The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 52
Grubs
Grubs.
Amongst the delicacies the grub takes a prominent position. This is like a large caterpillar; it is found both in living and dead trees, principally the mimosa. Its location is not difficult to discover, owing to the refuse which is always to be seen at the outlet of the hole. A slice split off from a tree often discloses three or four of them; others out of sight are drawn from their homes, no doubt much to their astonishment, by means of a long barb-ended twig. These grubs are about the size of one's finger, and are often swallowed at once by the blacks. When roasted, the skin, together with the head and numerous legs, come off. It then looks like a roll of fresh butter, and is by no means bad eating.
The long transparent jelly-like-looking worm which penetrates dead logs on the margin of salt-water rivers, and known as cobra, is also much relished.