Mopani Worm - Gonimbrasia belina
Jun 10, 2012 22:58:33 #
This is a photo taken with a Canon 400D and a Canon 18-55mm Lens @ f/13 ISO 400 and speed 1/400. It is obviously not a Macro photo, but this is what sparked my interest in Macro photography. The Monpani worm / moth is found in Southern Africa. The worm is a source of protein for the indigenous people.
Mopani Worm
Jun 10, 2012 23:07:48 #
Shaka wrote:
TMI! (But nice capture)The worm is a source of protein for the indigenous people.
Jun 11, 2012 07:01:05 #
Jun 11, 2012 09:08:46 #
Interesting caterpillar. I guess as food it is all what you are used to eating. Do they cook them first?
Jun 11, 2012 09:19:41 #
Wahawk wrote:
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Thank you Wahawk.
Jun 11, 2012 09:28:51 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I agree, it is an interesting caterpillar. The local custom is to call it a worm rather than a caterpillar. the worms are boiled in salted water and dried in the sun, after which point they have been said to keep indefinitely. The dried product is also exported to Paris and Brussels - possibly to satisfy the appetites of emigrant Africans in those cities.Interesting caterpillar. I guess as food it is all what you are used to eating. Do they cook them first?
Jun 11, 2012 09:31:41 #
Jun 11, 2012 09:33:42 #
Jun 11, 2012 09:41:49 #
Shaka wrote:
No Angler, I could not get myself to eat one either.
I would give it a try after it was boiled and dried. I would think it wouldn't look anything like it's former self.
Jun 11, 2012 09:54:51 #
Country's Mama wrote:
Here is a picture of dried worms.Shaka wrote:
I would give it a try after it was boiled and dried. I would think it wouldn't look anything like it's former self.No Angler, I could not get myself to eat one either.
Jun 11, 2012 12:00:56 #
Shaka wrote:
Oops no pictureCountry's Mama wrote:
Here is a picture of dried worms.Shaka wrote:
I would give it a try after it was boiled and dried. I would think it wouldn't look anything like it's former self.No Angler, I could not get myself to eat one either.
Jun 11, 2012 13:22:12 #
angler wrote:
Good interesting shot. I couldn't eat one myself though.
Shaka wrote:
Nobody can eat just one!No Angler, I could not get myself to eat one either.
Jun 12, 2012 05:54:02 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I'm sorry about that. Here is the picture, I hope!Shaka wrote:
Oops no pictureCountry's Mama wrote:
Here is a picture of dried worms.Shaka wrote:
I would give it a try after it was boiled and dried. I would think it wouldn't look anything like it's former self.No Angler, I could not get myself to eat one either.
Dried Mopani Worms / Caterpillars
Jun 12, 2012 06:04:44 #
Hi Shaka, That first photo is very sharp and colourful. The caterpillar/worm looks almost like a Koori (Aboriginal painting) with warm earth tones and dots.
I wouldn't like to eat this one even dried, but I have eaten some unexpected foods in Indonesia. In Manado (Indonesia) they have a joke that they eat everything on 4 legs except the table.
I wouldn't like to eat this one even dried, but I have eaten some unexpected foods in Indonesia. In Manado (Indonesia) they have a joke that they eat everything on 4 legs except the table.
Jun 12, 2012 06:11:36 #
pamelajoy wrote:
Hi Pamela, I agree it certainly has warm earthy tones. It is a very colourful and beautiful caterpillar. Thank you for looking.Hi Shaka, That first photo is very sharp and colourful. The caterpillar/worm looks almost like a Koori (Aboriginal painting) with warm earth tones and dots.
I wouldn't like to eat this one even dried, but I have eaten some unexpected foods in Indonesia. In Manado (Indonesia) they have a joke that they eat everything on 4 legs except the table.
I wouldn't like to eat this one even dried, but I have eaten some unexpected foods in Indonesia. In Manado (Indonesia) they have a joke that they eat everything on 4 legs except the table.
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