Anthophilous
Also, anthophagous
[an-thof-uh-guh s] /ænˈθɒf ə gəs/ (Show IPA). feeding on flowers, as certain insects.
attracted by or living among flowers.
adjective
(esp of insects) frequenting flowers
feeding on flowers
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