What is a sago worm?
What is a sago worm?
The sago worm, or sago grub, is the larvae of the Sago Palm Weevil. The sago palm tree is chopped down and the trunk is left to rot.
Can you eat sago worm in Borneo?
Not something that you will find in a normal restaurant in Borneo but the sago worm is a delicacy eaten by some indgenous groups in Borneo. It is especially famous among the Kadazandusun in Sabah, and the Melanau in Sarawak. However, it is not exclusive to Borneo, as it is also eaten by the people of New Guinea and Ecuador.
What is sago grub?
Sago Grub is supposed to be a pest because it burrows and eats voraciously into the heart of sago palm, and cause the tree dies. However, sago grub is a highly sought after food that brings good money. You can see the statue of Sago Palm Weevil at the entrance of Rumbia Information Centre.
What is the scientific name of sago palm weevil?
Sago Palm Weevil (Species: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus olivier ), adult of Sago Grub, is also known as Red Palm Weevil, and Asian Palm Weevil. Locals call it Linggaung. According to Dr. Arthur Chung, an insect expert, adult Sago Palm Weevil is also consumed in Sabah.
