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insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /


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Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

There is also a living willow tunnel and an insect and bee "hotel" and there are activity days and talks for children and adults.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

However, one insect stood out as an exception.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

"They get up into the mountains and into these caves, where they make this beautiful tiling pattern," said Western Sydney University insect researcher Eleanor Drinkwater.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

It was filled with nature notes, drawings of insect anatomy, and other such things.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

To identify the insects, the research team conducted fieldwork at six blueberry farms in North Carolina's Pender, Sampson, Bladen, and New Hanover counties.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

"During a nature and climate emergency, with our insects in decline, we should be protecting our precious wildlife sites and need powerful companies to lead and make better decisions."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Over the last year she has developed her own unique style, needle-felting cute animals and insects to cover moth holes, stains and other imperfections, winning her a huge following online.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Given that the majority of terrestrial birds rely on insects as a primary food source for reproduction and survival, the persistence of insectivorous bird populations is inextricably linked to insect conservation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Similarly, the small birds in the rest areas began to learn that the automobiles and trucks that came roaring in brought with them a wonderful smorgasbord of insects caught and carried in their radiator grilles.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen


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