Definitions
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- noun A creature that is not a
insect .
Etymologies
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non- + insect
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Examples
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At present, however, the effects on noninsect pests are poorly understood.
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Some noninsect arthropods that can be pests in the garden include sowbugs and mites; spiders, centipedes, and others are beneficial.
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