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Insectoid denotes any creature or object that shares a similar body or traits with common earth insects and arachnids. The term is a combination of "insect" and "-oid" (a suffix denoting similarity). Compare "humanoid".

In real life insectoid robots have been designed for military uses. Research continues to miniaturize these robots to be used as flying spies or scouts.[1] Insectoid features may also increase the effectiveness of robots in traversing various terrains.[2]

Insectoid aliens are commonly found in science fiction, being featured in classic sci-fi novels like Starship Troopers, as well as television shows such as Star Trek and Doctor Who. They also make an appearance in modern games like Starcraft and Warhammer 40,000 as well as the Star Wars universe. Examples of insectoid aliens in sci-fi anime are the "Uchuu Kaijuu" ("Space Monsters") from Gunbuster and the "Vajra" from Macross Frontier.

Green Lantern comics usually refer to races that resemble insects as Insectoids.

[edit] See also

• List of insectoid and arachnid aliens in fiction

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