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The multipurpose minilivestock: Stingless Bees get the UN excited

Posted by · September 06, 2016 6:46 PM · 2 reactions

Delicious honey with no sting: the perfect bee? Meet our BUG OF THE WEEK. Dig deeper →

Never mind the fake worms – here's the real deal

Posted by · August 28, 2016 3:55 PM · 1 reaction

The old myth ‘if you cut them in half, two will grow back’ is still being tested daily all over the place, despite being not true at all. Poor worms. Dig deeper →

Black Soldier Fly, or: the helpful fly

Posted by · August 16, 2016 11:45 PM · 2 reactions

Why Black Soldier Flies are good for the environment – and for your lunch. Dig deeper →

June's own bug

Posted by · June 15, 2016 12:00 PM

The feast in your front porch – June Bugs are our new Bug of the Week! Dig deeper →

The incredible insect that makes our silk: the silkworm

Posted by · May 25, 2016 12:40 AM · 1 reaction

When silkworms are boiled to release their fine threads, why let all that protein go to waste? Dig deeper →

The Very Hungry Mopane Caterpillar

Posted by · May 12, 2016 3:57 PM · 1 reaction

Much like Eric Carle’s famous children’s character, this is a very hungry caterpillar. It feeds voraciously on mopane leaves, becoming fabulously fat and protein-rich as it goes. Dig deeper →

Mexican 'caviar': Escamoles (Ant Larvae)

Posted by · April 25, 2016 5:34 PM · 1 reaction

Escamoles: the caviar of the Mexican desert. Nestled beneath the cacti, vast ant colonies are the source of this prized food – the larvae of the black ant. Dig deeper →

Cheese Fly Larva – the earthworm of cheese-making

Posted by · April 15, 2016 7:06 PM · 1 reaction

It’s not just the Sardinians' Casu Marzu: English Stilton was once ‘wormy’ - and people loved it! Dig deeper →

Why waxworms make sweet treats

Posted by · April 02, 2016 10:57 PM · 1 reaction

Wax moth larvae can rip through a beehive like nothing on earth, causing utter havoc. But some beekeepers have adapted, realising that a waxworm infestation can have unexpected benefits. Taking the larvae to breed yourself means you have an endless supply of food. Dig deeper →

Cockroaches, or the irrational psychology of ‘yuck!’

Posted by · March 25, 2016 7:55 PM · 1 reaction

Say 'cockroach' and most people think: "ELIMINATE, EXTERMINATE!" But some will say "I'll have that for supper." Dig deeper →

Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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