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insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /


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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

However, one insect stood out as an exception.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

For this year’s Wondaween, a free 21+ costumed fan event, where the theme is Creature Carnival, Monáe says she expects to see people clad in everything from insect garb to Frankenstein.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 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

Morning brought the shimmery buzz of insect clouds and the chatter of waking birds, but still no traffic sounds on the road.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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

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

Unlike many spiders that primarily capture insects, members of the genus Portia specialize in hunting other spiders.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

The only visitors the rest of us get are insects.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman


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