The Insect world can be vicious, vile, and downright dangerous, but they can also be sweet and, dare I say, romantic?
From courtship dances and glowing caves to all-female clubs, it’s obvious that while these Invertebrates may not have much backbone, they can surely show their love in style.
TAKE THE QUIZ!
Answer the questions below and take note of which letter you answered the most to find out which spineless creature you embody when it comes to romance!
- When you’re feeling down, what does your partner get you?
A. Your favorite mixtape
B. A weighted blanket and a warm hug
C. Quiet time together, like doing yoga
D. A surprise out-of-town day trip. Gotta shake things up and stay spontaneous!
E. Partner? I can buy myself my favorite iced coffee, thank you very much - In your barkada, you and your partner are known as…
A. The couple who makes everyone else feel like they’re third-wheeling
B. The bringer of snacks. You take care of everyone
C. Practically twins! You even dress the same
D. The power couple. You take on the world together
E. The halaman and you’re proud of it! - What’s your ideal home decor?
A. Minimalist, but you share all your things with your partner
B. Muted tones but with a splash of fairy lights
C. Earth tones and cottage core
D. Maximalist — you’re not afraid of loud colors
E. Anything goes, but a sofa bed for friends who want to stay over is a must - What’s your go-to date night?
A. Signing up for couple dance classes
B. Making homemade treats while watching movies
C. A chill evening at the nearest cafe
D. Dinner at your favorite local restaurant, then party the rest of the night
E. A dinner date with your friends - Your short-term plans include…
A. Wrapping up the latest present for your partner
B. Planning a little coffee crawl to try out some new cafes
C. Making time for a quick shopping date at an ukay
D. Moving in together as soon as possible
E. Figuring out the next self-care date for yourself - Meanwhile, your long term plans include…
A. Maybe moving in together at some point, but you’re both chilling and just enjoy things as they are
B. Learning how to make your own bread. Here’s to more home hobbies, including more ways to cook for your partner
C. Sharing a space together — doesn’t matter if it’s an apartment or their parent’s house
D. Buying a house ASAP! Have kids or even furkids
E. Finding a shared home with friends - Your ideal vacation spot is…
A. The Masungi Georeserve Discovery trail to climb the giant web and see the gorgeous Sierra Madre mountains
B. Staycation, please. There’s no place like home
C. A multiday hike. You need your Vitamin Tree
D. Glamping at a beach
E. Road trip with your barkada - You have a genie who could grant you three food wishes. What would you wish for?
A. A buritto, minalot and suman!
B. Macaroni and cheese, pancakes, and tsokolate!
C. Sourdough bread, iced coffee, margarita pizza!
D. The fast food special of the day, fried rice, and a liter of energy drink!
E. Fruit shake, leche flan, and egg drop soup!
WHICH INSECT ARE YOU IN RELATIONSHIPS?
Which letter did you choose the most in the above questions? Here’s where you find out what kind of Insect you resonate with in romance.
A JUMPING SPIDER
You like to take it slow and show your love in many ways, just like the Jumping Spider.
Jumping Spiders have a careful courtship process that can involve complex mating dances, flashy colors, and little drumming music.
Some might call you spineless for taking it easy, but a slow burn is satisfying. What isn’t spineless about you is that you aren’t afraid to show your love to everyone around you (even if it might be a little over the top, maybe even a little cringe).
B GLOW-WORM
You are glowing and bring that kilig factor wherever you go — you’re a Glow-Worm!
You and your partner are all about glimmers and no triggers. Talk about perfect chemistry!
While your radiance may not come from luciferin molecules like it does for Arachnocampa Glow-Worms, you, too, prefer to stay in, be cozy, and wait for yummy snacks to come to you. Who needs clubs and dancing, when your partner is what makes it a home sweet home?
C LEAF INSECT
Men? Who needs them? You vibe like a Leaf Insect (and other Phasmids, including Stick Insects) who usually have all-female colonies!
According to Kaytee Smith from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, it can be quite rare to see a male, because these Bugs reproduce through pathogenesis, a type of asexual reproduction. This means that all of their offspring are clones.
Quality time for you also means being out in nature with your favorite flannel top, but you’re always down for a warm cup of tea or coffee indoors when it’s sweater weather.
D PRAYING MANTIS
As an active hunter, you’re out and about and ready to strike when you find the right one. You can be a bit intense, but you’re just looking for the right person who matches your energy.
Female Praying Mantises are knownfor eating their mate and moving on (but maybe… don’t do hat?). You and your partner are (or will be) inseparable yet independent.
Your relationship may sometimes need elbow grease to stay squeaky smooth, but you both know that it doesn’t take just a prayer for a happily ever after.
E APHID
You’re an Aphid! You’re single! You don’t need to mingle! Confidently independent and happy to be on your own.
Aphids reproduce through parthenogenesis and can have generations of clones in a short amount of time — talk about peak efficiency! That doesn’t mean you’re lonely. Just like how Aphids congregate on plants sipping plant juices together, you have tons of friends and loved ones around to support you.
You cherish all of your relationships and give them everything you’ve got, but also give a lot of that love to yourself.
Which one did you get? What kind of “spineless” love do you embody? Take a quick snap and share it with your partner and friends!
I hope this inspires you to celebrate love of all kinds. All of these invertebrates might be spineless, but they’re boldly loving whoever they want to. What are you waiting for? Get out and say amore, not less!
LET’S GET THINGS STRAIGHT… OR MAYBE NOT!
The Invertebrate world is crawling with queer relationships. Laura Poppins from Live Science shares that same-sex interactions are very common.
While it may be a form of competition (some Moths use same-sex encounters to distract other potential suitors), cooperation (female Beetles mounting to look like a larger more attractive female), or accident, it is definitely normal.
