Food & Cuisine: Giant Water Bug aka Gangjema, an outsider might view this insect as a water insect. Might surely won’t try even a one if served in a plate to eat. But, Tribal people living in Asia eat this insect. Why not! It tastes great. Normally, it is eaten fried or being grind in a grinder machine-- first Fried, then grind and then salt, onion and chilli powder is added to taste great. Thereafter, it is served.
About the Insect: Giant Water Bug aka Gangjema
The Belostomatidae comprises a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, known as giant water bugs or colloquially as toe-biters,Indian toe-biters, electric-light bugs, alligator ticks, or fleas . They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera. They are typically encountered in freshwater streams and ponds.
The Belostomatidae are fierce predators which stalk, capture and feed on aquatic invertebrates, snails, crustaceans, fish, and amphibians.
The largest species have also been found to capture and feed on baby turtles and water snakes.They often lie motionless at the bottom of a body of water, attached to various objects, where they wait for prey to come near. Their bite is considered one of the most painful that can be inflicted by any insect; however, though excruciatingly painful, it is of no medical significance. Adults cannot breathe under water, so must surface periodically for air.
The Belostomatidae are fierce predators which stalk, capture and feed on aquatic invertebrates, snails, crustaceans, fish, and amphibians.
The largest species have also been found to capture and feed on baby turtles and water snakes.They often lie motionless at the bottom of a body of water, attached to various objects, where they wait for prey to come near. Their bite is considered one of the most painful that can be inflicted by any insect; however, though excruciatingly painful, it is of no medical significance. Adults cannot breathe under water, so must surface periodically for air.
Words by The Bodo Tribe 18 (Team)
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