Bug Crossword

Advanced Insect-themed Crossword Puzzle

1. A beetle prized for its role in controlling pests in a garden
2. Field-dwelling creature associated with good luck in some cultures
3. A community of ants
4. An uninvited insect guest that hurts its host.
5. The type of long sleep that caterpillars might take in the winter
6. Insects like this one are often drawn to lights at night
7. A term for a bug in its immature stage
8. A creature that uses silk to create its home.
9. An insect known for its fascinating spectacle of light at nighttime
10. A household pest that's small, reddish and loves bedrooms
11. A stage in a butterfly's life cycle, not a caterpillar or butterfly
12. Well-known for its attraction to bright lights, this insect is a common sight in the night
12. A bug that gets its name from a position often used in meditation
13. Hexagonal hotel for buzzing residents
14. A big hairy spider often found in America
15. Insect that's a symbol of industriousness
16. A small, brown creature that enjoys damp places
17. A type of insect with powerful hind legs