#bug propaganda

[fallenaither]

They did, in fact, attend the tournament.

I wanted to do a little comic about how Apollyon even got in the contest in the first place since they absolutely would not have done it unprompted. (And finally showed Pan off properly here!)

Also features Lobelia by @vulturereyy along with Roseline and Zabava from @mouse-drawings!

Apollyon and Lobelia are currently facing one another and can be voted for in @bug-oc's tournament here. Votes for Apollyon aren't necessary but the support would be appreciated!

[skittishmutt]

I just watched an 8 Minute video about Ladybugs and Ladybeetles and how the idea that Ladybeetles are harmful is misinformation lowkey

You can watch his video here as I'm just restating all of his points in Text form because some people prefer to read over watching the video, But for people who wanna support Him directly you can observe here!!!

Back on topic, The beetles! The picture below is a graph of what he means...

The first thing he talked about was how Ladybugs were introduced into America in between 1916-1988 from southeastern Asia, (unsure where about they were first introduced but they were first documented in 1988.)

The term Ladybeetle has a negative connotation so people have begun to call them Harlequin ladybugs to give them a less harmful identity!

Okay. So the bugs are now in America... What's the harm?

The claims being made about these bugs are that they are Dangerous when that simply isn't true!

“They're aggressive” isn't inherently true, They also could be talking about their appetite! Harlequin ladybugs can eat up to 50 aphids a day which tremendously decreases the population,, You also aren't likely to get bit by one, But if you do get bit it won't hurt very much. It's very minor, and they aren't going to like ruin your entire nervous system with a little bite!

“They invade homes!” which isn't exclusive to Harlequin ladybugs , Many other bugs do this by sending out a smell to invite the other bugs inside from the cold, as they may not know where else to go!

“They're stinky. ” Often times the smelly scent they produce is out of fear, The scent / Residue they leave behind is due to it being a defense mechanism!

They also aren't bad for dogs, It's just that once a dog ate a buttload of them and got sick. If you watch your dog and don't let them eat any bugs it's probably fine lmao

That's kind of it for my rant but if you wanted to watch his video I'd absolutely suggest it, he explains it much more thoroughly and it's generally just a well put together video,,,

[thatlifebloodvessel]

A little bit of art of Maria for the @bug-oc tournament going on.

Oh, and a cute little timelapse because why not.

[sushiikando]

I offer you, a small collection of Mal content!! in preperation for the @bug-oc tournament,, Im so excited to be able to actually take part this year! so sad i missed it the last time

Full drawing collection first!

bonus snippet of what they used to look like also! before the science, if you can even call it that

aaaaaand sketches :)

i dont know what sort of toxic yaoi its got going on with the moth king but im working on it ok

I love this freak of an unethical mad scientist and i hope u guys love him too

[fallenvoidhere]

Wasn't sure which oc to draw first so decided to draw more at once :D (probably going to draw the rest of the ocs soon). Also, they're all really pretty, love the designs!

@bug-oc

[darth-moth]

Propaganda no.2

Updated look plus some other things.(If we *somehow* win then @bug-oc can this picture be used instead?(If we update it more just disregard this))

[hishap]

A vote for the Blue Team (Mimi the mimicfly, Terra the beetle & Wil the wasp) in the @bug-oc tournament is a vote for trans, lesbian, and trans lesbian rights! \o/

(art of the girls & Wil by @emotionally-devastated-moth )

[bug-oc]

Mirach is very cute! I think they all would get along,, sad they have to go against each other!

peace and love on bug earth :)

[mcihel71]

ANON PELASE CONSIDER BUGS PLEASE. PLEASE CO SDIER THEM PRETTY PLEASE GIVE THEM BUG WINS I MEAN ELYTRA ADE LIRBE DKAKNENS BU

actually i have removed the wings from every Minecraft person no more birds

[lemonlimestar]

anything can be yuri if u read enough random 90s elseworlds comics

bonus doodle

[fallenaither]

I feel like if Apollyon ever were to meet Marigold somehow, it would be really curious since they haven't met any other moth of the same species since arriving in Bugaria.

It probably isn't helping it's odds of not getting transmutated with some of their questioning though, even if they mean well.

(I was fully inspired by this post from Marigold's creator because I was, in fact, guilty of interpreting the character taller than she actually is. Partially since Apollyon is on the taller side themself. ^^;)

Apollyon is currently in a tournament hosted by @bug-oc and can be voted for here!

[clownsuu]

How do you feel knowing you converted most of the welcome community to Howdy lovers

The howdy propaganda

W O R K E D -

[mini cw link has mini caterpillars in it]

[thatlifebloodvessel]

Hahaha! This is so good!! I really like how you drew the embroidery on Maria's hood. That reminds me, I should probably get some of my own bug propaganda out there soon, I'll probably have something prepared in a couple of days.

They'll fight it out funking style.

Zabava and Roseline have moved onto the second around in @bug-oc tournament! This time they are up against Maria by @thatlifebloodvessel. Vote for your fave in this poll! I'm sure all three will walk away from the encounter as friends.

My ladies will appreciate your support! The proceeds from this poll will go towards restocking stolen items.

[thatlifebloodvessel]

Well there goes getting in and out quietly...

Some bug propaganda for round two of the @bug-oc Tournament! Featuring Zabava and Roseline from @mouse-drawings and Maria made by me. You can vote for either bug right here!

There's only around two more days to vote as of writing this, so vote quickly!!

[one-time-i-dreamt]

A country had absolutely zero bugs in it, realizing this the government decided to create tons of pro-bug propaganda. Trying to convince the BUGS to move here.

[anthonyzoxide]

Today on drawing crossover False art despite not having seen a second of the crossover (I just think she's neat)