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The crawling monkey is the larvae of the golden cicada. It is called differently in different places. It has different names: Jie Lao Turtle, Jie Lao Monkey, Bow Pot, Climbing Grasshopper, Cicada Turtle, Climbing Ghost, Cicada Monkey, Child-Eating Monkey, Jie Lao Monkey, and Climbing Monkey. Cicada monkey is cold in nature and fragrant in taste. It has the functions of dispersing wind and clearing the lungs, relieving fever and calming convulsions. Cicada monkey is rich in nutrients and delicious, making it a fashionable delicacy. After scientific analysis, grasshoppers are rich in amino acids, proteins and trace elements. Essential amino acids for the human body account for 46.63% of the total amino acids. They can be called the protein king in today's food. The fresh nymphs and adults of grasshoppers, especially the nymphs, are not only rich in nutrients and delicious, but also have particularly high medicinal value, making them top-quality medicinal foods.