insect-eating plant

Question

The photograph below shows an insect-eating plant, Venus flytrap.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1135/3mj6.jpg
The roles of Venus flytrap in the food chain can be
(1)a producer.
(2)a primary consumer.
(3)a secondary consumer.
A(1) and (2) only
B(1) and (3) only
C(2) and (3) only
D(1), (2) and (3)


in this food chain
plant --> insect -->Venus flytrap
Isn't Venus flytrap a secondary consumer?
Why it is not a secondary consumer in this question
ans:A

Answer 1

Plant is a producer in the food chain.
Venus flytrap is also a kind of plant, it cand be a producer.
Venus flytrap feed on insect, it can be a primary consumer.