noun
- the insects and other arthropods that are native to or inhabit a particular region or environment
Usage: technical; ecology and biology; often used in scientific contexts to describe insect fauna of a specific area
Examples
- The entomofauna of the tropical rainforest includes thousands of beetle species.
- Researchers studied the entomofauna of the wetland to assess ecosystem health.
- Climate change is affecting the entomofauna in northern regions.
- The entomofauna of caves differs significantly from surface environments.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting the unique entomofauna of endangered habitats.