Simple Summary In the developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa, there is currently
growing interest in the consumption of Lepidoptera larvae by humans, due to the important …

In Africa, food insecurity seems to be a continual problem as a result of various factors such
as extreme poverty, water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change. As a result …

Natural resources are a valuable component of traditional food systems that contributes to
food and nutrition. The distribution and consumption patterns of these natural resources still …

As the global population continues to grow, traditional protein sources like meat and fish are
becoming increasingly unsustainable due to their environmental impact. Edible insects, on …

Edible insects have drawn more attention in recent years as a reliable source of nutrition
with an opportunity to alleviate a number of issues with the current global food chain. They …

Globally, despite the commercial and cultural importance of edible caterpillars (Gynanisa
maja and Gonimbrasia belina), comprehensive information on their dietary and therapeutic …

Gonimbrasia belina, known as the mopane worm, is a large edible caterpillar in tropical and
subtropical regions. However, little is known about the bioecology of this species as …

Mopane woodlands have been shifting. While it is important to understand the spatial
patterns that characterise this phenomenon, it is even more important to understand the …

The larvae of speckled emperor moths (Gynanisa maja) are important plant defoliators in
savanna ecosystems of southern Africa and a valuable food resource for indigenous …

Mopane worms (Gonimbrasia belina) are important sources of nutrition among many people
in southern Africa. Threats of climate change and over-harvesting have provided compelling …