
Swarm
Common Insects
Swarm is often used to describe groups of bees, wasps, or ants, especially when they are moving collectively.

A swarm of wasps hovered over the abandoned picnic table.
Natural Behavior
Swarm implies a natural instinct, occurring when animals gather for migration, protection, or feeding.

During spring, a swarm of butterflies can be seen in the meadows.
Neutral Connotation
Swarm is neutral and doesn’t always mean something negative; context indicates whether it's harmful.

Bird watchers were excited to observe the swarm of sparrows.
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AssemblyCrowdFlockGatherGroupHerdHordeMassMobThrong
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