Collective Noun for Insects

What Is a Group of Insects Called?

A group of insects is called a swarm.

Collective Noun	Usage
swarm	a swarm of insects

swarm of insects

Other Words for a Group of Insects

While swarm is the most common collective noun for insects, a group of flying insects is also called a cloud.

What Type of Word is "Swarm"?

The word "swarm" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Swarm Is" or "Swarm Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "swarm" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The swarm is moving nearer.
• The swarm are moving in different directions.

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