insect

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This indicates that their diet -- nectar, grain, insects and even other vertebrates -- contained significant amounts of ethanol.

From Science Daily

This is a significant problem because each oak tree supports up to 2,300 species of wildlife including birds, mammals, fungi and insects - the most of any native UK tree - according to the Woodland Trust.

From BBC

Asian hornets pose no greater threat to humans than native hornets, however they do pose a bigger threat to native insects and have raised concerns among beekeepers and environmentalists.

From BBC

Residents in a County Londonderry village have said they are being "tormented" once again by biting insects, which experts have identified as mosquitoes.

From BBC

Stars who are in awkward situations, such as being covered in rats or insects, scream the famous line "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here", on the hit ITV show.

From BBC