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

In some plant insect relationships, the insect both pollinates the plant and uses the fruit as a place for its offspring to grow.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Faster than Nhamo could see, the insect was in and out of biting range.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer