Insectivorous
(adjective)
- Feeding mainly or exclusively on insects.
- Relating to or characterized by the consumption of insects as a major source of food.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from latin insectum "insect" + -vorus "eating".
Examples:
- Insectivorous birds such as swifts, swallows and martins are important for controlling flying insect populations.
- The Venus flytrap is an insectivorous plant that catches and digests insects.
- The pitcher plant is an insectivorous plant that digests insects in its modified leaves.
- The sundew is an insectivorous plant that catches and digests insects with its sticky leaves.
- The ants are insectivorous and feed mainly on other insects.