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List of insects appreciated and consumed and not appreciated and not consumed
| Insects | Insects appreciated and consumed | Insects not appreciated and not consumed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f | % | f | % | |
| Caterpillars | 56 | 93.3 | 4 | 6.7 |
| Grasshoppers | 22 | 37 | 5 | 8.5 |
| Larvae of orycts | 21 | 35 | 11 | 18.6 |
| Crikets | 18 | 30 | 13 | 22 |
| Termites | 14 | 23.3 | 11 | 18.6 |
| Locusts | 5 | 8.3 | – | – |
| Red ants | – | – | 8 | 13.6 |
| Aquatic cockroaches | – | – | 2 | 3.4 |
| Butterflies | – | – | 1 | 1.7 |
| Praying mantis | – | – | 1 | 1.7 |
Note: f = frequency.
