Butterflies and Moths Word Search
This Butterflies and Moths word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CATERPILLAR, CHRYSALIS, COCOON, METAMORPHOSIS, PROBOSCIS, ANTENNAE, SCALES, POLLINATION, NECTAR, WINGSPAN, MIGRATION, MONARCH.
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Butterflies and Moths word list, defined
- CATERPILLAR /ˈkætərˌpɪlər/ · noun
- The larval stage of a butterfly or moth: an elongated, segmented creature with a soft body and several pairs of legs that feeds voraciously on plants before metamorphosing. The word can also refer informally to a tracked vehicle with caterpillar-like treads. Related: larva, grub, maggot.
- CHRYSALIS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/ · noun
- The hardened outer case that protects a butterfly or moth during the pupal stage of its transformation from larva to adult. More broadly, it is used figuratively for anything in which a person or thing undergoes a transformative change. Related: pupa, cocoon, shell.
- COCOON /kəˈkuːn/ · noun
- A silky protective case spun by the larvae of many insects, especially moths, in which they pass the pupal stage; figuratively, a snug, sheltering environment that wraps someone in comfort or seclusion. Related: chrysalis, pupa, case, covering.
- METAMORPHOSIS /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ (British); /ˌmɛtərˈmɔːfəsɪs/ (US) · noun
- A complete or striking change in form, structure, character, or nature. In biology, it refers to the process by which an organism undergoes a radical change in body form during its life cycle. Related: transformation, transfiguration, conversion, alteration.
- PROBOSCIS /prəˈbɒsɪs, prəˈbɑːsɪs/ · noun
- A long, flexible snout or trunk, especially that of an elephant. In zoology, the term can also describe an elongated mouthpart used for feeding or probing. Related: trunk, snout, nose, proboscis-like appendage.
- ANTENNAE /ænˈtɛniː/ · noun (plural)
- The paired, jointed sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and other arthropods, used for feeling, smelling, and sensing the environment. 'Antennae' is the standard plural form of the noun 'antenna'. Related: feelers, antennas, sensory organs.
- SCALES /skeɪlz/ · plural noun
- The plural form of scale, used for weighing devices, the hard overlapping coverings of fish and some other animals, and systems of degree, size, or value. Related: balances.
- POLLINATION /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun
- The transfer of pollen from the male reproductive structures of a flower to the female reproductive structures, enabling fertilization. It may occur within the same flower, between flowers of the same plant, or between different plants. Related: pollen transfer, pollen dispersal.
- NECTAR /ˈnɛktər/ · noun
- A sweet liquid secreted by flowers and collected by insects and other pollinators as a source of nectar. In classical mythology, nectar is also the drink of the gods. Related: honey, syrup, ambrosia, sweetness.
- WINGSPAN /ˈwɪŋspæn/ · noun
- The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other, especially in a bird, insect, or aircraft. By extension, it can refer to the range, scope, or reach of a person, organization, or undertaking. Related: span, reach, range, breadth.
- MIGRATION /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/ · noun
- The movement of people, animals, or other organisms from one region or place to another. The word can also refer to the process of transferring data, services, or systems from one location or platform to another. Related: movement, relocation, displacement, transference.
- MONARCH /ˈmɒnərk/ (US); /ˈmɒnək/ (UK) · noun
- A monarch is a sovereign ruler of a state, especially one whose position is hereditary. The term can also refer to the monarch butterfly, a large orange-and-black butterfly. Related: sovereign, ruler, king, queen.
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