where does a witchetty grub live
1 Witchetty grubs live in burrows that they create, up to 60 cm (23 inches) underground. 2  Witchetty grub moths have a wingspan of up to 16cm (6 inches) and donât eat, but instead use stored energy from the grub form. Witchetty grubs are part of the traditional diet of indigenous Australians. 2  Witchetty grubs are eaten either raw or cooked and are very high in protein and have a nutty flavour. 3  They have been said to taste like scrambled eggs, and when cooked they taste like chicken.