insects

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Across
  1. 2. Small, spotted beetle that helps control garden pests.
  2. 6. Social insect, lives in colonies, known for teamwork and strength.
  3. 9. Larval stage of a butterfly, crawls and eats leaves.
  4. 10. Glowing insect, emits light to communicate and attract mates.
  5. 11. Colorful insect with delicate wings, goes through metamorphosis.
Down
  1. 1. Blood-sucking insect, known for spreading diseases.
  2. 3. Leaping insect, makes chirping sounds with its legs.
  3. 4. Fast-flying insect with large, transparent wings.
  4. 5. Pollinates flowers, produces honey, lives in hives.
  5. 7. Eight-legged arachnid, spins webs to catch prey.
  6. 8. Nocturnal insect, makes chirping sounds with its wings.
  7. 11. Hard-shelled insect, diverse species, some are pests, others beneficial.