Insect

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Across
  1. 4. Bees buzz around collecting nectar and pollen, playing a crucial role in pollination.
  2. 5. Large and aggressive, hornets are a type of wasp with powerful stingers for defense.
  3. 8. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, caterpillars are known for their munching on leaves.
  4. 11. With transparent wings and a long body, they zip around near water sources.
  5. 12. These tiny insects can be pesky as they feed on the blood of humans and animals.
  6. 13. Mantis These insects have long, slender bodies and distinctive front legs used for catching and holding prey.
  7. 14. With a hard outer shell, beetles come in various shapes and sizes, often crawling on the ground.
Down
  1. 1. Known for their jumping ability, grasshoppers have long hind legs and antennae.
  2. 2. Emitting a soft glow, fireflies light up summer nights, creating a magical atmosphere.
  3. 3. Arachnids with eight legs, spiders weave webs to catch insects for their meals.
  4. 4. These colorful insects have delicate, fluttering wings and often visit flowers for nectar.
  5. 6. Small and round, ladybugs have bright red or orange shells with black spots.
  6. 7. Spider Often found in grassy areas, these spiders construct funnel-shaped webs to catch prey.
  7. 9. Recognized by their chirping sounds, crickets make these noises by rubbing their wings together.
  8. 10. Hardworking insects that live in colonies and work together to gather food.