dead insect
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdeadandinsect
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withinsect.
dead
adjective
uk/ded/us/ded/
not ...
See more atdead
insect
noun[C]
uk/ˈɪn.sekt/us/ˈɪn.sekt/
a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very ...
See more atinsect
(Definition ofdeadandinsectfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofdead insect
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
After the inside of an insect is consumed, tiny infective stage nematodes leave thedeadinsectshell and begin searching for more pests.
From
Wikipedia
As many as 350,000 nematodes may emerge from a singledeadinsectafter only 10-15 days.
From
Wikipedia
It displays both live anddeadinsectcollections, from butterflies to bees and ants.
From
Wikipedia
When they discover adeadinsect, workers surround it and extract its bodily fluids to be carried back to the nest.
From
Wikipedia
These insects feed on the starch from paper and wallpaper, as well as feed ondeadinsectparts.
From
Wikipedia
He has demonstrtated that particles of titanium dioxide could act as catalysts in the sunlight helping to destroy any organic matter such as dead insects.
From theCambridge English Corpus
However, this method needs a lot of time and cannot be applied to dead insects or to individual specimens.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In the weeks following the storm, windrows of the dead insects collected along shorelines and in wind eddies near buildings.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Most recorded ant species are generalists that tend hemipterans, feed on plant exudates, on all kinds of debris, on dead insects and are able to capture prey.
From theCambridge English Corpus
After a few minutes the contents should be spread out on a white cloth or paper, and the dead insects can be picked up with a moist brush.
From theCambridge English Corpus
These ants scavenge around carcases for dead insects such as flies.
From
Wikipedia
During the larval stage, the mealworm feeds on vegetation and dead insects and periodically molts.
From
Wikipedia
While they generally feed on plant material, they have been observed feeding on dead insects and feces.
From
Wikipedia
When foraging, they usually collect and consume dead insects.
From
Wikipedia
The larvae feed on a variety of dead materials, including dead insects and animal hair.
From
Wikipedia
Workers will also collect dead insects and attack small, soft bodied insects.
From
Wikipedia
Dead insects in homes usually attract these beetles because they are a prime food source for hide and larder beetles.
From
Wikipedia
This diet has to be supplemented by dead insects for development to be successful.
From
Wikipedia
A recent experiment has shown that adding dead insects to these cups increases the seedset of teasels (but not their height), implying partial carnivory.
From
Wikipedia
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofdead
Go to the definition ofinsect
See other collocations withinsect