insecticolous

adjective

in·​sec·​tic·​o·​lous

¦inˌsek¦tikələs

: dwelling on the bodies of insects

insecticolous mites

Word History

Etymology

insecti- + -colous

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Rhymes for insecticolous

• aulus
• flawless
• lawless
• solace
• squalus