Oceanian Insects

Found in the deserts of the Australian Outback, witchetty grub is a small, fleshy white larvae of the ghost moth. It is an essential part of the Aboriginal diet because its meat is highly nutritious and rich in protein. It is traditionall... READ MORE

Le ver de bancoule or the bancoule worm is a somewhat unusual specialty of New Caledonia. Both bancoule worm and its mutated insect form are edible; in fact, the consumption of these worms is celebrated every year. They are typic... READ MORE

Huhu is the biggest endemic longhorn beetle in New Zealand. Their larvae are known as huhu grubs, hatching from eggs that were deposited either in rotten wood or under the bark. During the huhu beetle season, from November to March, the M... READ MORE