History Characters / BugsnaxBugsnax

Bananas, or in Cobhopper's case a cob of corn, that live in trees and navigate by jumping between canopies. The Trip Shot can easily knock them down. Of note, two Banoppers comprise the Scoopy Banoopy.

Curious, crabby apples that like to get their claws on anything that interests them, dragging it back to their lairs. This can include the Buggy Ball and Snak Trap, or even other Bugsnax. The Red type are found in Simmering Springs while the Green are found in Boiling Bay.

The Royale variant appears in The Isle of [=BIGSnax=]. Instead of fries, it has tater tots for legs.

* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Will always go after sauce, particularly ketchup, to the point of knocking themselves silly. [[spoiler:Becomes a literal WeaksauceWeakness when a special sauce made by Wambus is used. The Bungers are so excited by it that they off themselves and the Spuddys in droves.]]
* BurgerFool: Played with. They aren't people that work at burger joints, rather they are living burgers that are often quite foolish.

Hot dogs, bun and all, that wiggle across the ground. The Shy Weenyworm even has condiments. A regular Weenyworm can be seen inching around Wambus' garden patch while the Shy variant requires breaking into a sealed chamber.

* MakeMyMonsterGrow: For some reason, if you were to cover a Shy Weenyworm in ketchup, it will grow twice as big and become hostile towards everything that moves. Including ''you''!

* AnimateInanimateObject: More so than the other Bugsnaxs. It is essentially just a beverage with eyes.

Ribblepedes are meaty centipedes that hang out on walls and ceilings; commonly around Triffany's digsite. It loves hot sauce.

* BlueAndOrangeMorality: [[spoiler:Saying they are evil would definitely be an understatement. Despite their gruesome and downright horrific nature, many Bugsnax don't really see anything wrong with assimilating grumpuses into becoming more of themselves.]] And as an added bonus, many of the Bugsnaxs are actually quite friendly and playful to Grumpuses, with even a few of them [[PetTheDog allowing grumpuses like Gramble and the Journalist to pet them.]]

* {{Cephalothorax}}: A lot of the Bugsnax have this kind of body type considering that most of them are just food items with limbs.

* ImpossiblyDeliciousFood: A variant. The Bugsnax are noted to be very tasty and filling, being noted as being something that "you haven't lived until you've tried it". [[spoiler:It's an intentional part of the allure for the Bugsnax, and not in a good way, given they're parasites.]] That said, anyone who is allergic to them cannot stomach them no matter how tasty they are [[spoiler:and given their true nature, it's possible that they might not be very effective on people who don't have any troubles to prey on]].

Multiple versions appear in different areas of the game and Cheery in particular is a part of the Scoopy Banoopy Bugsnax.\\\

* MascotMook: Strabby is THE Bugsnax that appears in promotional material. To the point that when the game went gold, a life-sized gold figure of a Strabby was made.

* TeamPet: Sprout is definetly this for the Expedition.

Odd wormy snax that look like root vegetables (carrots and parsnips respectively) and fittingly can dig into the dirt to avoid being preyed upon. Aside from that there's not much to them.

* LightIsGood: Downplayed The White Rootles are white in color and are no more dangerous than any other bugsnax.
* OstrichHeadHiding: Exaggerated. Instead of stick their heads in the ground, they stick their entire ''body'' in it.

* OverlyLongTongue: As stated above, it has a very longue which can use to pick up anything that it likes.

* PowerPincers: It will use them to carry anything covered in it's favorite sauces.
* PunnyName: It's a crabapple, hence: cra(ba)pple. Though the fact that the name ends up including a MincedOath makes it a little awkward. Apparently [[GiverOfLameNames Gramble was the one to call it that.]]

* TokenHeroicOrc: [[spoiler: During the invasion, two of Gramble's Kweebles were willing to help Snorpy and Chandlo defend against the frenzied Bugsnaxs.]]

* AnimalMotifs: It's a tarantula in appearance, but its digging behavior is reminiscent of a trapdoor spider. Both of which happen to be types of Mygalomorphs.

* {{Invisibility}}: Scorpeppers have the unique ability to turn themselves completely invisible.

* ShoutOut: Its idle animation is identical to the [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fC7oUOUEEi4 "Get Stickbugged Lol"]] meme.

The Royale variant is set to appear in The Isle of [=BIGSnax=]. Instead of fries, it has tater tots for legs.

* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Will always go after sauce, particularly ketchup, to the point of knocking themselves silly. [[spoiler: Becomes a literal WeaksauceWeakness when a special sauce made by Wambus is used. The Bungers are so excited by it that they off themselves and the Spuddys in droves.]]

