Fried sago grubs. Fried larvae of a palm weevil (Rhynchophorus sp.) in a bowl. These grubs are a delicacy among many indigenous groups in Malaysia and

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Fried sago grubs. Fried larvae of a palm weevil (Rhynchophorus sp.) in a bowl. These grubs are a delicacy among many indigenous groups in Malaysia and other parts of Asia. They are a nutritious dietary supplement and a good source of protein. They are also a pest of palm trees. They burrow into and eat the trunk, and can cause enough damage to kill the plant. Photographed in Mukah, Sarawak, Borneo.

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Photo credit: © CHRIS HELLIER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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