Scientists decoded the true identity of the mezcal worm, long shrouded in myth. Credit: Stock A genetic study has finally solved the mystery of the worm inside mezcal bottles. While speculation ranged from butterflies to weevils, DNA analysis revealed that all sampled larvae came from a single moth species, Comadia redtenbacheri. This insect is a traditional delicacy in Mexico, believed …
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