Insectivore
(noun)
- An animal that feeds mainly or exclusively on insects.
- A mammal that feeds primarily on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from french insectivore, from latin insectum "insect" + -vorus "devouring".
Examples:
- Bats, shrews, and moles are all examples of insectivores.
- The hedgehog is an insectivore that eats mainly insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
- The aardvark is a nocturnal insectivore that feeds mainly on termites.
- The golden mole is a burrowing insectivore that lives in Africa.
- The tenrec is a small insectivore found on the island of Madagascar.