Morphological description of the house cricket (Acheta domesticus Linnaeus, 1758; Orthoptera: Gryllidae) egg in captivity

Douan, Bleu Gondo; Doumbia, M.; Kwadjo, Koffi Eric; Kra, Kouadio Dagobert

doi:10.1007/s42690-020-00338-x

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“…Postoviposition eggs are ready to hatch on day 16. The embryo cuticles are pigmented, wings, ventral, and thoracic components are visible, and the eggs are ready to hatch (Douan et al., 2021).…”

Section: Bioecology Of a Domesticus (House Cricket)mentioning

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Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Siddiqui,

Zhao,

Fitriani

et al. 2024

Food Frontiers

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Entomophagy (consumption of insects) has been proposed as one of the important solutions to the food crisis caused by population growth. Despite a long history of insect consumption, numerous challenges have arisen that question the feasibility of using insects as a food source. It should be notifying that Acheta domesticus (house cricket) is recently approved by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/188 as a novel food ingredient. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the house cricket is paramount for fostering a proper appreciation of its potential as a food source. This review aims to provide comprehensive and in‐depth information on the house cricket, covering various aspects such as its consumption, bioecology, nutritional value, health benefits, harvesting and rearing, and processing methods for use as a food source. Additionally, the consumer acceptance of house cricket will be discussed and specific information on why it has gained approval in the European Union will also be provided. The consumption of crickets has a long history as both food and feed. They are environmentally friendly to rear, making them an attractive option for human consumption. House cricket, in particular, holds promise as a sustainable alternative to traditional farming and conventional food sources due to its nutritional and pharmaceutical properties. Different processing methods enhance its potential. However, there are challenges regarding public acceptance, which can be overcome through diverse processing techniques and applications. Further research and efforts are needed to expand the acceptance and application of A. domesticus.

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Section: Bioecology Of a Domesticus (House Cricket)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Siddiqui,

Zhao,

Fitriani

et al. 2024

Food Frontiers

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Advances in insects for food and feed

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Kinyuru

Fombong

et al. 2021

Int J Trop Insect Sci

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Bio-ecology of the bush cricket Tarbinskiellus portentosus (Lichtenstein, 1796) (Insecta: Orthoptera: Gryllidae): a relished edible insect in Nagaland, India

Kiewhuo,

Jing,

et al. 2024

J. Threat. Taxa

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Tarbinskiellus portentosus (Lichtenstein, 1796) (bush cricket), also called “viituo” in the Angami dialect, belongs to the order Orthoptera and the family Gryllidae. It is one of the most common edible insects found in Nagaland and is a potential source of animal protein and other nutrients. Despite being highly preferred as food and relished, studying their ecology, biology, and market potential is nonexistent, at least in Nagaland, India. Therefore, the present study was conducted to fill the knowledge gap on the biology and market potential of T. portentosus. Insects were collected from the wild and reared as stock at 20–25 °C. The results show that T. portentous undergoes seven nymphal instars to fully develop into an adult with an average growth rate of 9.94 ± 2.43 mg/day. T. portentosus is found in the grassland vegetation in burrows up to 800 mm depth. Adult males weigh about 2940 ± 93.0 mg, and females weigh 2980 ± 200 mg. The incubation period of eggs was 33.8 ± 0.96 days and showed a moderate percent of hatching efficiency (45.20 ± 0.28). In laboratory conditions, this cricket completed its life cycle in 341 ± 4.29 days. Collection of adults involves handpicking and pouring water, cleaning involves a gut removal process through head pulling, and preparation for consumption is done by cooking with local spices, fried or roasted. T. portentosus are sold in the local market at INR 300/- for 250–300 g. With scanty information on growth and reproduction, the present study serves as a baseline for future studies on the biology of T. portentosus that may uplift the local market through mass rearing.

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Morphological description of the house cricket (Acheta domesticus Linnaeus, 1758; Orthoptera: Gryllidae) egg in captivity

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Advances in insects for food and feed

Bio-ecology of the bush cricket Tarbinskiellus portentosus (Lichtenstein, 1796) (Insecta: Orthoptera: Gryllidae): a relished edible insect in Nagaland, India

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