1. pollinated by insects, especially bees
Usage: botanical term; commonly used in ecology and plant biology

Examples

• Entomophilous flowers typically have bright colors and sweet scents to attract insects.
• Bees are the primary pollinators of entomophilous plants like clover and sunflowers.
• Many fruit-bearing plants are entomophilous and depend on insect visitors for reproduction.
• The entomophilous nature of apple blossoms makes them attractive to honeybees.
• Entomophilous species often produce nectar as a reward for their insect pollinators.