Bugs 3 - Challenging

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Across
  1. 1. Insect related to wasps and bees, with a saw-like ovipositor used for laying eggs in plants.
  2. 3. Wingless wasp with a dense, velvety appearance and a potent sting.
  3. 4. Fast-flying predatory fly that captures and feeds on other insects in mid-air.
  4. 9. Bee species that constructs nests using earwax, commonly found in certain regions.
  5. 11. Brightly colored beetle known for its fast-running speed and aggressive hunting behavior.
  6. 12. Insect with a unique larval stage that constructs cone-shaped sand pits to trap ants and other small insects. It buries itself at the bottom of the pit and ambushes its prey when they fall in. The adult antlions resemble damselflies and have delicate wings.
  7. 13. Aquatic insect with two pairs of wings and long antennae, commonly found near freshwater streams.
  8. 15. Eight-legged arachnid known for spinning webs to capture prey and its venomous bite.
  9. 16. Predatory insect with elongated front legs used for capturing and holding prey.
  10. 17. Small flying insect known for its irritating bites to humans and animals.
  11. 19. Common household insect known for its scavenging behavior and ability to survive in various environments.
Down
  1. 1. Insect with a scorpion-like appearance, characterized by a long, curved tail and wings.
  2. 2. Long, segmented arthropod with numerous legs, known for its predatory nature and venomous bite.
  3. 5. Large, fuzzy bee known for its loud buzzing sound and important role in pollination.
  4. 6. Small parasitic insect that infests the hair and feathers of mammals and birds.
  5. 7. Insect that closely resembles a leaf, with adaptations for camouflage and blending into foliage.
  6. 8. Aquatic insect with long legs that enable it to walk on the surface of still water.
  7. 10. Arachnid with a venomous stinger on its tail, known for its distinctive pincers and nocturnal behavior.
  8. 14. Small insect that feeds on plant sap and has the ability to jump long distances.
  9. 18. Social ant species known for cutting and carrying leaf fragments back to their nests.