... proteins (Defoliart 1975; Conconi etal. 1984). Insects are less important sources of mineral salts and vitamins.Numerous insects are consumed in Mexico (personal observation; Conconi etal. 1984). ... Mexico (series Zoologia) 48:165–186.Conconi, J. R. E., J. M. P. Moreno, C. M. M. Audon, F. R. Valdez, M. A. Perez, E. E. Prado,and H. B. Rodrigues. 1984. Protein content of some edible insects in ... theirsociety, beetles constitute a minor, but relished, source of food. The larvae andadults of Podischnus agenor (Olivier) (Dynastinae) are particularly sought afterbecause they ‘‘contain a lot of...