Table 1 Information of the studied insects
Sl. No | Scientific name | Order | Family | English name | Vernacular name | Seasonal availability | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Samia cynthia ricini | Lepidoptera | Saturniidae | Eri silkworm | Endi amphow | Available throughout the year but usually abundant during summer March to May | Prepupae are fried in oil or cooked with spices |
2 | Dytiscus marginalis | Coleoptera | Dytiscidae | Diving beetle | Singkhaori | Available throughout the year but abundant during summer, March to May | Mature insect is fried in oil, mashed and eaten |