Insects Word Search — Medium

Play a free online Insects word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.

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Insects word list, defined

WEEVILS /ˈwiːvəlz/ · noun
Small beetles of the family Curculionidae, often considered pests. Related: beetles, bugs, insects, pests.
STING /stɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A sharp, painful wound caused by the bite or sting of an insect, or a sudden, severe pain. To wound or pierce with a sharp point, or to cause a sudden, severe pain. Related: wound, prick, puncture, bite.
CAPITATE /ˈkæpɪteɪt/ · adjective
Head-shaped or terminating in a distinct rounded knob or head; in anatomy, specifically denoting the capitate bone, the largest bone of the distal row of the human wrist. Related: head-shaped, rounded, knobbed, globular.
HONEY /ˈhʌni/ · noun
A sweet, viscous fluid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers, used as a food and in the production of beeswax. It is also used as a sweetener in cooking and baking. Related: nectar, syrup, molasses, maple syrup.
THORAX /θɒræks/ · noun
The thorax is the middle segment of an insect's body, typically bearing the wings and legs. It is the part of the body between the head and the abdomen. Related: body, torso, chest, midsection.
ACULEATE /əˈkjuːliət/ · adjective
Having a sting or stings; covered with or bearing prickles or sharp points. In entomology, it specifically describes the stinging group of hymenopterans such as bees, wasps, and ants. Related: stinging, prickly, spiny, thorny.
CERCUS /sɜːrkuːs/ · noun
A cercus is a pair of long, thin appendages found in certain insects, such as grasshoppers and crickets, which are used for sensory purposes. Related: appendages, antennae, sensory organs.

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