Zompopos de mayo

Zompopos de mayo is a traditional dish of leaf cutter ants. These are the only insects that are consumed in the country. Due to the fact that the ants are seasonal, they can only be found in May during the rainy season. Once harvested, the leaf cutter ants are sold in the markets where they're roasted on the comal with salt and a dab of butter. Zompopos de mayo are served with salt and lime juice in a tortilla, but they're sometimes also added to guacamole. The flavor is usually described as being similar to roasted peanuts.