insect
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The scare blue-tailed damselfly, one of the world's earliest flying insect species, was recorded alongside the River Ash near Hertford.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
While most people may be aware of nut allergies or the risk of shock from insect stings, other common foods can also pose a risk to some people.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
At the hospital, an insect fell from the girl’s shoe, and a staffer saw a cockroach crawling on her, the district attorney’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 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
An insect is usually something rather small, is it not?
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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Pesticides are of particular interest because some chemicals used to kill insects or other agricultural pests can also interfere with biological processes in the nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Naylor also uses the insects to help businesses test products before they come to market.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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
He has spent decades advocating for the reincorporation of native plants into our built ecosystems for the benefit of animals, insects and humans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Swallows were always swooping low over the grass and picking off insects.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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