Rhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Amazon, an insect in the traditional diet of native communities

This paper discusses the most salient aspects of entomophagy and the nutritional value of insects, with special attention to the larvae of Rhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) appreciated by native peoples of the Amazon region who have used them from time immemorial as food. In additio...

• Autor principal: Sancho Aguilera, David (author)
• Formato: article
• Lenguaje: spa
• Publicado: 2012
• Materias: Entomofagia; Rhynchophorus palmarum; insectos; nutrientes; Amazonía; Entomophagy; insects; nutrients; Amazonia
• Acceso en línea: https://revistas.uea.edu.ec/index.php/racyt/article/view/3