Bible Dictionary
INSECTS
Insects mentioned in Scripture include ants, bees, locusts, flies, gnats, fleas, moths, lice, and various worms. Biblical names do not always correspond precisely to modern species.
Biblical Usage
The Bible mentions insects in descriptions of creation, plagues, food laws, destruction, and ordinary life. Terms such as “worm” may refer to various larvae, while “creeping things” is broader and may include insects, reptiles, and beasts.