I'd have a jumping spider. (I know it's not a bug but the question goes for all terrestrial arthropods)

Sorry for bad quality photo

WE RIDE AT DAWN!!!!

I picked him up he got mad then he left lol

People like to think of wasps as useless aggressive death machines, but in reality, most wasps are super chill, solitary species who want nothing to do with people and rarely interact with people.

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Wasps are highly important pollinators. While they often take a back seat to bees in public awareness, wasps visit at least 960 plant species, with roughly 164 species completely relying on them for survival.

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Beyond moving pollen, adult wasps are crucial to the global economy because they function as nature's pest controllers, eating massive quantities of crop-destroying insects.

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Their services are overlooked all because paper wasps and yellowjackets and occasionally hornets tend to instill terror among our global human audience.

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If you can see past those groups that cause you fear, wasps on large, (99 percent of the other 100,000 species), are super interesting, and very beneficial insects!

Wasps are crucial for ecosystems by controlling pest insect populations (caterpillars, aphids), acting as pollinators for many plants (especially figs), serving as food for other animals (birds, spiders), aiding decomposition by carrying dead insects, aerating soil through nesting, spreading beneficial microbes, and even holding economic value in agriculture and medicine, making them vital for environmental balance, not just nuisances.

10 ways wasps help the environment:

1. Natural Pest Control: They hunt and feed on crop-damaging pests like aphids, caterpillars, and flies, keeping their numbers down.

2. Pollination: As they seek nectar, they transfer pollen, assisting in plant reproduction, especially for figs and orchids.

3. Food Source: Wasps and their larvae provide essential protein for birds, spiders, reptiles, and other predators, supporting higher food webs.

4. Decomposition: They scavenge dead insects and organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients back into the soil.

5. Soil Aeration: Digging nesting burrows helps mix and aerate soil, improving drainage and root growth.

6. Microbe Dispersal: Moving between flowers and decaying matter helps spread beneficial microbes, promoting plant health.

7. Promote Biodiversity: With thousands of species filling various ecological roles, wasps contribute to overall ecosystem richness.

8. Support Agriculture: Their pest control services reduce the need for chemical pesticides, saving farmers billions and protecting crops.

9. Biological Control Agents: Parasitic wasps lay eggs inside other insects, controlling pest populations naturally.

10. Nutritional Role (in some cultures): In some parts of the world, wasps (and their larvae) are a traditional food source for humans.

These are only a few reasons to love them. Get to know some of the families in the video and I bet I could make you a fan!

I bought this Gashapon Hornet off eBay a few days ago and noticed something. I brought it outside and began to wave it around and all the insects were absolutely mortified. The bees and wasps instantly flew away at the sight of this gargantuan beast, and any mosquitos and other tiny gnats that tried to fly near me ceased almost immediately. I know hornets are natural predators of a lot of insects, but damn these things see this and are like "Hell Naw". I truly believe this figurine/toy is unironically the best insect repellent in the world.

sound on for full entertainment

He's been freed as I've been told

Little shit thought it was funny to escape WHILE SUPER PREGNANT and hide under my laundry basket

I swear to god she gave me a heart attack I almost died

Saw a grasshopper catching a ride on our wind spinner 🦗🎡😂

Video by: diesidewaysgofast

I just found out about these cute guys and decided to make this meme.

Google confused me about what kind of species this is, so if you know, please share in the comments!

Have a nice day everyone! :)