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The mopane worm is a moth caterpillar
The edible mopane worm of southern Africa is the caterpillar of the moth Gonimbrasia belina. It feeds mainly on mopane leaves and has long served as a protein source in the region. The English word worm hides its later winged stage.
Today’s worm can be tomorrow’s moth.
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