Winged insects are a type of insect that have wings and can fly. Alates, which is a 6 letter word, refers to winged insects that are capable of flight, such as ants, termites, and some beetles. Moths, which is a 5 letter word, are a type of winged insect that are closely related to butterflies. They are usually active at night and have a wide variety of colors and patterns on their wings. Cicadas, which is a 7 letter word, are a type of winged insect that are known for their loud buzzing sound. They are typically found in warm climates and feed on tree sap.