Being a biologist and an entomologist, I just HAD to start this topic! Hopefully, it hasn't already been created!!
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in·sect
ˈinˌsekt
noun
a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.
informal
any small invertebrate animal, especially one with several pairs of legs.
For an awesome list/gallery of insects, go to:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740
What insect is the avy above you?
Post a picture to make your post more interesting and educational!
^The invisible avy above is:
a lichen-colored katydid (well-camouflaged)
JUST IN CASE:
*spiders are not insects
*scorpions are not insects
*centipedes and millipedes are not insects
*crustaceans like crabs and shrimp are not insects
*ticks and mites are not insects