Describes first taste of marko ilkoaru/witchetty grub (Endoxyla leucomochla) from the roots of a special acacia (Acacia Kempeana). Describes the signs and techniques to find the grubs.

1. Photograph:(JA33:64) Australian Aboriginal girl digging for rabbit.

2. Photograph:(JA33:90) Makgo in tree roots which have been split to expose the grubs.

Fauna mentioned: Marko ilkoaru/witchetty grub (Endoxyla leucomochla); rabbits; bandicoots

Flora mentioned: Acacia (Acacia Kempeana)

CreatorCecil John Hackett
ControlAA 122/1/1/34
Date Range1933  -  1934
Quantity 0.01cm,   3   B&W photographs 100x75 mm and 65x80 mm
FormatsMounted Photographic Prints
Series AA 122/01/01