Creepy-Crawly Crossword

Advanced Insect-themed Crossword Puzzle

1. An insect named after its folded front legs' resemblance to a certain religious pose
1. A word describing how insects create future generations
2. A bug’s mid-life stage
3. If you're looking for honey, you might poke this
4. A tiny architect known for hollowing wooden structures
5. A leaping insect often found in grasslands
6. A garden muncher that transforms into a winged beauty
7. It's often illustrated in children's books due to its appealing look
8. Field-dwelling creature associated with good luck in some cultures
9. Rhymes with henna, part of an insect
10. Well-known for its attraction to bright lights, this insect is a common sight in the night
11. An insect with scales on its wings that reflect light, causing varied and brilliant colors
12. What insect is used as a metaphor for hard work in Aesop's fables?
13. A cocoon for a future butterfly
14. Insects like this one are often drawn to lights at night
15. A type of insect that lives on and harms other creatures.
16. Before a butterfly turns into a pupa, it is a
17. Small insect capable of spreading diseases like Zika
18. An insect that can have up to 100 legs
19. Small, wingless insect that bothers our pets
20. A household pest that's small, reddish and loves bedrooms
21. In a wasp, it's sharp and can cause pain
22. Small creature that's crucial for ecosystems, begins with 'b