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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Diversity and nutrient composition of commonly consumed Orthopteran insects in Udalguri district of Assam, India
Authors
Jayanta Kr. Das
Abstract
Insects have long constituted a significant
component of the traditional diets of various indigenous communities in
Assam, India. These entomophagous practices are rooted in cultural heritage and
are supported by the high nutritional value of edible insects, particularly
their substantial protein content and elevated gross energy levels. Given the
projected global challenges related to nutrient deficiencies- especially with
respect to animal-derived proteins, insects are increasingly being recognized
as a sustainable and viable alternative nutritional resource. In the present
study, among the most frequently consumed taxa in the Udalguri district of
Assam are Orthopteran insects, including grasshoppers belonging to the families
Acrididae and Gryllidae, as well as crickets such as mole crickets and house
crickets. The study assessed the diversity of Orthopteran species consumed by
local tribal populations using the Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index, and
estimated a total of 8 Orthopteran species, representing 3 distinct families,
thus reflecting considerable entomofaunal diversity within the region.
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Pages:105-109
How to cite this article:
Jayanta Kr. Das "Diversity and nutrient composition of commonly consumed Orthopteran insects in Udalguri district of Assam, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 105-109
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