wigglers
Mosquito water babies
Wigglers are things that wiggle—small creatures or objects that move with quick, squirming motions.
The word most often refers to mosquito larvae, which writhe in standing water: The birdbath was full of wigglers.
Fishermen use wigglers as bait, typically earthworms or insect larvae.
In casual use, wigglers can be restless children or wiggly body parts like loose teeth.
Twist from discomfort
- writheTwist body in pain
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- undulateMove in waves
- wriggleTwisting, snakelike movement
slither · jiggle · shimmy · coil · flex · twitch · thrash · quiver
Larval flies
- grubsImmature beetle stage
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- pupaInsect's resting stage
chrysalis · metamorphosis · molting · larval · hatchling · life cycle · entomology · aquatic
squirm
Twist from discomfort
wriggle · slither · jiggle · shimmy · coil · flex · twitch · thrash · quiver · crawl
maggots
Larval flies
pupa · chrysalis · metamorphosis · molting · larval · hatchling · life cycle · entomology · aquatic · stagnant water
nightcrawlers
Large worms for bait
- minnowsTiny freshwater fish
- wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
- bait bucketContainer for fishing lures
hook · angler · tackle · lure · cast · line · sinkers · bobber · fishing rod · reel
- larvaelarvae, larva, caterpillar, caterpillars, maggot
- wiggle roomFlexibility to adjust
- wiggle wormWriggly soil dweller
- wiggle dressesNarrow, body-hugging garments
- The WigglesAustralian children's group
- wiggle dressForm-fitted garment limiting movement
- get a wiggle onSlang for hurry up