Meanings (ES + gloss)
insecto
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
Nonetheless, some insect prey take advantage of clutter by hiding in it. Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close (less th…
Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.
bicho
Any small arthropod similar to an insect, including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc.
The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.
Phrases
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