An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

plural of insect

plural of insectation

(obsolete) pursuit; harassment; persecution

A cutting in; incision.

(obsolete) Resembling or relating to an insect.

plural of insection

Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.

Any insect that shares shelter, defence and food, and reproduces cooperatively

Any of the small parasitic insects of the superfamily Coccoidea, that live on plants and sap nutrients from them.