* AnimalMotifs: Ants (specifically fire ants for Shiskabugs, banded sugar ants for Tropicabugs and blue ants for Instabugs).
* AstonishinglyAppropriateAppearance: Instabugs are based on sweets that are deliberately made to be snapshot ready for media sharing. Naturally, they are way more vain than any other bugsnax, seeing no point in even showing themselves if no cameras are visible.

Wall-crawling Snax who can do whatever a spider can... Because they are spiders. They prefer to stay on the walls or ceilings out of your reach, but the smell of ketchup will get them scurrying down the walls and into your waiting trap.\\\

* FriendlyNeighborhoodSpider: While they do resemble spiders, they are completely harmless and can even be considered cute looking.

* DoesNotLikeSpam: Shy Weenyworms absolutely hate ketchup. When not motivated by this hatred, it is rather lazy. Inverted with the regular Weenyworms, which love ketchup.

* ShrinkingViolet: As their title implies, Shy Weenyworms is quite bashful since they keep to themselves in the closed off caves of the Scorched Gorge. Well, unless they are covered in ketchup of course...
* TruthInTelevision: Shy Weenyworm is based on a Chicago-style hot dog. Its hatred of ketchup and Wambus' comment[[note]]quoted as this section's caption[[/note]] reflect some people having strong opinions against putting ketchup on hot dogs, especially Chicago-style dogs.

* DrunkOnMilk: Subverted. The "Snakwater" that Filbo makes, which appears to just be a Pinkle free-floating in a cooler of water causes Shelda to [[AlcoholHic start hiccupping]] and slurring when she drinks it. Wambus calls it "liquid courage" and it's flammable. While it may not have been alcoholic, to begin with, it may have fermented since... Well, you know...

* ImpossiblePickleJar: This is actually Pinkle's defense strategy. Unfortunately for them, the jar can be easily removed with the Snax Grappler and other aggressive bugsnaxs like Sandopedes and Inchwraps can knock the jar right of them.

Wormy Snax that will burrow into the ground when the player approaches. Incherrito is found in Sizzlin' Sands while Inchwrap is found in Flavor Falls. Of note, an Incherrito comprises a Preying Picantis.

* WormSign: They often leave one where ever they go while burrowing in the ground.

%% Flapjackarak is described as "Confident, cool, relentless." Its UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs rating is ESTP.

* HairTriggerTemper: Loaded Spuddy' bio: "It smashes anything that makes it angry. Which is everything."

* {{Irony}}: Spuddies hate other Spuddies but the Loaded type are afraid of the regular Spuddies.

* PunchedAcrossTheRoom: If you thought Bungers were bad at doing this, you will quickly find that these guys are much, ''much'' worse.

Ribblepedes are meaty centipedes that hang out on walls and ceilings; commonly around Triffany's digsite. It loves hotsauce.

* FurryReminder: When they are grounded, they will use their wings as legs to hop on the ground. Just like a locust.
* KillItWithWater: A safe way of extinguishing their flames is to let a Sodie put them.

* KillItWithIce: If you wanna catch a Devilled Eggler, you'll first have to trick into crashing into a Millimochi.
* SmashedEggsHatching: They will always spawn with a protective shell around them. When broken, it will release them and they appear to be completely fine. But then again, they are the yolk..

* BurningWithAnger: It always has a very angry expression on its face and it is most of the time on fire. So, it can be interpreted as this.
* HumanPopsicle: A Preting Picantis can be found frozen in a block of ice. This is strange considering they are Bugsnax who are most of the time on fire.

* SlayingMantis: They resemble a mantis and are one of the most dangerous Bugsnax of the Sizzilin Sands.

* KillItWithWater: Or you can lure it near a body of water which will cause the Sodie to go to the Snax and extinguish it's flames.

* WreathedInFlames: Both are on fire at all times and must be extinguished to be caught. The noodler takes it a step further by living in the lava pools of Boiling Bay.

A Bugsnax that resembles a jam-slathered piece of toast bent in half. They aren't difficult to catch but are rare to appear at the very top of Frosted Peak.

* EyesDoNotBelongThere: Its eyes are located on its wings. Although this is justified considering it is nothing but wings.

* AnimalMotifs: In terms of appearance, it’s based on the [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantocypris giant ostracod]], though given it’s relation to the dung beetle-like Cheddaboardle Rex, it could also be inspired by, well, [[TalkingPoo dung balls.]]

* MonstrousMandibles: It's mandibles appear to be fork tines.

* BurningWithAnger: Can be interpreted as this considering they are on fire and loathe anything that resembles an egg.

* TheDreaded: Sherbies and Scoopys are afraid of Paletoos Grande and Scoopy Banoopy respectively. The latter is quite odd considering Scoopy is a component of them.

* GuideDangIt: Catching any of these Snax is a tough job but the Scoopy Banoopy is arguably tougher considering that you can't make it run into anything to stun it. It's a lot easier to catch if you know that the Trip Shot can be set on fire.

