A review of edible saturniidae (Lepidoptera) caterpillars in Africa
Abstract Background Edible saturniids constitute an important component of traditional diets in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a source of livelihood for many rural communities both as food and as a source of income. Main body This review compiles information on the diversity, distribution, decim...
Main Authors: | Elizabeth Siago Kusia, Christian Borgemeister, Sevgan Subramanian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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CABI
2023-10-01
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Series: | CABI Agriculture and Bioscience |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-023-00186-y |
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