insectivorous

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/

Adjective

insectivorous

1. Feeding on insects.
2. (of a plant) Capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap.

Related terms

• Insectivora
• insectivore

Translations

• French: insectivore
• Portuguese: insectívoro (Portugal), insetívoro
• Russian: насекомоя́дный
• Spanish: insectívoro

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