Aphidophagous

/ˌæf.ɪˈdɒf.ə.ɡəs/ adjective

Feeding exclusively or primarily on aphids; describes animals that are specialized aphid-eaters.

Combines 'aphido-' (relating to aphids) with '-phagous' from Greek 'phagein' (to eat). This precise biological term describes feeding specialization in entomology.

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