Some insects have names that begin with M, such as mosquito, moth, mantis, and mayfly. Bugs and insects that start with m are useful for learners because they give simple word groups to study and remember.
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By learning these names, students grow their English vocabulary and understand more insect words that begin with the same letter.
List of Insects That Start With M with Pictures
- Moth
- Mosquito
- Mayfly
- Mealworm
- Mud Dauber
- Monarch Butterfly
- Metallic Wood Borer
- Meadow Brown Butterfly
- Mantisfly
- Mason Bee
- Mole Beetle
- Morpho Butterfly
- March Fly
- Mealybug
- Mango Seed Weevil
- Mountain Katydid
- Mexican Bean Beetle
- Mountain Pine Beetle
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
- Malaysian Leaf Insect
- Mud Wasp
- Migratory Locust
- Malaria Mosquito
- Miner Bee
- Milkweed Bug
- Metallic Green Bee
- Melipona Bee
- Mountain Bumblebee
- Minute Pirate Bug
- Mange Mite
- Mandarinfish Louse
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Common Insects That Start With M
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mayfly
- Mantid
- Mole Cricket
- Mealworm Beetle
- Maggot Fly
- Mango Leafhopper
- Marmorated Stink Bug
- Meadow Grasshopper
Flying Insects That Start With M
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mayfly
- Midges
- Maple Spanworm
- Marsh Fly
- Meadow Grasshopper
- Mexican Fruit Fly
- Metallic Wood Borer
- Milkweed Butterfly
Bugs and Insects That Start With M
- Mosquito
- Maggot Fly
- Marmorated Stink Bug
- Mole Cricket
- Mealybug
- Mud Dauber Wasp
- Mango Leafhopper
- Marsh Fly
- Mirid Bug
- Mountain Pine Beetle
Insects and Arthropods That Start With M
- Millipede
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mayfly
- Mantid
- Mole Cricket
- Maggot Fly
- Marsh Fly
- Mealybug
- Mud Dauber Wasp
Rare and Unique Insects Beginning With M
- Malaysian Leaf Insect: Insect with body that looks like a green leaf for camouflage.
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach: Large cockroach that makes a hissing sound when disturbed.
- Metallic Wood Borer: Beetle with shiny metallic body often found on tree bark.
- Mountain Katydid: Grasshopper-like insect that displays bright colors when threatened.
- Mantisfly: Insect with body of a fly but front legs shaped like a mantis.
- Masked Hunter Bug: Dark-colored assassin bug that hunts other insects at night.
- Mole Beetle: Burrowing beetle with spade-like front legs for digging in soil.
- Migratory Locust: Swarming locust species known for moving in large destructive groups.
- Morpho Butterfly: Bright blue butterfly from tropical forests with large wings.
- Mud Wasp: Solitary wasp that builds small mud nests on walls or trees.
Colorful Insects That Begin With M
- Morpho Butterfly
- Monarch Butterfly
- Milkweed Butterfly
- Meadow Grasshopper
- Metallic Wood Borer
- Maple Spanworm
- Malaysian Leaf Insect
- Mountain Katydid
- Marsh Fritillary
- Meadow Brown Butterfly
Garden and Farm Insects Starting With M
- Mosquito
- Mole Cricket
- Mealybug
- Mango Leafhopper
- Mexican Bean Beetle
- Mealworm Beetle
- Meadow Grasshopper
- Marmorated Stink Bug
- Marsh Fly
- Maggot Fly
Dangerous or Harmful Insects That Start With M
- Mosquito: Small flying insect that feeds on blood and spreads diseases.
- Mandarinfish Louse: Parasitic insect that harms fish by attaching to skin.
- Mango Seed Weevil: Pest that damages mango seeds and reduces fruit quality.
- Mealybug: Tiny white insect that sucks plant sap and weakens crops.
- March Fly: Large fly whose painful bite causes irritation to skin.
- Mountain Pine Beetle: Beetle that destroys pine trees by boring into bark.
- Mexican Bean Beetle: Pest that eats bean leaves, reducing crop growth.
- Malaria Mosquito (Anopheles): Mosquito species known for spreading malaria parasites.
- Moth Caterpillar: Some species feed heavily on crops and stored grains.
- Mange Mite: Microscopic insect causing skin disease in animals and humans.
Pollinator and Beneficial Insects Beginning With M
- Mason Bee: Small bee that pollinates plants and builds nests in holes.
- Miner Bee: Solitary bee that digs soil tunnels and helps in pollination.
- Milkweed Bug: Insect that aids in controlling milkweed plants naturally.
- Metallic Green Bee: Bright green bee that pollinates flowers efficiently.
- Melipona Bee: Stingless tropical bee important for crop pollination.
- Mountain Bumblebee: Large bee that pollinates alpine and mountain flowers.
- Mud Dauber Wasp: Builds mud nests and controls spider populations.
- Minute Pirate Bug: Tiny insect that preys on harmful crop pests.
- Meadow Brown Butterfly: Pollinates meadow flowers while feeding on nectar.
- Monarch Butterfly: Famous orange butterfly that pollinates flowers during migration.
Endangered Insects That Start With M
- Marsh Fritillary
- Monarch Butterfly
- Morpho Butterfly
- Malaysian Leaf Insect
- Mountain Katydid
- Meadow Brown Butterfly
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
- Migratory Locust
- Metallic Wood Borer
- Maple Spanworm
Regional Insects Beginning With M (North America, Asia, Africa)
- Mosquito (Worldwide)
- Monarch Butterfly (North America)
- Mealybug (Asia, Africa)
- Mole Cricket (North America, Europe)
- Mango Leafhopper (Asia)
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Africa)
- Marsh Fritillary (Europe)
- Mexican Fruit Fly (North America)
- Mountain Pine Beetle (North America)
- Malaysian Leaf Insect (Asia)
Lifecycle and Habitat of Insects That Start With M
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mayfly
- Monarch Butterfly
- Mealybug
- Mole Cricket
- Maggot Fly
- Meadow Grasshopper
- Marsh Fly
- Mealworm Beetle
Most Commonly Confused Insects Starting With M
- Mosquito vs Midge
- Moth vs Butterfly
- Monarch Butterfly vs Milkweed Butterfly
- Mealybug vs Marmorated Stink Bug
- Mole Cricket vs Mole Beetle
- Maggot Fly vs Housefly
- Mexican Bean Beetle vs Ladybird Beetle
- Mountain Katydid vs Grasshopper
- Mud Dauber Wasp vs Paper Wasp
- Meadow Brown Butterfly vs Meadow Grasshopper
FAQs on Insects That Start With M
Q1. What are some common insects that start with M?
Common insects include moth, mosquito, mayfly, mason bee, and monarch butterfly.
Q2. Which insects starting with M are harmful to humans?
Mosquito, malaria mosquito, mealybug, and mange mite are harmful because they spread diseases or damage crops.
Q3. Are there any colorful insects beginning with M?
Yes, morpho butterfly, monarch butterfly, meadow brown butterfly, and metallic green bee are known for their bright colors.
Q4. Which insects that start with M are useful for nature?
Mason bee, melipona bee, and mountain bumblebee help in pollination, which supports plants and crops.
Q5. What rare insects start with the letter M?
Rare insects include Madagascar hissing cockroach, Malaysian leaf insect, and mountain katydid.
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