insect

Example Sentences

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The orange-and-black insect became a symbol for the pro-migrant movement years ago because it travels long distances between Mexico and the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Amid a global biodiversity crisis, birds -- which play a vital role in pollination, seed dispersal and controlling insect populations -- are one of the fastest declining groups.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For expedition-style itineraries in more remote regions, travelers should also research destination-specific health risks in advance, including recommended vaccinations, malaria precautions and appropriate insect protection depending on where excursions take place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

They named one of these protosticta armageddonia, a nod to the term "ecological armageddon", which is used to describe the catastrophic decline of insect populations around the world.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Though she hunted through scores of insect collections and handled innumerable specimens, no one could give her the answers she sought.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman