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VOL. 8, ISSUE 8 (2023)
Lethocerus indicus (Le Peletier & Seville), a giant water bug as an important edible insect
Authors
Laishram Sanahanbi Devi, Ibemhal D Asem
Abstract
Lethocerus indicus is a water bug and it is liked by many who consumed edible insects. Lethocerus
indicus is taken food in many parts of the world. Many communities of North
Eastern India practised eating edible insects. Lethocerus indicus (Le
Peletier & Seville) is a large aquatic insect of the Belostomatiodae
family. It has great nutritional values. Lethocerus
indicus has been reported to contain higher protein and gross energy
and various minerals such as sodium, calcium, and magnesium are reported to be
present. It also contains fiber as well. The male sex of Lethocerus indicus
has scent glands containing sex pheromones. The scent makes Lethocerus
indicus more desirable by the insect consumer.
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Pages:20-23
How to cite this article:
Laishram Sanahanbi Devi, Ibemhal D Asem "<i>Lethocerus indicus </i>(Le Peletier & Seville), a giant water bug as an important edible insect". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 8, 2023, Pages 20-23
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