Aphids

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Across
  1. 3. A young insect that looks like a smaller version of the adult
  2. 4. A green part of a plant that captures sunlight for food
  3. 7. The part of a plant that holds seeds, like apples or pears
  4. 9. A lump or bump on a plant caused by insects
  5. 11. The small, oval object insects hatch from
  6. 12. Smooth and shiny like a candle or crayon
  7. 13. A scientist who studies insects
  8. 17. The developmental stages between molts in insect nymphs
Down
  1. 1. A type of insecticide used in pest control
  2. 2. Small tube-like structures on the back of aphids used for defense
  3. 5. A sweet, round fruit that grows on trees and comes in red, green, or yellow
  4. 6. A small insect, often found on plants or in soil
  5. 8. The season when many fruits, like apples, are harvested
  6. 10. A tiny insect that sucks sap from plants and can damage leaves
  7. 14. A fuzzy growth that appears on old fruit or damp surfaces
  8. 15. A liquid used on plants to smother pests like aphids
  9. 16. The sticky liquid that flows through a plant or tree
  10. 18. A young stem or branch growing from a plant