Edible Cirina forda (Westwood, 1849) (lepidoptera: Saturniidae) Caterpillar among Moba People of the Savannah Region in North Togo: from Collector to Consumer

Cirina forda (Westwood, 1849) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is a Lepidoptera species whose larvae are eaten in West Africa. In Togo, larvae of C. forda are eaten and sold in northern part of the country, by Moba people. However no, scientific information was recorded on this practice. The objective of this study is to increase the value of this edible unconventional resource to ensure food security. The research was carried out in three villages in...