Insect Identification

noun a type of insect with a hard shell-like covering over its wings

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• The entomologist studied the anatomy of the beetle to better understand its behavior.
• I saw a cool beetle crawling on the sidewalk today.
• That beetle looks so funky with its shiny green shell!
• She felt like a beetle trapped in a glass jar, unable to escape the suffocating situation.

noun an insect or other small creature, especially one causing damage or annoyance

verb to annoy or pester someone persistently

• The software developer identified a bug in the code and promptly fixed it.
• I found a bug in the game that makes it crash sometimes.
• There's a bug going around that's been making everyone sick.
• The idea of starting a business without a solid plan is like planting a bug in the system.

noun a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players on a large field

• Cricket is a popular sport played with a bat and ball on a large field.
• We're going to play some cricket at the park this weekend.
• I don't understand the rules of cricket, it's all Greek to me.
• In the game of life, sometimes you have to play cricket and wait for the right moment to make your move.

noun a person or thing that exterminates, especially a person whose job is to get rid of pests or vermin

• The exterminator was called to the office building to deal with a termite infestation.
• I heard the exterminator is coming tomorrow to get rid of the ants in the kitchen.
• I can't believe we have to call the bug exterminator again, these pests just won't go away.
• She was like an emotional exterminator, helping me get rid of all my negative thoughts and feelings.

noun a type of insect belonging to the order Diptera and the suborder Nematocera

• The gnat is a small flying insect that can be found near bodies of water.
• I can't stand those annoying gnats buzzing around my head.
• I swatted that gnat out of the air before it could bite me.
• The small mistake was like a gnat in the grand scheme of things.

noun a small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito

• The midge population has significantly increased in the wetlands due to the recent heavy rainfall.
• I can't enjoy my picnic by the lake because of all these annoying midges!
• Ugh, these midges are driving me crazy, I can't even go outside without getting bitten.
• The midges of doubt swarmed around her mind, making it hard to focus on anything else.

noun a long, slender stick or cane used for support while walking

• The elderly gentleman used a walking stick to help him move around.
• I found a cool walking stick in the forest and decided to keep it.
• That walking stick is so rad, dude!
• His confidence was like a sturdy walking stick, supporting him through tough times.

noun a bird with a rufous plumage

adjective a reddish-brown color

• The bird had beautiful rufous plumage.
• I saw a rufous bird in the backyard today.
• Check out that cool rufous bird over there!
• Her hair shone like rufous in the sunlight.

noun a type of butterfly with distinctive red and black wings

• The red admiral is a species of butterfly commonly found in North America.
• I saw a beautiful red admiral fluttering around the garden yesterday.
• Check out that red admiral, it's so pretty!
• Her dress was as vibrant and striking as a red admiral butterfly.

noun a type of insect similar to a dragonfly but typically smaller and more delicate

• The damselfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata.
• I saw a beautiful damselfly near the pond yesterday.
• Check out that cool damselfly hovering over the water!
• Her delicate movements were like that of a damselfly, graceful and elegant.