insect

Example Sentences

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"I've recorded 18 out of the 24 bumblebee species in the UK here," the insect research scientist said - "it's a really, really special place."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Also, those with insect phobias should consider this when planning a visit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

In these systems, plants often control insect populations by dropping fruits that contain too many larvae.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

According to study author Dr. Marcell Peters, an animal ecologist at the University of Bremen, rising temperatures could significantly disrupt insect populations, particularly in areas that host the planet's greatest biodiversity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

At a time when most scholars were trying to separate the natural world into categories, Maria insisted on finding connections—between life stages, between insect and plant, between art and science.

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