Biting insect that targets prey by sensing their body heat Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOSQUITO Biting insect that targets prey by sensing their body heat (8)
3% GNAT Small biting insect (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 13, 2026
3% TANG Revolting insect bite (4) The Telegraph Cryptic May 29, 2026
3% GNATS Biting insects (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 18, 2026
2% ZEBRA Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects (5) New York Times Midi Jul 29, 2026
2% EAT Grab a bite (3) New York Times Midi Jul 27, 2026
2% TASTE Try a bite of (5) Commuter Jul 27, 2026
2% ACERB Biting (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 25, 2026
2% GAS Heating option (3) Wall Street Journal Jul 23, 2026
2% TORSO Body (5) Puzzler Backwords Jul 20, 2026
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