insect's

Belonging to crawler

Insect's is the possessive form of insect, indicating something belonging to or associated with a single insect: The insect's wings were iridescent, an insect's lifespan.

The apostrophe distinguishes it from the plural insects.

behavior

buzzing

Low vibrating hum

metamorphosis · molting · migration · hibernation · mating · nesting · foraging · camouflage · stridulation · pheromones

anatomy

antennae

Sensory appendages on insects

abdomen · compound eyes · mandibles · legs · proboscis · spiracles · segments · chitin · stinger · ovipositor

lifecycle

egg

Reproductive cell in shell

  • larvaImmature feeding stage
  • pupaInsect's resting stage
  • adultMature person, legally responsible

nymph · instar · metamorphosis · hatching · molting · emergence · chrysalis · cocoon · maggot · caterpillar

habitat

nest

Animal-built shelter for young

  • hiveBee dwelling structure
  • colonyDependent territorial settlement
  • burrowAnimal's dug dwelling

leaf litter · bark · soil · pond · rotting wood · garden · meadow · canopy · underground · compost

Phrases
Family

insect, insects, insecticide, insectarium, insectary

Familiarity
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