crawlies

"cooties," "crawlies" -- any name you like to give those hosts of insect enemies that infest every trench.

Private Peat Harold Reginald Peat 1926

Antonia's creations had thoroughly intrigued me when I met she and her family at the Palm Sunday Crafts Fair the previous March; I eagerly looked forward to seeing the bubbly cauldron where she cast her magic spells and brought her bewitched creepy-crawlies to life.

Antonia Cruz Rafael: the ceramics of Ocumicho, Michoacan 2009

See also: Griffon, many-eyed scorpion, and other creepy crawlies.

Cartoony Chimera (link roundup) 2009

Becoming active on any of the social networks is like leaving your door cracked open in the summertime: it's tempting to enjoy the fresh air and a pleasant breeze, but you also could be letting the creepy crawlies through the door.

Stacey J. Miller: Why Authors Hate Social Networking and How to Promote Books Online, Anyway Stacey J. Miller 2011

Despite a notable lack of blood, guts or creepy-crawlies, “Pontypool” manages to deliver heavily in the creepy department.

Overlooked Movie Monday: Pontypool » Scene-Stealers 2010

As many as 52,000 2009-2010 Mazda 6s are considered spider friendly, potentially inspiring the creepy crawlies to spin webs inside the vent line of the charcoal evaporative canister, blocking airflow into the canister.

Strange but true: Mazda6 cars recalled because of spiders and webs 2011

In addition to these creepy crawlies, Mandy had picked out some plastic plates, plastic cups, plastic tablecloths—all of it and I mean all of it in pink.

My Fair Wedding David Tutera 2011

Will you be adding these creepy crawlies to your collection?

Keck's Exclusives: First Look at Walking Dead Action Figure 2011

Large resealable plastic bag to protect your time capsule from rain, dirt, and creepy crawlies

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: Time Thief Keene Carolyn 2011

My brother-in-law is a grocery store manager and I have heard some horror stories about the monster spiders and other crawlies they have found in the produce over the years.

Done « Mudpuddle 2010