To many residents of the United States, the thought of eating an insect is probably enough to turn them off the idea of food entirely, but for cultures around the world, entomophagy is not only common; it’s just common sense.
In light of this summer’s headline-grabbing 13-year cicada brood emergence, we’ve called on the Aquarium’s resident entomologist — who has eaten insects before — to make the case for why bugs SHOULD be on your menu.
Episode cast:
- Casey Phillips, communications specialist and host
- Rose Segbers, entomologist II