Marci, 

Just in case you ever find yourself willing to overcome your bug aversion, cicadas are 100% safe and a great source of protein!  I discovered this one night when World's Most Precious Pooch brought one into play.  Isn't that sweet?  Until WMPP swallowed her playmate.  Whole and Alive.  This led to a frantic Google hunt by me.  I learned that people (and pooches) all around the world enjoy this crunchy culinary delight.  Bon appetit!  :-D