Predatory Insects

noun a small, predatory arthropod with many legs, typically found in damp environments

• The centipede is an arthropod with a long body and many legs.
• I saw a huge centipede crawling on the wall last night!
• That centipede is freaky, man!
• Dealing with all these paperwork feels like having to count the legs of a centipede.

noun a taxonomic suborder of beetles characterized by having a predaceous habit

• The Adephaga is a suborder of beetles known for their predatory habits.
• I learned about the Adephaga beetles in my biology class.
• Those Adephaga bugs are pretty cool, they eat other insects.
• The Adephaga beetles are like the hunters of the insect world, always on the prowl for their next meal.

adjective describing a type of beetle that feeds on other insects

• The adepahgous beetles are known for their predatory nature.
• Those adepahgous bugs are always on the hunt for food.
• Watch out for those adepahgous critters, they'll eat anything in sight!
• His adepahgous appetite for success drove him to work harder than anyone else.