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WITCHETTY GRUB

by Jamey
English Name (bush): Witchetty Bush
Scientific Name (bush): Acacia kempeana
Arrernte Name (bush): tnyeme
Luritja Name (bush): ilykuwarra

English Name (grub): Witchetty Grub
Scientific Name (grub): Xyleutes leuchomochla
Arrernte Name (grub): tyape
Luritja Name (grub): maku

DESCRIPTION
A witchetty grub is white and its head is black and yellow. It is up to 12cm long and 3 cm thick. It lives in the roots of the Witchetty Bush.

HABITAT
The Witchetty Bush is found in most habitats.

COLLECTING AND EATING
You find a tree with little cracks in the ground around it. You dig the roots out with a crowbar or a kudra (digging stick). Then you break the roots in half and see if there are any witchetty grubs inside. You can eat them without cooking or cooked. They taste like eggs. Eating witchetty grubs makes you get energy because it makes your blood strong and move faster.