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Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
Tub of sago grubs
A tub of sago grubs from Papua New Guinea
Common names: Sago worm, Sago grub, Red palm weevil, Asian palm weevil, Sago palm weevil, Capricorn beetle
Size: 3/4 to 2 inches
Color: Red or brown and black
Defense: No information
Range: Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Anthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Rhyncophorus
Species: ferrugineius
Life cycle
Egg
Larva
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larva
Cocoon
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus cocoon
Pupa
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus pupa
Adult
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus adult
Preparation
Stage consumed: Larva
Cooking method: Fried, roasted, raw
Parts consumed: All
Toxicity: None

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