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This worksheet focuses on what ladybugs eat, highlighting their role in pest control. Students will search for words like “aphid,” “mite,” and “mealybug.” The vocabulary offers a glimpse into the varied diet of these tiny predators. It provides a fun way to connect diet to ecological importance.

Students strengthen their science and vocabulary skills by learning specific food-related terms. They practice critical thinking by making connections between predators and their prey. Fine motor skills improve through the act of scanning and circling. Additionally, the activity enhances their reading fluency with scientific language.

Words in This Puzzle – Aphid, Mite, Scale, Mealybug, Insect, Whitefly, Thrip, Pest, Grub, Leafhopper, Caterpillar, Nectar, Pollen, Larvae, Soft-bodied