What is another word for insectivorous?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnsɛktˈɪvəɹəs] (IPA) 
Insectivorous is a word that describes animals that mainly eat insects. However, there are other words that can be used to describe such creatures. An entomophage is an animal that feeds on insects, while an arthropodivore eats arthropods. Invertebrateivore is another word that refers to an organism that feeds on invertebrates such as insects, spiders and crustaceans. Zoologists also use the term insectivoran to describe animals that have evolved to eat insects as their primary source of food. Some common examples of insectivorous animals include frogs, bats, and birds such as swallows and swifts.
