Chahuis
Chahuis or xamoes are the common names given in Mexico to a variety of edible bugs within the insect order Hemiptera.
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Chahuis and gusanos de maguey sold in the market of Tula, Hidalgo, México
The chahuis insects feed on species of the Mesquite tree.
Particularly appreciated are the larvae of the following families: Cerambycidae, Scarabaeidae, Melolonthidae, and Passalidae.
Distribution
There are 88 species of Coleoptera, primarily their larvae, that are eaten in Mexico as escarabajos comestibles. They are found in, and part of the cuisine of, the Mexican states of:
- Preparation
Chahuis must be toasted well, otherwise they have a bitter flavor.
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See also
- Escamol — the edible larvae of ants in Mexico.
- Entomophagy — the human consumption of insects as food.
References
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