* Beetles: Possums love to munch on beetles, both adults and grubs.
* Grasshoppers and Crickets: These hopping insects are a tasty treat for possums.
* Caterpillars: Possums will happily gobble up caterpillars, especially those found on trees.
* Ants: Possums aren't picky about ants; they'll eat both the workers and the queens.
* Termites: A good source of protein, termites are another common food source for possums.
* Earwigs: These creepy crawlies are not too tasty for possums.
* Moths and Butterflies: Possums will catch moths and butterflies as they flit around, particularly at night.
While these are the most common, possums will also eat other insects depending on their availability. They're not picky eaters when it comes to bugs!