nocturnal insect
Darkness-loving creepy-crawly
An insect that is active primarily at night rather than during the day.
Moths, crickets, and fireflies are common nocturnal insects.
Many are drawn to artificial light sources: The porch light attracted every nocturnal insect in the neighborhood.
- mothNight-flying lepidopteran
- fireflyBioluminescent nocturnal beetle
- cricketChirping legged insect
- beetleHard-winged insect
- mosquitoBlood-feeding flying pest
bug zapper · wings · flutter · buzzing · lamp · moonlight · darkness · chirping · swarm · porch light · antenna · glow · lantern · porch · screen door · light source · summer · humid
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