Insects on the Menu: Exploring Countries Where Bugs Are a Delicacy

Thailand is famous for its street food, including fried grasshoppers, crickets, and silk worms

Thailand

In Mexico, chapulines (seasoned grasshoppers) are a popular snack, often served with chili and lime

Mexico

Fried tarantulas are a delicacy in Cambodia, especially in the town of Skuon

Cambodia

Various insects like scorpions, silkworms, and water beetles are commonly consumed in some regions of China

China

In Okinawa, Japan, hachinoko (bee larvae) are used in traditional dishes like soup and stir-fries

Japan

Termites and palm weevils are enjoyed in Ghana and are a good source of protein

Ghana

Amazonian communities in Brazil include ants, termites, and various other insects in their diets

Brazil

Mopane worms, the caterpillars of emperor moths, are a popular snack in South Africa

South Africa

Witchetty grubs, large moth larvae, are eaten by Indigenous Australians and are a source of bush tucker

Australia