Edible insects consumed by tribes of Arunachal Pradesh

Nov18,2023

The bamboo caterpillar is found throughout the year and considered a major pest present anywhere inside the bamboo's nodesĀ 

Bamboo caterpillars

The crunchy food, which is definitely delectable, may just be silkworms. In Northeast India, silkworms are used not just for silk production but are also consumed

Silkworm Larvae

Yet another highly nutritious inset consumed by few tribal groups of Arunachal Pradesh

Honey Bee Brood

Similar to Honey Bee brood, the wasp brood too is consumed widely in Arunachal Pradesh

Wasp Brood

The dragonfly larvae is claimed to have many nutritional goodness that is eaten widely in Arunachal Pradesh

Dragonfly Larvae

Don't get scared if you come across these insects displayed in the market area of Arunachal Pradesh. They are eaten like a delicacy

Aquatic BeetlesĀ 

These insects have always been at the forefront of exotic delicacies of Arunachal Pradesh

Stink Bug

To end the this all, the ant too finds its place in this list of less unexplored food delicacies of Arunachal Pradesh

Weaver Ant Nest