This Bug Is Sold as Food in China

They say cicadas are a seasonal snack in China, but the story behind them is even more surprising. This short video reveals how cicadas are raised on dedicated farms, from eggs laid in dry branches to nymphs feeding near host trees. After nearly two years underground, they emerge at night and are collected before completing their transformation. Crispy, unusual, and popular in some markets and restaurants, cicadas are one of China’s most unexpected summer foods.