pattern

Animals - Beetles and Cockroaches

Here you will learn the names of different types of beetles and cockroaches in English, such as "oriental cockroach", "ladybug", and "stag beetle".

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Animals
cockroach
[noun]

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

Ex: We need to keep the kitchen clean to cockroaches from coming in .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a flightless, dark brown to black cockroach species, known for its slow movement and preference for decaying organic matter

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small and adaptable cockroach species commonly found in human dwellings, known for its rapid reproduction

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a larger-sized species of cockroach, known for its size exceeding that of common household cockroaches

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a medium-sized reddish-brown cockroach species native to Australia, known for its preference for warm and humid environments

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a large reddish-brown cockroach species commonly found in warm and humid regions

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
beetle
[noun]

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

Ex: We saw a beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
weevil
[noun]

a small beetle with a long snout that feeds on seeds and grains, destroying crops

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ladybug
[noun]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Ex: The little girl giggled as the ladybug crawled on her finger .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small, colorful insect belonging to the family Coccinellidae, known for its round shape and vibrant coloration

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle that infests old wooden structures, the adults of which make a ticking sound as a mating call

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a large beetle, the male of which has jaws that resemble the antlers of a stag

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle, the larvae of which bore and damage wood

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a pest that feeds on potato plants, causing damage to the foliage and reducing crop yields

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a highly destructive pest that feeds on potato plants, characterized by its distinctive yellow and black striped appearance

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small aquatic insect with divided eyes that enables it to see both above and below the water surface

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an aquatic insect with adaptations for living in water, such as a streamlined body and specialized appendages for swimming

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a fast and predatory insect known for its vibrant colors, distinct markings, and exceptional speed in capturing prey

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a destructive beetle that damages spruce trees by boring through the bark, causing tree decline and death

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an insect known for its ability to produce a snapping sound and launch itself into the air by flexing its body

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of beetle characterized by its elongated snout or rostrum, known for its ability to cause damage to crops and stored grains

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a predatory beetle with an elongated body, powerful jaws, and keen senses

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle that primarily feeds on seeds and grains, often causing damage to crops

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle characterized by its oval-shaped body and often possessing a shiny and colorful exoskeleton

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a longhorn beetle, is a wood-boring insect with long antennae and a distinctive elongated body

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small predatory insect with an elongated body, short wings, and a tendency to emit defensive secretions when disturbed

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a colorful insect belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, known for its compact body, strong legs and metallic colors

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a large insect with horn-like protrusions on the head of males, known for its robust size and distinctive appearance

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small, shiny black or dark brown insect native to Asia, known for its feeding habits that can damage plants

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle known for its elongated body, bright colors, and the oil-like secretions it releases as a defense mechanism

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle belonging to the family Melolonthidae, known for its robust build, nocturnal habits, and herbivorous feeding behavior on plants

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of beetle characterized by its long antennae, which are often equal to or longer than its body

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle native to Mexico and the United States that feeds on bean plants, causing damage to leaves and flowers

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle that feeds on the inner bark of trees, often playing a vital role in decomposing dead or weakened trees

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an insect that resembles a bee in appearance, with its yellow and black coloration

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle characterized by its ability to secrete cantharidin, a toxic substance that can cause blisters and skin irritation

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a dark-colored insect belonging to the beetle family Carabidae

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small, dark-colored beetle known for infesting and damaging various materials, such as carpets and clothing

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an insect known for its ability to release a volatile chemical spray from its abdomen as a defense mechanism

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small insect that can cause damage to carpets, upholstery, and stored food products

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a predatory insect with an elongated body, strong mandibles, and well-developed legs

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small insect that can infest and damage carpets, clothing, and other materials

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a predatory insect that feeds on other insects, particularly wood-boring beetles and their larvae, contributing to natural pest control

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of insect characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and perform a sudden, acrobatic jump when flipped onto its back

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a soil-dwelling beetle with a dark appearance and prominent mandibles

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle species belonging to the family Tenebrionidae characterized by its dark coloration

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal feces for nourishment and reproduction

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dorbeetle
[noun]

a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal dung for food and reproduction

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle species characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and flip itself upright when overturned

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small beetle known for its ability to jump and its habit of feeding on plant foliage

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small insect known for its bright bioluminescent glow, which it uses to attract mates and prey

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small insect, often reddish-brown or dark brown in color, that infests stored grain products

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a predatory insect found on the ground, known for its elongated body and dark coloration

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a highly invasive insect with a metallic green and bronze body, known for its destructive feeding habits on a variety of plants

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a beetle characterized by its antennae with leaf-like structures

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of beetle with long antennae and a diverse range of patterns and colors

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an invasive species from East Asia that poses a significant threat to hardwood trees by tunneling into the wood

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
scarab
[noun]

a large black dung beetle considered to be holy by ancient Egyptians

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
may bug
[noun]

any large European beetle that flies at dusk, the adult of which damages vegetation and the larvae infest the roots

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
chigger
[noun]

the larvae of an insect related to mites which is red or orange and feeds on the skin cells of warm-blooded animal

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a nocturnal beetle of the order Coleoptera with a tail that shines in the dark

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
earwig
[noun]

a small brown insect with a pair of pincer-like appendages, the female of which looks after the young until they are grown

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ant lion
[noun]

a small winged insect that preys on other insects, especially ants, by digging holes in the sand

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Animals
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app