8 Insects That Start With The Letter ‘W’

Insects That Start With The Letter ‘W’

insects that start with w

In this lesson, we have enlisted some common insect names that start with W. Some are the most common names and some are the scientific ones.

Insects That Start With W

So, below are insects with W:

  • Woodworm
  • Witchetty grub
  • Waxworm
  • Wētā
  • Water beetle
  • Wēkiu bug
  • White flannel moth
  • Wheat fly

‘W’ Insect Names Definitions and Pictures

Woodworm

Woodworm

Woodworm is the general name for the larvae of wood-boring beetles that can damage wooden structures and furniture.

Witchetty grub

Witchetty grub

Witchetty grub is a type of wood-eating larvae that is traditionally used as a food source by Indigenous Australians.

Waxworm

Waxworm

Waxworm is the larvae of wax moths that are used as a food source for pets and as fishing bait.

Wētā

Weta

Wētā is large, flightless insects that are native to New Zealand and are known for their impressive size and unique appearance.

Water beetle

Water beetle

Water beetle is a type of aquatic beetle that is found in freshwater habitats and plays an important role in aquatic ecosystems as a predator and scavenger.

Wēkiu bug

Wekiu bug

Wēkiu bug is a species of shield bug that is found only in the high-altitude regions of Hawaii.

White flannel moth

White flannel moth

The white flannel moth is a species of moth that is covered in fluffy, white hairs and can cause severe allergic reactions if touched.

Wheat fly

Wheat fly

Wheat fly is a type of fly that feeds on wheat and other grains and can cause significant damage to crops.