Easy insects & bugs word search
13 × 13 grid · 12 words · across and down
Insects & Bugs Word Search
NameDate
- ANT
- APHID
- BEETLE
- CRICKET
- FIREFLY
- FLEA
- HORNET
- LADYBUG
- MOSQUITO
- MOTH
- TERMITE
- WASP
Insects & Bugs Word Search — Answer key
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Insects & Bugs word search (free printable)
A bug and insect word search with 17 creepy-crawly words, from ANT and APHID to GRASSHOPPER and CATERPILLAR. Use it during a life-cycle unit, a garden bug hunt or with a magnifying glass in the backyard.
- Ages 6 and up
- 17 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard insects & bugs word search
15 × 15 grid · 17 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
Insects & Bugs Word Search
NameDate
- ANT
- APHID
- BEETLE
- BUMBLEBEE
- BUTTERFLY
- CATERPILLAR
- CRICKET
- DRAGONFLY
- FIREFLY
- FLEA
- GRASSHOPPER
- HORNET
- LADYBUG
- MOSQUITO
- MOTH
- TERMITE
- WASP
Insects & Bugs Word Search — Answer key
About this insects & bugs word search
This free insects & bugs word search hides 17 words in two printable grids: a easy 13 × 13 version (across and down) and a hard 15 × 15 version (all 8 directions, including backwards). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Word list
BUTTERFLY, LADYBUG, BEETLE, GRASSHOPPER, DRAGONFLY, CATERPILLAR, MOSQUITO, CRICKET, ANT, BUMBLEBEE, FIREFLY, MOTH, WASP, TERMITE, HORNET, FLEA, APHID
Ways to use it
- Go on a bug hunt and tick off the insects you actually spot.
- Discuss which found words are not technically insects (a good science chat).
- Draw the butterfly life cycle using CATERPILLAR and BUTTERFLY.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 17 (longest: GRASSHOPPER, 11 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 13 × 13 grid, 12 words, across and down |
| Hard version | 15 × 15 grid, 17 words, all 8 directions, including backwards |
| Recommended for | Ages 6 and up |
| Answer key | Yes — on page 2 when printed |
| Formats | Print, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online |
How to print or save as PDF
- Click Print / PDF under the version you want.
- Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
- Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.
FAQ
Is this insects & bugs word search free to print?
Yes. Both versions and their answer keys are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.
What age is this insects & bugs word search for?
Ages 6 and up. The easy version (13 × 13, across and down) suits newer solvers; the hard version (15 × 15, all 8 directions, including backwards) is more challenging.
Where is the answer key?
Click Answer key under either puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Click Customize to open this exact puzzle in the free word search maker, where you can add or remove words, change the grid size and difficulty, and print your own version.