Names of Insects in English (list with pictures)

If you want to learn the names of insects in English you’re in the right place. Keep on reading for all the insect names, along with pictures to learn them quickly and easily.

Names of Insects in English List

Check out this list with the insect names in English.

ant
aphid
bee
beetle
butterfly
centipede
cricket
cockroach
dragonfly
fly
gnat
grasshopper
ladybug
louse
mosquito
moth
spider
stink bug
termite
wasp
worm

Kinds of Insects with Pictures

Take a look at these pictures of the most common kinds of insects.

ant

aphid

bee

beetle

butterfly

centipede

cockroach

cricket

dragonfly

fly

gnat

grasshopper

ladybug

louse

mosquito

moth

spider

stink bug

termite

wasp

worm

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Names of Insects Guessing Game

Now that you’ve mastered the insects in English, try out this quiz to see how many you can get correct.

Names of Insects FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about insects. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is the name of the insect known for its loud chirping sound at night?

Cricket.

Which insect is known for its ability to carry diseases like malaria and dengue fever?

Mosquito.

What is the name of the flying insect that often bothers picnics and outdoor gatherings?

Wasp.

Which insect undergoes complete metamorphosis, consisting of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages?

Butterfly.

What is the name of the insect that produces honey?

Honeybee.

Which insect is known for its ability to produce light through bioluminescence?

Firefly (or Lightning bug).

What is the name of the long, slender insect that feeds on plant sap?

Aphid.

Which insect is considered a pest for damaging crops by devouring leaves?

Grasshopper.

What is the name of the insect that constructs complex nests made of paper?

Wasp (Paper wasp).

Which insect is known for its ability to produce a powerful stinging sensation when touched?

Ant (or Fire ant).

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