Insects Word Search

Words in the Insects word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

ant

Social insect that lives in colonies under the ground.

bee

Furry insect that gathers pollen and nectar from flowers.

fly

Two-winged insect that can walk upside down on ceilings.

moth

Mostly night-flying relative of the butterfly.

wasp

Slim striped insect that can sting more than once.

beetle

Insect with hard wing cases over its back.

ladybug

Red or orange beetle with spots that eats aphids.

cricket

Insect that chirps by rubbing its wings together.

butterfly

Day-flying insect with broad scaled wings.

dragonfly

Fast hunter with four clear wings and huge eyes.

mosquito

Biting insect whose females feed on blood.

firefly

Beetle that makes cold light in its abdomen.

grasshopper

Leaping insect with strong back legs and short feelers.

termite

Wood-eating insect that builds large shared nests.

caterpillar

Feeding stage of a butterfly or moth.

hornet

Large wasp that builds a papery covered nest.

locust

Grasshopper that swarms and strips crops.

cicada

Insect known for a loud buzzing call in summer.

mantis

Insect that waits with folded front legs to grab prey.

cockroach

Flat fast insect that hides in dark warm places.

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