Is a primary consumer a herbivore?

Answer 1

There are many different species of beetles, some are primary consumers and some are secondary.

A primary consumer eats producers (plants), and is also known as a herbivore. An example of an beetle that is a herbivore is the Moneilema gigas, a type of Longhorn beetle.

A secondary consumer is also known as a carnivore. It consumes primary consumers (herbivores). An example of a carnivorous beetle is the Clown beetle, bellonging to the Family Histeridae.

Answer 2

Yes, herbivores are primary consumers.

Answer 3

A butterfly is a primary consumer because the definition of a secondary consumer is an organism that eats meat. However a butterfly does not eat meat and usually eats leaves, classifying as a primary consumer.

Answer 4

yes, some are, but some eat other animals wich would make them omnivores

Answer 5

Yes. They only eat plants, not other consumers, so they would be primary.

Answer 6

Yes and no. It really depends on whether or not the animals is a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore. I think.

Answer 7

YES! Depending on what is being consumed.

Answer 8

yes