The worm feeds on mopane tree leaves, although the diet is not restricted to this tree. The worms are exported to Botswana and some are transported to the city of Bulawayo for distribution throughout Zimbabwe.
In the context of Zimbabwe, certain species of worms primarily feed on mopane tree leaves, but their diet is not restricted to this single source. These worms play a role in being shipped to Botswana and then sent to the city of Bulawayo for widespread dissemination throughout the country.