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  • noun pathology An abnormal fear of insects.

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Examples

  • Her insectophobia continues to this day and can be triggered by the tiniest gnat buzzing across a room or even a dark spot on the ceiling that looks like it *might* be a bug.

    The Bright Elusive Butterflies Of Love 2008

  • Even now, hundreds of years after the Amalgamation, there were still humans whose insectophobia required attention and treatment.

    Flinx In Flux Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1988

  • Even now, hundreds of years after the Amalgamation, there were still humans whose insectophobia required attention and treatment.

    Flinx In Flux Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1988

  • I have major insectophobia; I overreacted, but that nightmare permanently scarred me.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • I have major insectophobia; I overreacted, but that nightmare permanently scarred me.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • I have major insectophobia; I overreacted, but that nightmare permanently scarred me.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • I have major insectophobia; I overreacted, but that nightmare permanently scarred me.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • His friend also brought his brother who suffers from insectophobia or entomophobia, depending on who you talk to.

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2009

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