Dossier
Edible larvae
Coverage of Edible larvae in the Nexus archive.
- Mezcal worm in a bottle DNA test reveals a surprise
DNA testing revealed that the larvae found in mezcal bottles are all agave redworm moth caterpillars, resolving a scientific mystery. However, the discovery raises concerns about sustainability due to growing demand for mezcal and edible larvae, which could threaten wild populations and agave plants.