Insects and Maggots

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Definitions of Insects not found.

Maggots and insects are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maggots" instead a noun "Insects".

Definitions of Insects not found.

Insects and maggots are semantically related. You can use "Insects" instead a noun "Maggots".

The key difference between it and a Bug Boy is that instead of insects its entire body is covered, or even encrusted with, maggots, leeches and/or worms.

Source: Tabletop Game / Dead Reign
The entity is also closely assiciated with worms and maggots, not to mention other disgusting insects like ticks.

Source: Literature / The Plucker
Big Creepy-Crawlies : though less the traditional insects, and more often monsters based on maggots, snails, molluscs, crabs, shrimps etc.

Source: Comic Book / Storm (Don Lawrence)

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