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There are many, many species of insects - some are primary consumers, and some are secondary consumers.
A primary consumer eats producers (plants), and is also known as a herbivore. An example of an insect that is a herbivore is the cicada.
A secondary consumer is also known as a carnivore. It consumes primary consumers (herbivores). An example of a carnivorous insect is the Sand wasp.
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RafaThere are more than a million species of insects, so it will depend upon the insect in question.
Primary consumers can also be called herbivores. These include insects such as grasshoppers and bees.
Secondary consumers can also be called carnivores. These include insects such as hornets, tiger beetles, praying mantises and mosquitoes.
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primary consumer
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What are second consumers?
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