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See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:05pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Thousands of these beauties swarmed towards my window after the downpour yesterday so I did a little close-up shoot with my phone. It's the Flying termite commonly called Alates termite and scientifically called Coptotermes formosanus (just imagine it's in italics �). In Nigeria (especially the eastern and western parts), termites are usually roasted and eaten as food, mostly during the rainy season. The flying termites are usually collected while flying or after their wings have fallen off, during collection, these termites are added in bucket or bowl of water after which they are properly cleaned. Termites are a good source of food, being rich in proteins, fats, vitamins and many essential mineral nutrients and hence provide food security for the poor households and snacks for the rich. The delicious delicacy is called Aku in Igbo, but Yorubas call it E sun sun. Though I have lived in the eastern part of Nigeria for a year and have had the privilege of enjoying several native Igbo delicacies, I'm yet to have a taste of Aku. Hopefully I'll be having some soon. 1 Like |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:07pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
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Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:09pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
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Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Enoch07: 4:10pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
this is beautiful. 1 Like |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:16pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
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Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:16pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Enoch07: Thank you |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Lavisha(f): 4:20pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
pls don't eat that thing. 1 Like |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 4:23pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Lavisha(f): 4:44pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Erystro:oh common! |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Xristars(m): 4:50pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Nice shot. but this termite has golden wings unlike the ones I normally see, with transparent wings. 1 Like |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Erystro(m): 5:05pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Xristars: Thanks.. I did some editing to enhance the details, so I added a little colour. |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by punisha: 5:08pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Xristars: Thanks to the photograph you now know it's true colours. |
Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Lawdis(m): 5:29pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
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Re: See What Swarmed Towards My Window Yesterday. by Xristars(m): 7:21pm On Jun 25, 2020 |
Erystro:smiles. OK bro. 1 Like |
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