hexbug

Stepped 1000 billion million times

Decomposed much decaying matter

Put their feelers in the air a lot

Eaten way too many ice cream cones that fell on the ground (unhealthyfor them but its okay)

Overthrown 74 world governments and replaced all officials with identical bug-controlled robots

Pollinated at least 7 flowers and plants

as far as super common bugs go Chrysolina bankii is an old reliable, the perfect find if you want to hold a shiny little black thing for a bit, to see your distorted reflection on its elytra, or simply to go "oh hey it's C. bankii season again". if you don't want to do any of that, they'll show up anyway. they love to show up

you can also get them to stare back at you if you want. this elicits no response because their eyesight probably sucks but the option is there

Parasa Moth (Parasa schausi complex), with ant friend, family Limacodidae, Costa Rica

Jewel Weevils (Eurhinus magnificus), family Eurhynchidae, Indian Hidalgo, Mexico

The magician (yes that’s the real common name), Marialma magicaria, Geometridae

Found in mountainous areas along the northwestern coast of South America

Lumbricus castaneus may be one of my favorite local earthworm species for its small size, active nature, and strong iridescence, which varies in color from deep blue to yellowish green.