Cute Bugs? Are those even real?
Bugs are said to be nasty and stinky, and sometimes scary. They are said to lurk in dark corners and scare people from within. They creep up your arm, tingling with their nightmarish legsThey crawl on your body when you are asleep, investigating your nose’s crevasses with their mandibles – especially cockroaches. Hence, you want to get rid of them. But we have found some adorable bugs, and they will be the next sprinkle of sunshine.
There are more than 10 quintillion bugs in the world. Many are scary, but there are some adorable species that you cannot take your eyes off. Here, we are not talking about any bugs but those which are inherently beautiful and charming.
10 Cute Bugs You Will Definitely Make You Go AWWW!
Below are 10 fluffier, smooth, colorful, and shiny cute bugs that will make even a bug hater love them.
Bumble Bees
Bumblebees are plumpy, hairy little beasts that can grow up to 1 inch. They are usually black and orange with yellow bands and live in colonies. They are also known as Tribe Bombini or Humble-Bee. They often nest in the ground and are found in higher latitudes and altitudes.
Rosy Maple Moth
The rosy maple moth is also known as the Great Silk Moth. They vary in color – the upper side of the wings is yellow to creamish-white with pink at the edge and base of the wings – which looks like vanilla-strawberry ice cream. The amount of pink color can vary as per their body size. Sometimes there are no traces of pink color. These cute bugs are usually found in deciduous forests. They can grow up to 2 inches long when they spread their wings.
Orchid Mantis
Orchid mantis looks like flowers because of their pinkish-white body that resembles petals. It usually lives in bushes and small plants that grow white and pink flowers. However, it can often change colors to pink and purple and looks like orchids that grow in the humid habitat of Malaysia. They change colors by detecting humidity and light. The male orchid mantis grows up to 1 inch, while the female orchid mantis grows up to 2½ inches long.
American Puppy Spider
American puppy spiders are also known as South American Goliath birdeater. They are humongous cute bugs and have eight legs. They have a body that will fit in your fist. As per the Harvard University’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, this handful-sized spider can weigh up to six ounces. It makes a loud clicking sound with its claws when threatened and in dangerous situations. Among all spider species, the American puppy spider is one of the most cute bugs you have ever seen.
Buff Ermine Moth
Buff Ermines are yellow or white in color. They have black dots all over their wings which vary in size. These hairy creatures can be seen from July to October. They are medium-sized insects and are usually 34-44 mm when they spread their wings. They are usually found in gardens, hedgerows, woodlands, and parks. These cute bugs are found in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
The Venezuelan Poodle Moth is also known as Fluffy Moth, Cute Moth, Poodle Moth, and even Puppy Moth. This mysterious little creature is said to be a blend of a large moth and a bright, fluffy white poodle. Sounds unreal, right? Well, it’s not. The species of the Venezuelan Poodle Moth was discovered in 2009 by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The internet was in awe after finding these fluffy little insects. It has raised eyebrows with black eyebrows and a mustache. In addition, these cute bugs are covered in a snow-white fur coat that looks like a poodle dog – hence the name – Venezuelan Poodle Moth.
Big–Eyed Caterpillar
Big-feyed caterpillars are both weird and adorable. It has cartoon-like eyes which look like googlies used in crafts and arts. Experts say they are spicebush swallowtails. After quite a few transformations, they become butterflies. They usually look like bird droppings. But viewers claim it as – beautiful and adorable. Upon growing up, they kind of look like snakes with two wide eyes. Some say this is because they camouflage to escape from danger. Sometimes they wrap themselves in leaves and bushes to hide from predators.
Human Faced Bug
Bugs cannot get any weirder or more adorable, you might think. But what would you say after this Human-Faced Bugs – sounds so unearthly? Well, this doesn’t mean they are from outer space, or the aliens dropped them off. They were found in the region of the Karkala bypass. When you see it from a distance, you might see a human face artwork with a Charlie Chaplin mustache. They are usually red, yellow, orange, and brown in color and are found in South Asian countries. These creatures loiter in the palm trees and are harmless. They drink juice from the leaves and branches. But unfortunately, they live only for 20-30 days.
Golden Tortoise Beetle
The golden tortoise beetles are metallic gold in color, and the internet consider this one of the most cute bugs. They change their color to dull brown when disturbed. These tiny herbivores of the leaf beetle family have transparent dome-shaped shells on plant foliage, sweet potato leaves, and vines like morning glory. These are native to North America and are often known as ‘Gold Bugs.’
Glasswinged Butterfly
The glasswinged butterflies are often known for their transparent wings, which help them hide in the wild. They are migratory insects and can travel up to 19 km per day at a speed of 13 kmph. They feed on plants like Lantana – a shrub with aromatic flowers- and lay eggs on the nightshade family plants to keep their eggs safe. This is because these plants have alkaloid compounds, which are toxic to humans and make the birds feel nauseated. They can store alkaloids in their body, and the males convert them into pheromones to attract females.
Peacock Spider
Peacock spiders are similar to Australian jumping spiders with enhanced mating dance. This means they dance while copulating, just like peacocks. They can jump about 10 cm or 40 times, depending on their body size. They can see the entire light spectrum, including the UV. The body color – rainbow color – defines the name ‘Peacock Spider.’ They are usually found across the entire southern half of the Australian continent in grasslands, coastal dunes, scrub forests, and other regions.
Conclusion
Though these cute bugs are adorable, some bugs, such as – American Puppy Spiders, can be malicious, and their bites can be life-threatening. Apart from this fact, viewers find them attractive and adorable, and even some insects have made the netizens go AWW!
