The phrase "forest insects" refers to insects that live in forests. They are bugs found in the trees and plants, including bees, ants, beetles, and butterflies. Full definition
This is because many endangered forest insects benefit from the open forest areas left behind by storms. (sciencedaily.com)
Due to the size of the polygons and the patchy nature of forest insect activity, some polygons may have contained unaffected areas. (forestecosyst.springeropen.com)
A native of rural Elmira Heights, New York, Wood became fascinated with forest insects when he noticed dead elms killed by a scourge of beetle - borne disease in his hometown. (discovermagazine.com)