... 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). Indians ... mentioned, and this mayresult from the strong, culturally conditioned repugnance with which many non-entomologist researchers perceive insects. Ruddle concluded that many of theseresearchers ... 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...