Insectoid

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Insectoid denotes any creature or object that shares a similar body or traits with common earth insects. Insectoids are commonly found in science fiction; in this context, the term is usually a literal combination of "insect" and "-oid"--i.e. insect-like features or traits.

Insectoids are featured in television shows such as Star-Trek and Doctor Who. They also make an appearance in the game Warhammer 40,000