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insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /


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The letter also asked customers not to return their plants to Costco, but said they can present the letter about the invasive insect for a full refund.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

In an accompanying statement, the groups argued the rule changes could immediately harm wildlife including Florida manatees, grizzly bears, salmon and steelhead fish, bird species like rufa red knots and golden-cheeked warblers, and insect pollinators.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

They said the insect was discovered by the newly formed Telford & Wrekin Butterfly and Moth Recording Group.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The nests contained no fossilized bees, which the researchers say is not surprising because the cave's warm, humid conditions are poor for preserving delicate insect bodies.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

“Up in the Dakotas they don’t have this insect life,” I told Charlie.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

In other insects, it helps form durable structures such as wing hinges and tendons that must bend repeatedly without wearing out.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

The walls of the sacs contain resilin, an unusually elastic material found in many insects.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

"In the surrounding chalk grassland, they can discover how plants and insects cope with extreme heat, and why shade, varied vegetation and connected habitats can provide vital refuges for wildlife."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

He abhorred the idea of eating live worms or dead insects.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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