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Can the worms in the wood be eaten?
There are two kinds of bugs in the wood, both of which can be eaten. The first is "Woodworm", which is called "Mi Chong" in some places, and the other is "Kudzu Worm".

1, Woodworm, also known as "Hua Mu" and "Betta Mi Chong", is about 2-6 cm long, with pyramid-shaped ends, milky white body, little red dot and no toxicity. Mi Chong is about the size of a silkworm baby, and her whole body is milky yellow. In ancient times, people used "a bucket of rice" to get a bug, so it was called "rice fighting bug", also known as "birds don't step on thorns". It has been used by the people for thousands of years. This insect was also born in a thorny shrub in the mountainous area. It looks for this kind of tree, drills a small hole from the root, enters the tree and eats its heart.

This insect is crisp and refreshing after frying, and it is delicious in dry flavor, which is the best wine match. There is a feature that the average animal will shrink when cooking, but the size of the "wood worm" is half longer than the original one, so it has the functions of prolonging life, keeping healthy and beautifying.

2. Ge Chong:

Scientific name of kudzu vine adult: purple stem beetle.

There are deep wrinkles on the back of the body, covered with fine short bristles. The head is very small, extending forward, the tentacles are extremely short and small, and there is one eye. The ossification of the front chest backboard is strong, and there are wrinkles in the middle and back chest. 3 pairs of chest feet, short and thick. Pueraria lobata is so white and tender, rich in fat and protein, and very nutritious. Xiaoshi Jianwei, children eat it to promote growth. Wash it a little with clear water, then burn the oil to a slight heat like fried peanuts, and then throw the creeping kudzu worms into the oil pan. When the kudzuvine worms turn golden yellow, add some pepper and salt, and the fried kudzuvine worms taste like macadamia nuts, crisp and crisp, which is absolutely delicious.