entomophagous

American

[en-tuh-mof-uh-guhs] / ˌɛn təˈmɒf ə gəs /

adjective

feeding on insects: applied especially to species used for biological control, such as some insects, fungi, or nematodes.

entomophagous British

/ ˌɛntəˈmɒfəɡəs /

adjective

feeding mainly on insects; insectivorous

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Usage

See entomophagy.

Etymology

Origin of entomophagous

First recorded in 1830–40; entomo- + -phagous

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