Abstract We prepared a consolidated list of edible and therapeutic insects used in Arunachal Pradesh (N.E. India) by two tribal societies (i.e., the Nyishi East Kameng Galo West Siang). The is based on thorough, semi-structured field-interviews with 20 informants each group. At least 81 species local insects, belonging to 26 families five orders namely Coleoptera (24 species), Orthoptera (17 Hemiptera (16 Hymenoptera (15 species) Odonata (9 are being as food among members these indigenous...

Artemisia vulgaris is an enormously useful aromatic plant known for its insecticidal, antifungal, parasiticidal, and medicinal values. The main aim of this study to investigate phytochemical contents the potential antimicrobial activities essential oil (AVEO) from fresh leaves A. grown in Manipur. AVEO isolated by hydro-distillation were analyzed gas chromatography/mass spectrometry solid-phase microextraction-GC/MS describe their volatile chemical profile. There 47 components identified...

Abstract A consolidated list of edible insects used in the eastern part Arunachal Pradesh (N.E. India) by Wangcho (Wancho) and Nocte tribes Tirap District Shingpo, Tangsa, Deori Chakma Changlang has been prepared. The is based on thorough, semi-structured field-interviews with 20 informants each tribal group. At least 51 insect species, belonging to 9 orders were considered edible. largest number species belonged Coleoptera (14), followed 10 Orthoptera Hymenoptera, Hemiptera, 3 Lepidoptera,...

Abstract Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost part of India, is endowed with diverse natural resources and inhabited by a variety ethnic groups that have developed skills to exploit biotic region for food medicines. Information on animals animal parts as components folk remedies used local healers village headmen Nyishi Galo tribes in their respective West Siang Subansiri districts were obtained through interviews structured questionnaires. Of total 36 vertebrate species treatments ailments...

We identified nutritionally relevant fatty acids and macro- micronutrient content in Aspongopus nepalensis Westwood 1837 (Hemiptera), an insect used as food by the ethnic people of Arunachal Pradesh (North East India). Regarding macronutrients, crude lipids made up 38.35 %, fibre 33.47 protein 10.6 moisture 41.9 ash 2.1 %. Lipid amounts were higher than those most other insects. A. was rich Na: 1.02 K: 0.35 Ca: 0.12 Mg: 0.16 % moreover, contained considerable Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn. With regard to...

Insects, a traditional food in many parts of the world, are highly nutritious and especially rich proteins these represent potential protein source. The ethnic people India also consume insects as food. A review on practices entomophagy revealed that about 255 species taken by different tribes India. Among edible insects, consumption coleopteran was highest constituting 34%; followed Orthoptera (24%); Hemiptera (17%); Hymanoptera (10%); Odonatae (8%); Lepidoptera (4%); Isoptera (2%) least...

Using animals and their products to treat patients suffering from a range of health conditions has long history is still common in many parts the world. We investigated such zootherapeutic uses among two tribes who inhabit different areas North-East India: Tangsa Wancho. Overexploitation they use, however, could endanger some species' survival create imbalances ecosystem that ultimately affect humans region. In order find solutions how can continue coexist harmoniously, it essential know...

The East Himalaya is one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. However, very little known about abundance and distribution many plant animal taxa in this region. Bumble bees are a group cold-adapted high elevation insects that fulfil an important ecological economical function as pollinators wild agricultural flowering plants crops. Himalayan mountain range provides ample suitable habitats for bumble bees. Systematic study began few decades ago main focus has centred on western region,...

Worldwide pollinator declines have dramatically increased our need to survey and monitor distributions abundances. The giant honey bee, Apis laboriosa, is one of the important pollinators at higher altitudes Himalayas. This species has a restricted distribution along Himalayas neighbouring mountain ranges Asia. Previous assessments its distribution, published more than 20 years ago, were based on museum specimens. Since then, 244 additional localities been revealed through field trips by...

Abstract Bumble bees are important pollinators in natural environments and agricultural farmlands, they particular adapted to harsh like high mountain habitats. In these environments, animals exposed low temperature face the risk of desiccation. The Eastern Himalayas one recognized biodiversity hotspots worldwide. area covers subtropical rainforest with warm precipitation as well ranges peaks reaching up 7,000 m, shaping a diverse floral faunal community at different elevational zones. To...

Since outside the tribal areas of North-East India it is not widely known, neither in world nor itself, that rats are considered a delicious food item, this was one several reasons why we decided to present ethnographic account rat procurement and preparation (together with some additional comments on cultural role have especially amongst members Adi tribe). Consumption by humans as biological control method far superior use rodenticide poisoning consumption way reduce hunting pressure rare...

At least 65 insect species of 30 families and 9 orders, namely Orthoptera (15 species), Odonata (12), Coleoptera (11), Hymenoptera (10), Hemiptera (9), Lepidoptera (5) one each Ephemeroptera, Isoptera Mantodea find acceptance as food by Adi Apatani tribals. use overall more than Apatani: 53 24 8 orders versus 49 21 orders. are highly appreciated the whereas consume Orthopterans. Various harvesting systems exist often methods like handpicking or using simple tools involved with minimal...

Abstract The use of insects as’ food and feed’ is rapidly increasing due to global population growth rising demands. Over the past few decades, this immediate popularity edible has led a substantial upsurge in research publications on insects. present study aimed bibliographically analyze status work done throughout India provide its comprehensive review. Articles published from 1945 December 2023 were retrieved Scopus non-Scopus databases using web search engines like Google Scholar PubMed...

Abstract Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in human health and wellbeing. Although plants are usually considered to be the major source of dietary fibers for consumption, insects have also been reported contain as one macronutrients suitable diet. Insect consumption is an ancient practice that has existed since Paleolithic era. Insects known protein-rich food, but insect-fiber not received much attention insect-protein till date. Therefore, present study made attempt comprehensively review...

Studies on the entomofauna of Kane Wildlife Sanctuary revealed occurrence 170 species insects belonging to 39 families under nine orders. The Order Coleoptera was dominant with a maximum 70 followed by Thysanoptera and Odonata 23 each. Orthoptera, Hymenoptera Collembola were respectively 18, 13 eight species. Seven known order Diptera only five encountered for Hemiptera. Two Dictyoptera viz., Cryptocera sp. Mantis also collected. Overall, hitherto from other states, recorded first time...

Cultural and ritual uses of animals beyond those for food medicine should not be dismissed if we wish to understand the pressure that wildlife is under. We documented such Tangsa Wancho tribals Eastern Arunachal Pradesh (India). Group discussions with assembled members 10 accessible villages in each tribal areas were carried out 2015 2016. Vernacular names culturally important species noted details hunting practices recorded. The different their parts during rituals festivals significance...

Abstract Antioxidant potential of weaver ant Oecophylla smaragdina (adult & brood) and termite Odontotermes sp the two common species insects used as food by tribes Arunachal Pradesh elsewhere in India. Our findings highlight antioxidant these insects. DPPH • scavenging activity IC50 (µg/mL) ranged from 59.56 (weaver adult) to 66.30 (termite). Termite scored higher ABTS •+ (IC50: µg/mL), Ferric reducing power (TPEE µg/g) phenolics (mg GAE/g) (18.70, 36.60 626.92) than adult (52.57,...