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examples of insects
Insects: invertebrates with bodies divided into three parts; they usually have three pairs of legs, two pairs of wings and antennae.
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water bug
Large carnivorous insect with a lean flat body; it is widely dispersed and lives in aquatic environments.
cockchafer
Common garden insect with fringed antennae; it eats leaves and tree roots. Infestations of this pest can cause serious damage.
yellowjacket
Social insect; the female has a venomous sting that is painful.
horsefly
Large fly found in warm countries; the female stings animals and occasionally humans to feed off their blood.
bumblebee
Plump hairy insect related to the bee; it lives in colonies and produces honey.
hornet
Large wasp with a painful and dangerous sting; it feeds mainly on insects and fruit.