Entomophagy, the consumption of insects, is being promoted as an alternative sustainable source of animal protein for humans and animals. Insects, followed by caterpillars (Lepidoptera, 18%). bees, wasps, ants (Hymenoptera, 14%); locusts, locusts, crickets (Orthoptera, 13%); leafhoppers and bugs (Hemiptera, 10%); termites (Isoptera, 3%); Dragonfly (dragonfly, 3%); true fly (Diptera, 2%). Indian ethnic groups also consume insects as food. Insect consumption is widespread among ethnic groups in northeastern India, particularly among the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, among the ethnic groups in Orissa, not so much. Insects are rich sources of energy, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. The protein content of insects is comparable to beef and milk. The environmental impact of insect breeding is very low. Insects can efficiently convert food into protein (a cricket, for example, needs 1/15th as much food as a cow does) and are very efficient at using waste. Currently, most edible insects are harvested from the wild, but semi-domestication and indoor farming are increasing insect availability and the sustainability of production. Not enough to meet your protein needs. Insects as mini-livestock offer many environmental benefits compared to conventional livestock, but their nutritional value is similar.