ABSTRACT
Instituto de Biologia UN AM. Aptdo. postal 70-153. 04510 Mexico D.F. MEXICO. E-mail: relorduy@ibunam. ibiologia. unam.mx
Abstract Insects as a major animal group possess an enormous biodiversity and form a colossal biomass in nature that is generally wasted. Insects offer us many ben efits, including use in human and animal nutrition, medicine, religion, art and handicrafts. They are also efficient recyclers of organic matter and provide a source of economic gain for the poor through their sale.
