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Grasshoppers and Dragonflies

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1.
migratory locust
Noun

a grasshopper species capable of undergoing mass migrations and causing significant agricultural damage due to its swarming behavior

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2.
water locust
Noun

a small insect that can walk on the surface of water due to its long, slender legs and hydrophobic body adaptations

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3.
swamp locust
Noun

a type of grasshopper adapted to live in wetland environments, characterized by its ability to thrive in swampy areas

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grasshopper
4.
grass
ho
pper
Noun

a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

The grasshopper leaped from blade to blade, its hind legs propelling it effortlessly through the tall grass.

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treehopper
5.
tree
ho
pper
Noun

a small insect characterized by its distinct structures on the thorax resembling thorns or spines

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short-horned grasshopper
Noun

a grasshopper species characterized by its short antennae and throat spurs

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sand hopper
Noun

a small insect known for its jumping ability and is adapted to sandy environments

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8.
plant hopper
Noun

a small insect that jumps and feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to crops

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migratory grasshopper
Noun

a large insect that is known for its ability to form swarms and migrate over long distances

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long-horned grasshopper
Noun

an insect characterized by its elongated and slender antennae which resemble horns

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leaf
ho
pper
Noun

a small insect that feeds on plant sap by piercing and sucking fluids from leaves and stems

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dragonfly
12.
dra
gon
fly
Noun

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

The dragonfly hovered gracefully above the surface of the pond, its iridescent wings shimmering in the sunlight.

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mantis
13.
man
tis
Noun

a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state

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praying mantis
14.
praying mantis
Noun

a large insect with long forelimbs

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dam
sel
fly
Noun

a slender winged insect similar to but smaller than a dragonfly, which folds its wings above its body while at rest

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16.
hawk dragonfly
Noun

a common name for the Aeshnidae family of dragonflies

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slender skimmer
Noun

a type of dragonfly with a long, thin body and narrow wings

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mayfly
18.
may
fly
Noun

an aquatic insect with transparent wings and a long tail, the nymph of which is herbivorous

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stone
fly
Noun

a freshwater insect with a flattened body, two pairs of wings, and long antennae, commonly found near streams and rivers

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20.
crane fly
Noun

a slender flying insect of the dipteran fly family that has long legs and wings

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water strider
21.
water strider
Noun

any slender predatory bug with long legs that can move quickly across the surface of water

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water scorpion
Noun

an aquatic insect with a long, slender body, an elongated abdomen acting as a breathing tube

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wandering glider
Noun

a species of dragonfly known for its long migration patterns

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Scarlet Skimmer
Noun

a species of dragonfly with a bright red-orange body and transparent wings

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cicada
25.
ci
ca
da
Noun

a large insect of homopterous family that has transparent wings and a wide head, the male of which produces a loud clicking noise

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cricket
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cri
cket
Noun

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk.

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