Insects Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. A colorful butterfly with dark wings and bright markings.
  2. 5. MOTH A large, strong-flying moth that often feeds from flowers at night.
  3. 6. Tiny insects that may live in damp places and feed on mold.
  4. 7. A small reddish ant that can give a painful sting.
  5. 8. A small jumping insect often found on grasses and plants.
  6. 9. A shiny beetle with bright metallic colors.
Down
  1. 1. A large wasp that hunts cicadas to feed its young.
  2. 3. A biting fly found in parts of Africa.
  3. 4. A solitary bee that makes its nest by digging into the ground.
  4. 6. A shiny fly often seen near decaying plants or animals.