insectiferous,a.|ɪnsɛkˈtɪfərəs| [f. L. insect-um insect + -ferous.] Producing or containing insects. 1826Kirby & Sp.Entomol. li. IV. 557 It has been observed with respect to insectiferous amber.1870T. De W. Talmage Crumbs Swept Up 423 The insectiferous water of Galilee.