Save

The ghost moth (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) as food of indigenous people in Mexico

In: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed
Authors:
B. Gómez Department of Conservación de la Biodiversidad, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Barrio de María Auxiliadora, 29290 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico;

Search for other papers by B. Gómez in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
,
C. Junghans Department of Conservación de la Biodiversidad, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Barrio de María Auxiliadora, 29290 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico;

Search for other papers by C. Junghans in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
,
E.M. Aldasoro Department of Agricultura, Sociedad y Ambiente, Catedra CONACYT-El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Ranchería El Guineo 2da. Sección, 86280 Villehermosa, Mexico;

Search for other papers by E.M. Aldasoro in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
, and
J.R. Grehan Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA;

Search for other papers by J.R. Grehan in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
Download Citation Get Permissions

Access options

Get access to the full article by using one of the access options below.

Institutional Login

Log in with Open Athens, Shibboleth, or your institutional credentials

Login via Institution

Purchase

Buy instant access (PDF download and unlimited online access):

€36.93

We review the anthroentomophagy of Hepialidae with respect to the culinary practice of various indigenous groups in Mexico. The principal genera involved in human consumption arePhassus andSchausiana. Similarities in the morphology and ecology of these insects have led to confusion among those who have made ethnobiological studies of this group. We clarify the taxonomy, life cycle, traditional knowledge, consumption and other uses made of Hepialidae by rural and indigenous communities in Mexico. Bromatological studies show thatPhassus andSchausiana represent a significant source of nutrients for some indigenous communities.

Content Metrics

All Time Past 365 days Past 30 Days
Abstract Views 464 284 12
Full Text Views 14 3 0
PDF Views & Downloads 14 3 0