Across
- 2. Small arachnids that attach to animals and people to feed on their blood. They can transmit diseases.
- 4. Tiny, jumping insects that can be found on pets and can cause itching and discomfort. They're tough to catch!
- 6. Arachnids with eight legs that build webs to catch prey. While not insects, they're often associated with them.
- 7. Tiny insects that live in colonies and work together as a team. They're known for their strong work ethic and building intricate tunnels.
- 9. Insects that produce light, known as bioluminescence, to attract mates. They create magical nighttime displays.
- 12. Fuzzy insects that collect nectar from flowers to make honey. They're important pollinators for many plants.
- 13. A colorful insect with delicate wings that often have beautiful patterns. They flutter from flower to flower, sipping nectar with their long proboscis.
- 15. A jumping insect with strong back legs. They make chirping sounds and often blend into grass and plants.
Down
- 1. Small flying insects known for their annoying bites. Only female mosquitoes bite; they need blood to lay eggs.
- 3. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, often with a long, soft body and a voracious appetite for leaves.
- 5. A large insect with long, transparent wings and a slim body. They zip around near water, hunting other insects in mid-air.
- 8. Insects with hard, protective shells and usually six legs. There are thousands of beetle species with various shapes and sizes.
- 10. A small, round insect with bright red or orange wings and black spots. They're helpful garden visitors because they eat pests.
- 11. A fascinating insect that looks like it's praying with its folded front legs. They're skilled hunters and eat other insects.
- 14. Long, segmented insects with many legs. Despite their name, they don't have 100 legs but can have quite a few.