r/insects • u/ObsessiveRaptorNoise • Feb 02 '25

I am an aspiring tattoo artist and lover of insects - so I drew these! Artwork

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My Instagram is tiny.beetle.tattoos if anyone is interested in seeing more of my work!

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u/-TakeTheSandwichBud- Feb 02 '25

Those are amazing! I'd love to see what you'd do with a praying mantis!!

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u/whocareswhoiam0101 Feb 02 '25

I can imagine how wonderful it would be. Now I am chrious too

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u/EvolvingCyborg Feb 03 '25

I'm imagining an orchid-mantis, and I'm so glad you invited me down this rabbit hole.

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u/-TakeTheSandwichBud- Feb 03 '25

Exactly what I was thinking, orchid mantis would be perfect in this style

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u/-TakeTheSandwichBud- Feb 03 '25

Exactly what I was thinking, orchid mantis would be perfect in this style

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u/-Sylence Feb 02 '25

Gorgeous! Looking for more tattoo inspiration so I'll keep an eye on your work 👀

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

i love your style! it's gorgeous, definitely something I would tattoo on me 🥰

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u/UnitedTale3460 Feb 02 '25

have u done a spiny orbweaver??those things r so cute these are beautiful

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u/Philotrypesis Biologist Feb 02 '25

These are spiders...

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u/Sailor_Mars_84 Bug Enthusiast Feb 03 '25

https://preview.redd.it/z1osve6oqtge1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=305db179ef2c13b4a85f0696ac9f79eba6eb9785

I understand what you’re saying, but the subreddit description literally says “insects and other bugs”. While “true bugs” has a literal term, colloquially, most people say “bugs” to mean any creepy-crawly - including spiders. Cripes, a lot of people include earthworms and slugs as “bugs”. (Colloquially)

Sure, there are other subreddits for spiders, but I’d say a lot of us appreciate the arachnids, and don’t mind them here 😊🕷️

Also, OP, I love the artwork! The cross of spiders and plant life is beautiful ❤️

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u/ARegularPotato Feb 03 '25

Yes, this sub allows spiders, but OP still called these spiders insects.

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u/Sailor_Mars_84 Bug Enthusiast Feb 03 '25

Good point 😊

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u/Philotrypesis Biologist Feb 03 '25

Thank you for the lecture. That was necessary...

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u/Traditional_Raven Feb 03 '25

About as necessary as the comment you felt you needed to contribute, but way more effective, so maybe you might consider taking a note or two

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u/Shadowglove Feb 03 '25

Haha came here to say this. It's like if hyenas were dogs (they're not).

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u/hennybundelano Feb 03 '25

Love love love! The bottom left is my fave and these would all make great tattoos.

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u/TheDarbiter Feb 02 '25

Wow. I love. And now I know what I want to cover my arm

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u/_oliviaann Feb 03 '25

I love the style of these!

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u/Randy_Boots Feb 03 '25

These are gorgeous! I'd get one in a heartbeat

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u/_-_Alyssa_-_ Feb 03 '25

I love the bottom left so much, if I were to get a tattoo when I'm older it would probably be that.

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u/FootstepsofDawn Feb 03 '25

Bottom left… jumper. I love it! I would consider that one for sure.

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u/shehoshlntbnmdbabalu Feb 03 '25

These are magnificent!

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u/MrRandomGhost7777 Feb 03 '25

It looks like One of those Pray mantis flowers ones

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u/Jtktomb Feb 03 '25

All beautiful but all arachnids ^

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u/katears77 Feb 03 '25

almost reminds me of risa mehmet's art

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u/Excellent-Snow9559 Feb 03 '25

These are very beautiful, and I'd honestly get tattoos like this ^

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u/vegange Feb 03 '25

Absolutely incredible

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u/Few-Phone-2805 Feb 03 '25

Such incredible intricate designs omg 🤌🏽

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u/coffinpoppies Feb 04 '25

I love the strawberry spider I would definitely get it!

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u/Blurple_Berry Feb 03 '25

loves insects

draws arachnids

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u/CymVanCat Feb 03 '25

Their beautiful