Scyphophorus acupunctatus explained

Scyphophorus acupunctatus, the sisal weevil or agave weevil, is a species of polyphaga beetle of the family of the Curculionidae.^[1] Sisal weevil larvae, known as picudo del agaveor "nixtamal worms", are a traditional food in parts of Mexico.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Scyphophorus acupunctatus (agave weevil). cabi.org. 31 August 2017.
2. Web site: No One Wants to Dig for Worms Anymore. Eater.com. August 2023 .