The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with
developing countries and do not represent a
worldwide view of the subject. (June 2022) |
The following are edible insects that are locally consumed, as listed by country. [1]
Leafcutter ant species eaten in Colombia and Venezuela. [6]
Dung Beetle species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Caterpillar species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Termites are eaten in Colombia. [6]
Grasshopper species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Wasp species eaten in Yunnan, China: [1]
Other insects consumed in China:
(Mainly: Netherland & Belgium) [8] [9]
Insect species eaten in Indonesia: [1]
Insect species eaten in Vientiane Province, Laos: [1]
Insects eaten in Madagascar: [12]
and in Sarawak:
The Northern Dogon people of Mopti Region, Mali consume grasshopper species such as: [13]
The Southern Region of Mali consume caterpillar species such as:
Mexico insects:
Insect species eaten in Peru: [14] [15]
Insect species eaten in the Philippines: [1]
Some of the most commonly consumed insects in Thailand are: [1]
Heterometrus longimanus (Asian forest scorpion) is also consumed.
Below is a more comprehensive list of the insect species that are consumed in Thailand. [1]
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with
developing countries and do not represent a
worldwide view of the subject. (June 2022) |
The following are edible insects that are locally consumed, as listed by country. [1]
Leafcutter ant species eaten in Colombia and Venezuela. [6]
Dung Beetle species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Caterpillar species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Termites are eaten in Colombia. [6]
Grasshopper species eaten in Colombia. [6]
Wasp species eaten in Yunnan, China: [1]
Other insects consumed in China:
(Mainly: Netherland & Belgium) [8] [9]
Insect species eaten in Indonesia: [1]
Insect species eaten in Vientiane Province, Laos: [1]
Insects eaten in Madagascar: [12]
and in Sarawak:
The Northern Dogon people of Mopti Region, Mali consume grasshopper species such as: [13]
The Southern Region of Mali consume caterpillar species such as:
Mexico insects:
Insect species eaten in Peru: [14] [15]
Insect species eaten in the Philippines: [1]
Some of the most commonly consumed insects in Thailand are: [1]
Heterometrus longimanus (Asian forest scorpion) is also consumed.
Below is a more comprehensive list of the insect species that are consumed in Thailand. [1]