insectivore

[ɪnˈsɛktɪvɔː(r)]

insectivore Definition

an animal that eats insects as its main diet.

Using insectivore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insectivore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Hedgehogs are insectivores, and they eat a lot of beetles and caterpillars.

  • Example

    Some species of bats are also insectivores, feeding on mosquitoes and other flying insects.

insectivore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insectivore

  • bug-eater
  • entomophage
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Summary: insectivore in Brief

The term 'insectivore' [ɪnˈsɛktɪvɔː(r)] refers to an animal whose primary diet consists of insects. Examples include hedgehogs and certain species of bats.