Diversity of edible insects in Tuensang district, Nagaland, India

Abstract

This study provides important information on the population diversity of edible insects in Tuensang district, Nagaland, India. The region is known for its diverse group of entomofauna, which are used as a healthy food source by the local people. In the study to evaluate the edible insects of Tuensang district, Nagaland, 23 different varieties of insects were identified. The study highlights the importance of these insects as a food source for the local people, which could have implications for food security and sustainability in the region.