Insect Species
Across
- 3. A small beetle with red and black spots, known for helping gardeners by eating harmful insects.
- 4. An insect with long front legs used to catch and hold its prey, often seen as a beneficial predator in gardens.
- 5. A green insect that hops and feeds on plants, making a distinctive sound during warm seasons.
- 6. A tiny insect that lives in colonies and works together as a team.
- 7. An insect that emits light, making it glow like a little lantern at night.
- 8. A small flying insect known for biting and feeding on blood, typically found around water sources.
- 9. A night-flying insect that is similar to a butterfly, usually attracted to light sources.
- 12. An arachnid with eight legs that builds webs to catch its prey, not an insect but often grouped together with them.
- 13. A worm-like larval stage of a butterfly or moth that eats a lot and eventually undergoes metamorphosis.
- 14. A buzzing insect that collects nectar from flowers to make honey and plays a vital role in pollinating plants.
Down
- 1. A flying insect with large, shiny wings that are usually iridescent.
- 2. A beautiful insect with colorful wings, going through a life cycle from egg to caterpillar and then transforming into a butterfly.
- 5. An insect that can jump high and makes chirping sounds by rubbing its legs together.
- 10. An insect that makes chirping sounds, especially at night, using its wings or legs.
- 11. An insect with a hard shell covering its wings, and there are many different types of beetles with various colors and patterns.