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 "such as" and "for example" both introduce examples. Using both is redundant. Since "such as" is already present, "for example" can be removed without changing the meaning.

Answer:

for example