Definitions:

1. A large and diverse family of flies within the insect order Diptera. NOUN
   • Tachinidae flies are found all over the world, from tropical to temperate climates.
2. A large and diverse family of flies, most of which are parasitic in their larval stage on other insects, making them important agents in biological control. NOUN
   • Many species in the Tachinidae family are used to control agricultural pests naturally.

Synonyms:

• tachinid flies
• tachinids