Chocolate covered locusts
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Chocolate covered locusts
Chocolate-coated African locusts (Locusta migratoria) resting on a slice of peach with strawberry garnish. The eating of insects, entomophagy, occurs all over the world, and includes ants, beetles and moths. Insects, along with arachnids such as spiders and scorpions, are good sources of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The African locust is a major crop pest in Africa and Asia. It travels in large swarms eating all vegetation in its path
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Chocolate Delicacy Edible Food Stuff Fruit Garnish Insecta Meal Peach Prepared Slice Sliced Strawberry Locusta Migratoria
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intriguing world of entomophagy, capturing a unique delicacy - chocolate-covered African locusts. Resting gracefully on a luscious slice of peach with a vibrant strawberry garnish, these insects are surprisingly part of a global culinary tradition that includes ants, beetles, and moths. Insects and arachnids like spiders and scorpions offer an abundant supply of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This makes them valuable sources of nutrition for many cultures around the world. However, this particular species depicted in the photograph - the African locust (Locusta migratoria) - is notorious as a major crop pest across Africa and Asia. Traveling in vast swarms, they consume all vegetation in their path. The juxtaposition between their destructive nature as pests and their potential as edible food items adds to the intrigue surrounding this image. It prompts us to reflect on our relationship with nature's intricate balance. As we delve into exploring alternative food sources to sustain our growing population while minimizing environmental impact, entomophagy emerges as an innovative solution worth considering. This photograph serves as both an artistic representation and a thought-provoking reminder that even seemingly unconventional choices can play significant roles in shaping our future food systems. Captured by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent or affiliation mentioned here explicitly, it invites us to appreciate the beauty within nature's diversity while contemplating sustainable practices for nourishing ourselves in harmony with the environment.
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