entomophagous (Meaning)
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entomophagous (a.)
Feeding on insects; insectivorous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of entomophagous
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entomophagous Sentence Examples
- Ladybugs are common entomophagous insects, feeding primarily on aphids and other small insects.
- Lacewings are voracious entomophagous predators, consuming large numbers of aphids and other soft-bodied insects.
- Mantids are ambush predators that are highly specialized for capturing and eating other insects, making them effective entomophagous predators.
- Praying mantises are known for their entomophagous diet, which consists mainly of a variety of insects, including flies, moths, beetles, and other mantises.
- Spiders are entomophagous, typically feeding on insects, such as flies, mosquitoes, and moths, caught in their webs.
- Dragonflies are entomophagous predators, feeding primarily on a wide range of flying insects, such as mosquitoes, flies, and midges.
- Ants are entomophagous, consuming a wide variety of insects, as well as other small invertebrates, seeds, and other organic matter.
- Wasps are entomophagous, with most species feeding on a variety of insects, including flies, caterpillars, aphids, and other small insects.
- Birds, such as swallows and flycatchers, are entomophagous, consuming a wide range of flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes, and moths.
- Bats are entomophagous, feeding primarily on flying insects, such as mosquitoes, moths, and beetles.
FAQs About the word entomophagous
Feeding on insects; insectivorous.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ladybugs are common entomophagous insects, feeding primarily on aphids and other small insects.
Lacewings are voracious entomophagous predators, consuming large numbers of aphids and other soft-bodied insects.
Mantids are ambush predators that are highly specialized for capturing and eating other insects, making them effective entomophagous predators.
Praying mantises are known for their entomophagous diet, which consists mainly of a variety of insects, including flies, moths, beetles, and other mantises.
