Ethnobotany, Conservation

Objects, still life, Macro lens, 100mm, High detail, precise focusing, controlled lighting, showcasing vibrant edible caterpillars native to Kwilu, DRC, resting on the leaves of their preferred host plants, illustrating the focus of the study.

Kwilu’s Edible Caterpillars: A Delicious Dilemma for Their Host Plants

Hey there! Let’s chat about something truly fascinating happening way over in the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in a place called Kwilu. Now, you might not think about bugs much, but for nearly everyone in Kwilu – like, 99% of folks! – certain caterpillars aren’t just bugs; they’re a…