Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of insectivore
Among the species declines that have led to billions fewer birds in North America over the last half-century, grassland birds and aerial insectivores have been hit especially hard, having lost many bugs that once fed them.
—
Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
These gregarious insectivores existed only in a hectare of mossy wetlands near the waterfalls of the Kihansi River, soaking up the high humidity from the constant mist.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
These flying insectivores winter in South America and travel 7,000 miles to nest, including in Michigan.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bats are insectivores that eat mosquitoes and other agricultural pests, or act as pollinators and seed spreaders.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
This year, Handa said there was a potential delay in insect production due to sustaining cooler temperatures, which could have an impact on the breeding schedule of insectivores, the birds that eat bugs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
The specific patterns, and the earliest mammals' relatively small size, are reminiscent of modern small insectivores—which use quick bites and a dental tool kit of puncturing and crushing teeth to bust through arthropod carapaces.
—Riley Black, Scientific American, 28 June 2023
The teeth and size of the new reptile line up with the idea that Opisthiamimus was an insectivore says Harvard University paleontologist Tiago Simões, who was not involved in the new study.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022
Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
These gregarious insectivores existed only in a hectare of mossy wetlands near the waterfalls of the Kihansi River, soaking up the high humidity from the constant mist.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
These flying insectivores winter in South America and travel 7,000 miles to nest, including in Michigan.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bats are insectivores that eat mosquitoes and other agricultural pests, or act as pollinators and seed spreaders.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
This year, Handa said there was a potential delay in insect production due to sustaining cooler temperatures, which could have an impact on the breeding schedule of insectivores, the birds that eat bugs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
The specific patterns, and the earliest mammals' relatively small size, are reminiscent of modern small insectivores—which use quick bites and a dental tool kit of puncturing and crushing teeth to bust through arthropod carapaces.
—Riley Black, Scientific American, 28 June 2023
The teeth and size of the new reptile line up with the idea that Opisthiamimus was an insectivore says Harvard University paleontologist Tiago Simões, who was not involved in the new study.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insectivore
Noun
-
Even in the face of hunting, human encroachment, and competition with larger carnivores, the medium dog-sized mammals appear to be thriving.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
-
Jaguars kill adult sea turtles in Central and South America, whereas smaller carnivores such as foxes, skunks, coyotes, jackals, and dingoes prey on nests in various parts of the world.ByRichard Pallardy, science.org, 28 June 2024
Noun
-
Other animal sightings that are possible all year long include manta rays, dolphins, turtles, and various marine birds.Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
-
That could block the sales of cowboy and other hats made of beaver, rabbit or hare hides, as well as fly-fishing lures that include animal fibers.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
And while vegetarians will find dozens of recipes to suit their palate, omnivores aren’t left out: Williamson has incorporated proteins in dishes like corn and salt cod chowder.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
-
Bears are often classified as carnivores, although black and brown bears are actually omnivores.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The horror-novel-inspiring creatures survive entirely on the blood of their victims.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
-
The Complicated Story of Hawai‘i’s Pigs (Hakai Magazine) by Brendan Borrell Hawaiians’ relationships with the islands’ pigs have changed dramatically over the 1,000-plus years since Polynesian people first brought the creatures there.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
An unusual critter was caught on video making its way around a train platform.Fox News, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
-
Small critters — like insects, frogs, birds, lizards, and small mammals should not let the cuteness fool them, though.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Hollywood gremlins are particularly interested in meddling with technological devices to cause serious accidents, and a voiceover at the end of the film ominously warns viewers that any unexplained problems with electrical devices in the home might be on account of a such a beastie lurking there.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
-
From hummingbirds and butterflies to spiders and even lowly beetles, all those wee beasties are part of an intricate web that makes up an ecosystem.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
After arriving, having supper with Briggs and hunting all night, the hunters called the area clear of varmints.BUCKLEY T. FOSTER Special to the Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 29 Sep. 2024
-
Anyone who even believes in a safe zone these days is living in a dream world, and should probably resort to more drastic measures to remove the weeds and varmints from their heads.Bob Lorentson, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024
Noun
-
Federal lawmakers slowed investing in public housing as people of color moved in, leaving homes with mold, vermin, and other health hazards.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented migrants, calling many of them rapists, vermin and murderers.Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Articles Related to insectivore
Thesaurus Entries Near insectivore
Cite this Entry
“Insectivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivore. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share