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A scientist who studies insects.
Natural examples
An entomologist identified the beetles attacking the crops.
Several entomologists catalogued the butterflies on display.
As an entomologist, she studies how bees communicate.
Usage note
Spiders are arachnids rather than insects; studying spiders is not the same as being an entomologist.
Useful combinations
forensic entomologist — an insect specialist who assists legal investigations