| Cirina butyrospermi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Saturniidae |
| Subfamily: | Saturniinae |
| Tribe: | Bunaeini |
| Genus: | Cirina |
| Species: | C. butyrospermi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cirina butyrospermi Vuillet, 1911 | |
Cirina butyrospermi is a species of moth of the family Saturniidae described by André Vuillet in 1911.
The caterpillar of C. butyrospermi, known as 'chitoumou', is eaten as source of protein in West Africa. They feed exclusively on the leaves of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), which is widely cultivated in the region for the production of shea butter, as well as traditional medicines and other goods. The caterpillars can be eaten raw, dried or fried.
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References
- "Cirina butyrospermi". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "The contribution of 'chitoumou', the edible caterpillar Cirina butyrospermi, to the food security of smallholder farmers in southwestern Burkina Faso". Food Security via United States Department of Agriculture website. 12 (1): 221–234. 2020. ISSN 1876-4517. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- Nikiema, A. & Umali, B.E. "Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.". - In: Van der Vossen, H.A.M. & Mkamilo, G.S. (eds.) "Plant resources of tropical Africa 14 : vegetable oils". - Wageningen : PROTA Foundation; Leiden : Backhuys; Wageningen : CTA, 2007. - 236 p. - p.182-187.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Cirina butyrospermi |
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