Butterflies and Moths Word Search
This Butterflies and Moths word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CATERPILLAR, CHRYSALIS, COCOON, METAMORPHOSIS, PROBOSCIS, ANTENNAE, SCALES, POLLINATION, NECTAR, WINGSPAN, MIGRATION, MONARCH.
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Butterflies and Moths word list, defined
- CATERPILLAR /ˈkætərˌpɪlər/ · noun
- The larval stage of a butterfly or moth: an elongated, segmented creature with a soft body and several pairs of legs that feeds voraciously on plants before metamorphosing. The word can also refer informally to a tracked vehicle with caterpillar-like treads. Related: larva, grub, maggot.
- CHRYSALIS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/ · noun
- The hardened outer case that protects a butterfly or moth during the pupal stage of its transformation from larva to adult. More broadly, it is used figuratively for anything in which a person or thing undergoes a transformative change. Related: pupa, cocoon, shell.
- COCOON /kəˈkuːn/ · noun
- A silky protective case spun by the larvae of many insects, especially moths, in which they pass the pupal stage; figuratively, a snug, sheltering environment that wraps someone in comfort or seclusion. Related: chrysalis, pupa, case, covering.
- METAMORPHOSIS /mɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/ · noun
- A biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a series of changes in form that transform it into a different form, often involving a complete transformation of the body structure. This term is also used metaphorically to describe a profound change in form or character. Related: transformation, change, evolution, mutation.
- PROBOSCIS /prəˈbɒsɪs/ · noun
- A long, flexible nose, especially of an animal, such as an elephant or a snout. A projecting part, such as a nose or a beak. Related: nose, snout, beak, snout.
- ANTENNAE /ænˈtɛniː/ · noun (plural)
- The paired, jointed sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and other arthropods, used for feeling, smelling, and sensing the environment. 'Antennae' is the standard plural form of the noun 'antenna'. Related: feelers, antennas, sensory organs.
- SCALES /skɛɪlz/ · noun, verb
- A series of musical notes or a device for measuring weight or thickness. To change or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, to a different pitch or key. Related: series, sequence, range, octave.
- POLLINATION /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun
- The transfer of pollen from the male structures of a plant (anthers) to the female structure (stigma) of the same species, enabling fertilization to take place. This process is essential for the reproduction of many plant species. Related: fertilization, pollen transfer, plant reproduction, flowering.
- NECTAR /ˈnɛktər/ · noun
- A sweet, viscous fluid produced by plants, especially flowers, as a source of nutrition for insects. Related: honeydew, syrup, nectarine, honey.
- WINGSPAN /wɪŋspæn/ · noun
- The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing of a bird or aircraft. The extent of a bird's wingspan is an important factor in determining its size and flying ability. Related: wingbreadth, wing extent, wing width, wing distance.
- MIGRATION /mɪˈɡreɪʃən/ · noun, verb
- The movement of people from one region to another, often in search of better living conditions or economic opportunities. The process of changing from one environment or location to another. Related: movement, shift, transplant, exodus.
- MONARCH /ˈmɒnɑːrʃ/ · noun
- A sovereign ruler of a kingdom or empire, especially one who rules for life. A butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, typically with distinctive markings and a long, narrow body. Related: king, queen, ruler, sovereign.
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