Canned wasps, wings and all, are sold in Japan, and rice cooked with these wasps was a favorite dish of the late Emperor Hirohito. Roasted leafcutter ant abdomens are sold, instead of popcorn, in movie theaters in Colombia, South America. In Mexico, certain kinds of ant pupae, known as escamoles, are found on the menu in the finest restaurants. They are served fried with butter, or fried with onions and garlic. Beetles have complete metamorphosis.
Beetles have complete metamorphosis.
Grasshoppers, crickets, etc. Grasshoppers and crickets and their relatives have played an important role in the history of human nutrition. Roasting and saut ing are frequently used methods of cooking, after first removing the wings and legs. Seasonings such as onion, garlic, cayenne, chili peppers or soy sauce may be added. Candied grasshoppers, known as inago , are a favorite cocktail snack in Japan.