- Beetles
- Grasshoppers
- Crickets
- Caterpillars
- Ants
- Moths
- Butterflies
- Dragonflies
- True bugs (including stink bugs and assassin bugs)
What type of insects do blue jays eat?
Blue jays are opportunistic omnivores and their diet varies throughout the year depending on what's available. Insects form a significant part of their diet, especially during the breeding season as they provide essential protein to raise their young. Some of the types of insects they commonly eat include:
- Beetles - Grasshoppers - Crickets - Caterpillars - Ants - Moths - Butterflies - Dragonflies - True bugs (including stink bugs and assassin bugs) |