insectivorous

• Bezeichnet einen Organismus, der sich hauptsächlich von Insekten ernährt.

Describes an organism that feeds primarily on insects.

1. Insect-eatingC1formalscientific

   Describes animals or plants that feed primarily on insects.

   Insektenfressend

   • The Venus flytrap is a well-known insectivorous plant.
   • Many bats are insectivorous, consuming thousands of insects each night.
   • Insectivorous birds help control pest populations in gardens.