Sago beetle

Beetle mania: Thailand sago beetles set to crawl onto global menus

In a sensational twist of culinary trends, the humble sago beetle is poised to go global! Scientifically known as Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Oliver, these critters, dubbed pin-hole borers or true weevils, are a Southern Thai delicacy also referred to as lan beetles. Edible insects are the buzz in Thailand’s southern provinces, where sago beetles are farmed en masse. Packed with healthy…