From:  Edible insect nutrition and bioinformatics based nutritional assessment

 Variability across insect species in terms of sustainability & farming efficiency.

S.NO.Insect speciesSustainability & farming efficiency
1Crickets (A. domesticus)Efficient to farm; requires controlled environment for temperature and humidity. Popular in human food applications.
2Mealworms (T. molitor)Highly efficient in converting feed into biomass; low water requirements; suitable for both food and feed production.
3Black soldier fly larvae (H. illucens)Excellent for waste valorization, highly efficient in converting organic waste to protein and fat; sustainable feed source.
4Grasshoppers (Caelifera species)Can thrive in both wild and controlled environments; less commonly farmed for large scale production due to farming challenges.
5Termites (AVT species)Efficient in breaking down cellulose; potential for low-input farming systems; may be challenging to farm at a large scale.
6Honeybees (Apis mellifera)Can be farmed for both honey and larvae; requires careful management; small scale production due to beekeeping challenges.
7Ants (Formicidae species)Can be farmed in controlled environments; some species can be difficult to harvest in large quantities.
8Silkworms (Bombyx mori)Commonly farmed for silk production; larvae are nutritious; challenges include high feed costs and water consumption.