- /a-POID lar-vah/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Apoid larva
- Plural
- Apoid larvae
Definition
The larval stage of apoid wasps, characterized by their typically slender body and often brightly colored.
Etymology
From the Greek 'apo', meaning 'bee', combined with 'eidēs', meaning 'resembling', and 'larva'.
Example
The apoid larva of the parasitic wasp, *Nestocelis*, feeds internally on the host insect.
Related Terms
- Wasps
- Parasitoid
- Larva
Usage Notes
Apoid larvae are often found in nests or cocoons of their host insects.