Insect Behavior Vocabulary

noun the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects

• Entomology is the scientific study of insects.
• I find entomology to be a fascinating field of study.
• Some people think entomology is just bug hunting, but it's much more than that.
• Exploring the world of insects through entomology is like discovering a whole new universe.

noun a series of steps between floors or levels

• The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
• Our flight got pushed back because of the storm.
• I can't believe we missed our flight, what a bummer!
• Her dreams took flight as she pursued her passion for art.

noun The act or process of moving through the air using wings or an aircraft.

verb The action of traveling through the air using wings or an aircraft.

adjective Relating to or capable of flight.

• The flying conditions were optimal for the pilot to navigate through the storm.
• I love watching birds flying in the sky, it's so peaceful.
• That concert was so lit, I felt like I was flying the whole time.
• Her mind was flying with ideas after the brainstorming session.

verb to be full of a large number of insects or other small creatures moving together in a group

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The field was swarming with insects during the summer months.
• The park is always swarming with people on weekends.
• The concert was swarming with fans trying to get close to the stage.
• Her mind was swarming with thoughts and ideas as she tried to come up with a solution.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The worker bee in the hive is always as busy as a bee, diligently collecting nectar and pollen.
• My mom is always buzzing around the house, as busy as a bee, cleaning and organizing.
• During harvest season, farmers are as busy as bees trying to get all the crops in before the weather changes.
• After starting her new job, Sarah was as busy as a bee, juggling work, school, and family responsibilities.

noun a person who keeps bees for their honey

• The apiarist carefully tends to the beehives to ensure the health of the colony.
• My friend is an apiarist and loves working with bees.
• I heard that apiarist is the bee whisperer around here.
• As an apiarist of knowledge, she collects and nurtures ideas like a beekeeper tends to bees.

noun a person who studies ants

• The myrmecologist conducted research on ant behavior in the rainforest.
• My friend is a total ant nerd - he's a myrmecologist!
• I never knew studying ants could be so cool until I met that myrmecologist dude.
• As a myrmecologist of human behavior, she was able to uncover fascinating insights into social interactions.

noun a cavity or space inside something

verb to remove the inside of something, creating a hollow space

• The sculptor used a chisel to carefully hollow out the marble block.
• I hollowed out the pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.
• He hollowed out the competition in the boxing match.
• The loss of her loved one hollowed out her heart.

noun afterswarm

• The scientists studied the behavior of the afterswarm following the earthquake.
• Did you feel that afterswarm after the main tremor?
• The afterswarm shook things up even more!
• The afterswarm of emotions that followed his confession was overwhelming.