anthophilous

[ an-thof-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. Also an·thoph·a·gous [] feeding on flowers, as certain insects.
2. attracted by or living among flowers.

anthophilous

/ ænˈθɒfɪləs /

adjective

1. (esp of insects) frequenting flowers
2. feeding on flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthophilous¹

First recorded in 1840–45; antho- + -philous