Winged insects are a type of insect that have wings and can FLY. The most common examples of winged insects are flies, horseflies, bees, wasps, and moths. The crossword solutions for the term 'winged insect' are 'FLY' (3 letters), 'HORSEFLY' (8 letters), 'bee' (3 letters), 'WASP' (4 letters), and 'MOTH' (4 letters). Flies are small, two-winged insects that are often found near garbage or other sources of food. Horseflies are larger than flies and have a painful bite. Bees are fuzzy, yellow and black insects that produce honey and pollinate flowers. Wasps are similar to bees but are more slender and have a more aggressive sting. Moths are nocturnal insects that are attracted to light and come in a variety of colors.