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.
