Taxonomic, economic, culinary and industrial analysis of some edible insects of the Order Orthoptera of Mexico

Abstract Four families, 39 genera and 89 species of edible insects of the Order Orthoptera were registered in 21 states of Mexico, belonging to the families Acrididae (22 genera, 59 species), Romaleidae (2–4), Gryllidae (5–8), and Tettigoniidae (10–17). The Acrididae family is the one with the largest number of genera (22) and species (59). Its distribution by localities is indicated, which correspond to the municipalities of the different states sampled so far. This article provides information on the different ways of preparing of some edible insects and analyses their economic and industrial importance. It also provides information, on various aspects of insect collection, production and marketing, as well as on some foods made from them, since they are widely sought, collected, accepted as part of the diet and marketed.