Insect
Across
- 4. A hopping insect with long hind legs and the ability to produce a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
- 6. An insect with a hard, shell-like covering on its wings, known for its ability to fly and its variety of shapes and colors
- 7. A nocturnal insect that produces a blinking light from its abdomen, often seen during the summer evenings
- 8. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, characterized by a long, segmented body and the ability to eat large amounts of foliage
- 12. An insect with a long body and large, transparent wings, known for its agile flight and vibrant colors
- 13. A flying insect that is known for making honey and pollinating flowers
Down
- 1. A colorful insect with large wings that are covered in scales, known for its graceful flight
- 2. The larval stage of certain insects, typically found in the soil or decaying matter and characterized by a soft body and short legs
- 3. A small creature with eight legs and the ability to spin webs to catch prey, often found in homes or gardens
- 5. An insect with transparent wings and a distinctive sound-producing organ, known for its loud buzzing noise during the summer months
- 9. A small insect that lives in colonies and is known for its strong ability to work together and build nests
- 10. A small, round beetle with brightly colored spots on its back, considered to be a sign of good luck
- 11. A small flying insect that feeds on the blood of animals, often considered a nuisance because of its bites