Browsing by Subject "Ruspolia differens"
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Abundance and nutritional compositions of ruspolia differens polymorphs from Masaka District: Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)This study was conducted to determine the abundance and nutritional compositions of Ruspolia differens polymorphs. The objectives of the study were: 1) to compare relative abundance of different polymorphs and males and ... -
Microbial contaminants in wild harvested and traded edible long-horned grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Edible insects are now globally recognised as alternative sources of food and feed. Currently, over 470 spp of insects are consumed in Africa alone, with Ruspolia differens being the most common in central Uganda. Harvesting ... -
The role of host plants, temperature and natural enemies in the development, survival and reproduction of edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae)
(Makerere University, 2021-12-13)The edible long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens Serville) is a very important source of food and income in East Africa. However, the insect is currently obtained from seasonally swarming wild populations which are ...