Here is a Congolese recipe that AP’s special Africa correspondent Michelle Faul describes as “one of the tastiest” for mopane worms. Mopani Worms for four people.

Here is a Congolese recipe that AP’s special Africa correspondent Michelle Faul describes as “one of the tastiest” for mopane worms. Mopani Worms for four people.

A RECIPE. Here is a Congolese ... In most of southern Africa mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. Monday, June 9, ...

After six weeks of rain, the mopane worms can be seen clinging to, and feeding on, the leaves of the mopane trees in rural Gwanda, an arid cattle-ranching area in southern Zimbabwe.

However, mopane worms are exceptionally difficult to come by if you don't live in Africa. Once I decided that I needed to try caterpillars for myself, the only way I was able to get them to Boston was ...

Mopane worms are enjoyed throughout Africa and now an entrepreneur is about to change everything you may think about this delicacy. While some may consider mopane worms exotic or a meal that ...

In this photo taken Sunday Jan. 16, 2013, Mpokuhle Ncube hangs from a Mopane tree in search of mopane worms for harvesting in Gwanda, Zimbabwe.

In this photo taken Monday Jan. 7, 2013, Mavis Nkomo shows her mopane worms which she leaves to dry in the open after harvesting them in Gwanda, Zimbabwe.