The diet varies based on the season, with more spiders being consumed in Autumn and more beetles and moths in spring.
What do Mountain Pygmy Possums eat?
The diet of Mountain Pygmy-possums varies between sub-species. It is not well understood, but most feed on insects, with some variation within species. Invertebrates including spiders and moths can make up a large proportion of their diet. Some possums also eat nectar.