Girl Meets Bug
The web's first blog by bugs, for humans!
“If human beings were to disappear tomorrow, the world would go on with little change…But if invertebrates were to disappear, I doubt that the human species could last more than a few months.”
— E. O. Wilson, The Little Things That Run the World
Why are bugs important?
Bugs are responsible for pollinating almost every flower on Earth!
Bugs are our planet's cleanup crew! They eat or bury animal waste and rotting material and help it return to the soil.
Bugs are food for many other animals... including humans!
Ready to learn more?
When we receive questions about bugs from our readers, we will post the answers on the blog! Check out some of our latest posts!
Why are bugs important?
Bugs are responsible for pollinating almost every flower on Earth!
Bugs return nutrients to the soil to help plants grow.
Bugs are our planet's cleanup crew! They eat or bury animal waste and rotting material and help it return to the soil.
Bugs help control pests in our gardens and farms.
Bugs are food for many other animals... including humans!
Bugs are very important to scientific research, and are even used in medicine!
Bug Art of the Week!
Have you created a drawing, painting, sculpture, or other type of art about bugs? Submit it on our Facebook page to be entered for Bug Art of the Week! Each week, one artist will be featured here and on the Facebook page.
Submission rules:
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The artwork must have something to do with bugs
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The artwork must be family-friendly!
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Include a few sentences about why you made this artwork or what made you choose bugs as your subject.
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If you have an online gallery, store, or artist account, feel free to include the link so people can see all of your work!
