Ethnoentomological survey of the local community at Ulu Sumbiling of Sg Melalap Crocker Range Park Sabah


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Chung A.Y.C., . and Momin Binti, . and Richard L. Ansis, . and John L. Yukang, . (2004) Ethnoentomological survey of the local community at Ulu Sumbiling of Sg Melalap Crocker Range Park Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Edible insects and other traditional uses of insects and insects products were documented during this brief expedition at Ulu Sumbiling Sg Melalap adjacent to the Crocker Range Park Sabah. More than 10 insect groups were taken as food. The honeybee brood was most commonly sought after followed by sago grubs and paddy sap-sucking bugs. Honey an insect products was widely used not only in cooking but also as health food energy provider and a remedy for various illnesses among the local people. Various other traditional uses of insects and insects products including in myths and beliefs are highlighted in this paper.


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Abstract

Edible insects and other traditional uses of insects and insects products were documented during this brief expedition at Ulu Sumbiling Sg Melalap adjacent to the Crocker Range Park Sabah. More than 10 insect groups were taken as food. The honeybee brood was most commonly sought after followed by sago grubs and paddy sap-sucking bugs. Honey an insect products was widely used not only in cooking but also as health food energy provider and a remedy for various illnesses among the local people. Various other traditional uses of insects and insects products including in myths and beliefs are highlighted in this paper.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH75 A1M517 2004 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: INSECTA
AGROVOC Term: HONEY BEES
AGROVOC Term: TRADITIONAL USES
AGROVOC Term: ENTOMOLOGY
AGROVOC Term: SABAH
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15736

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