mopani worm

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mopani worm

n
1. (Animals) an edible caterpillar that feeds on mopani leaves
2. (Cookery) an edible caterpillar that feeds on mopani leaves
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[12.] Glew RH, Jackson D, Sena L, Vander Jagt DJ and M Milson Gonimbrasia belina (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae): a nutritional food source rich in protein, fatty acids and minerals.
A survey on entomophagy prevalence in Zimbabwe
Throughout much of Africa, mopane (moh-PAH-nee) worms--caterpillars of Gonimbrasia belina, a moth that feeds on mopane trees--are a spectacularly popular snack.
Insects: the original white meat
No Zaire, as lagartas da especie Gonimbrasia belina Westwood (Saturniidae) sao amplamente usadas como alimento por toda area de ocorrencia do inseto (Glew et al., 1999).
Insectos como fuentes de proteinas para el hombre: valorizacion de recursos repugnantes
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