Insects Take the Spotlight - Single panel comics

A Series of Single-Panel Comics by Bernie Paquette, Illustrated by Nature

These single-panel comics feature real insects observed in the field paired with humorous captions. Each panel blends close observation and wit—inviting readers to slow down and notice the small creatures that quietly shape our ecosystems. When you slow down and look closely, the world grows infinitely larger.

#217, 1/24/2026

Bee ICE

They said Bee Nice, not Bee ICE!

#216, 1/17/2026

Fly on the wall

This is one job where you get to hear what shit sounds like.

#215, 1/10/2026

    Inverter* meets birder

Bumblebee, "Look, man, no hands."  

Woodpecker, "Man, the hummingbirds are small these days." 

*Inverter: One who enjoys observing insects and learning about them.

#214, 1/3/2026

My First cousin twice removed

"BugyeyedBernie, you say. Hmm, are you sure you are my first cousin, twice removed? Your eyes are so small. What happened to your other four legs? "

                                                                                           - Eastern Eyed Click Beetle Alaus oculatus 

This post is part of the Insects Take the Spotlight series.

View all comics in the series → here. At the end of each, select 'older posts' for more until you get to the last of the series. 

View video: This Comic Makes Bugs Great Again by Kurt's Comic Review.