insectivorous

• Diz-se de organismo que se alimenta principalmente de insetos. Também se refere a estruturas ou adaptações relacionadas à captura e ao consumo de insetos.

Describes an organism that feeds primarily on insects.

1. Insect-eatingC1formalscientific

   Describes animals or plants that feed primarily on insects.

   Insetívoro

   • 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.