Insects Word Search — Hard

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

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Insects word list, defined

BOLLWORM /ˈboʊl.wɜːrm/ · noun
The caterpillar of various moths, notably the corn earworm and the pink bollworm, that feeds on and damages the seed pods (bolls) and fruiting bodies of cotton and other crops. Related: corn earworm, cotton bollworm, pink bollworm, tomato fruitworm.
BILLBUG /ˈbɪlbʌɡ/ · noun
A billbug is any of various weevils of the genus Sphenophorus (formerly Calendra), whose larvae bore into and feed on the stems and roots of grasses, corn, and other plants, making them significant agricultural and turfgrass pests. Related: weevil, snout beetle, pest, insect.
BUG /bʌɡ/ · noun
An insect; more broadly, any small crawling creature. Also, an error or defect in a computer program or machine. Related: insect, beetle, critter, glitch.
CRICKET /ˈkrɪkɪt/ · noun
A leaping insect related to grasshoppers, whose males produce a characteristic chirping sound by rubbing their wings together; also, a team ball game played with bats and wickets on a large oval field, popular especially in Britain, South Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean. Related: grasshopper, katydid, cicada, match.
LOUSE /luːs/ · noun
A small insect that lives on the skin of humans or animals, especially one that infests the hair of humans. A person who is considered contemptible or despicable. Related: tick, flea, mite, vermin.
GIRDLER /ˈɡɜːrdələr/ · noun
A girdler is a person or device that girds or encircles something, typically a belt or a band. Related: encircler, gird, belt.
LARVA /ˈlɑrvə/ · noun
The larval stage of an insect, typically the stage between egg and pupa, during which the insect undergoes a series of physical transformations. A larva is often worm-like in appearance and is usually dependent on its mother for food and protection. Related: larval stage, caterpillar, instar, young insect.
EARWORM /ˈɪə.wɜːm/ (UK); /ˈɪr.wɝːm/ (US) · noun
A catchy song or tune that repeatedly runs through one's mind long after it has stopped playing. Related: hook, jingle, ditty, refrain.

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