Edible insects (and arachnids) - in pictures

Insects and arachnids are being hailed as an solution to the problem of a growing population. Fraser Lewry tucked in to some segmented delicacies

Larvae of the misleadingly named mealworm. Known to infest bakeries and granaries when not being cooked up for adventurous diners

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Waxworm larvae, toasted weaver ants and crickets. Presentation is as important with insects as it might be with a trio of delicious puddings

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Silkworm pupae. High in protein, calcium, nutrients, vitamins and minerals and other essential fatty acids. Low in taste

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Locust salad. To make: 1. Get a regular salad. 2. Add locusts

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A cricket. The Cambodians say they taste like popcorn. And, like popcorn, they also get stuck in your teeth

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Waxworm larvae: has a natural sweetness, as the wax moth lays its eggs in beehives, where the growing larvae then feeds on wax and honey. Yummy

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A locust. Even the Old Testament says we should eat them

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