Entomophagy facts for kids
Entomophagy is a term of Ancient Greek origins, and means using insects as a source of food. It can be found in insects that eat other insects, birds, amphibians and mammals. Non-human animals that feed on insects are known as insectivores.
The term also describes human insect-eating, which can be found in parts of North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. Insect-eating is uncommon, or even taboo in some societies.
Images for kids
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Robber fly feeding on wasp
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Fried saturniid caterpillars being served on bread for human consumption
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Entomophagy among animals: The giant anteater is a mammal specialized in eating insects
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Human consumption of a cirina larva in Burkina Faso
See also
In Spanish: Entomofagia para niños
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