Bugs are Friends, Not Foe (2024)

We are in an insect apocalypse. Every year, we lose at least 2% of Earth’s insect population.

This zine was inspired by entomophobia, the common fear of insects. Many of us grow up afraid of bugs, whether that fear is learned through our surroundings or rooted in an evolutionary instinct. However, what we often overlook is how essential insects are to our survival. The vast majority play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, providing food for other animals, and pollinating the crops we depend on. Without insects, our ecosystems and ultimately our own lives would be dramatically different.

This zine aims to challenge the fear and negative perceptions surrounding insects by highlighting their importance and the role they play in our everyday lives. It encourages readers to pause, reconsider, and think twice before mindlessly killing a bug they find in their home.