Functional Feeding Groups: Predators

Probably the most notable aquatic predators are the fish; however, many aquatic insects are also predators. Aquatic insect predators consume their prey in one of two primary ways, by either engulfing or piercing. Engulfing predators use their large jaws to capture and engulf their prey, often eating the prey organism nearly whole. Dragonfly and damselfly […]

Insect Feeding & Food Webs

All insects must eat or they will eventually starve so much of insect behavior is about finding food and eating it! Many insects are very specific in their feeding preferences and they will either starve or move to another area if their food is not available. Other insects are not as specific and will switch […]