Question

select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text.

insects such as butterflies, moths, and bees, for example, are known to engage in lachryphagy, also known as \tear - feeding,\ which means drinking the tears of mammals.

Explanation:

The phrase "for example" is redundant because "such as" already introduces examples (butterflies, moths, bees). Removing "for example" doesn't change the meaning as the examples are still presented via "such as".

Answer:

for example