Monophagous

Definition

An insect or organism that feeds exclusively on a single species or a single type of food.

Etymology

From Greek 'monos', meaning 'single' and 'phagein', meaning 'to eat'.

Example

The predatory wasp, _A. brasilieri_, is a monophagous predator of the sugarcane aphid.

Related Terms

• Oligophagous
• Polyphagous
• Biological control

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the context of insects and their specific dietary habits.