* PunchedAcrossTheRoom: All three of them do this plus [[HumanPopsicle freezing you solid.]]

* ToughBeetles: The Bopsicles and Paletosses resemble atlas beetles and are very strong as they can fling nearly anything into the air.

[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Cinnamon roll snails]] that like to hang out in high, out-of-reach places, found in Sugarpine Woods. Players can either figure out how to get to the Cinnasnail or lure it with chocolate.

* BeeAfraid: Downplayed for laughs. Should you try to shoot one out of the sky with the sauce slinger, the entire swarm will become enraged and dive bomb you. Only to get [[EpicFail stuck on the ground]] just because of how sticky they are.

* FuzzballSpider: Even more so then the fryders! They are essentially just circles with noodley limbs.

Two flying Bugsnax that look like a smores and an ice cream sandwich respectively. Charmallow is always on fire and needs to be put out before it can be caught. Chillynilly will freeze you, so find some way to warm it up.

* AnimalMotifs: Fireflies. (Charmallow is literally on fire.)

* KillItWithWater: You can catch either of them by dosing them in water.

* ShoutOut: Snorpy's comment on the Charmallow references a memetic line from ''Film/TheWickerMan2006''. [[WordOfGod Kevin Zuhn]] has stated that the film was a point of inspiration for the themes of Bugsnax.

* CreepyCentipedes: Well, Millipedes in this case. However, this trope is averted as they look more like a cute donut then they do of a nasty creepy crawler.

* TorsoWithAView: Or rather a midsection with a view, which is obvious it would have considering it is a donut...

Burrowing Bugsnax that resemble triple-scoop ice cream cones. A Scoopy comprises a Scoopy Banoopy.

* DigAttack: They are able to burry into the ground and jump back up to fire some icy projectiles.

* AnIcePerson: Not only do they freeze you on contact but they can also sling scoops of freezing ice cream.

* CreepyCentipedes: Just like Sprinklepede, they too are Millipede. However, it is not only averted because they aren't scary looking, but also because they don't have any legs.

* GetBackHereBoss: Or rather, Mook. You have to pull off the tabs connecting its cover to its body with the Snak Grappler before you can shrink it, but as soon as you pull off even one it’ll start running away from you, meaning you have to chase it in order to pull off the rest of them.

Stationary Snax are about as lazy as their voice implies. Arguably the easiest Snax to capture as they never move from their spawn points at all. They are all based on real-world snacks and foods in bags; potato chips/crisps, pretzels, gummy bears (or in this case gummy Grumpuses), trail mix, beef jerky, puffy snack mix, melt-in-your-mouth candy, and dried fruit, respectively.

* StationaryEnemy: Catching one you found is even easier than finding it. The Snakgrappler is the ideal tool to use, but in most cases you can simply walk up to one and capture it in your net.

Flittering, flying lollipops that come in peppermint, rock candy, Valentine's Day pink heart candy and rainbow swirl. The candy and stick form the body while the wings are ribbons.

* DreadfulDragonfly: Defied. While they do resemble dragonflies, these Bugsnax are actually quite, well, [[{{Pun}} sweet.]]

Cans of soda that crawl around on straws and can shoot liquid. They tend to hate sauces and will go out of their ways to wash away the offending substances.

* BlandNameProduct: Named slightly to the left of certain brand names, such as Dr. Pepper, La Croix, Mountain Dew and Sunny D.

* NotThatKindOfDoctor: Humorously, Eggabell thinks Dr Sodies are actual doctors when they are obviously not. And to had to that hilarious misunderstanding, these Sodies don't appear to be a doctor of ''anything''!

Cheese puffs that can be found in the Sizzlin' Sands, scorched Gorge, and Boiling Bay. They tend to fly around over cliffs, making catching them a bit of a puzzle. Of note, a Cheepoof comprises a Preying Picantis.

* BorderPatrol: An in-universe example. It seems these legendary Bugsnaxs are the ones that make sure the Grumpuses are not able to leave Snaktooth Island. This is seen with Mothza Supreme who crashes the Journalist's ship, and Megamaki who is implied to be the one that dragged the ship Lizbert and co. used to get to the island all the way down into the ocean floor.
* BornAgainImmortality: Implied. While not stated, it is implied that these Bugsnaxs expire, and they will reborn as their minions. This makes sense considering the Baby Cakelegs were originally a part of Daddy Cakelegs, and the Minimakis have the potential of replacing their leader the same way the Sandopedes do.
* LargeAndInCharge: Implied. It seems that each of these gigantic Bugsnaxs rule over their respective areas. [[spoiler:And considering the Bugsnax Queen is composed of all of the combined then they are definitely the authority figures of the Bugsnax.]]

* OneWingedAngel: After Mama Mewon is impaled three times, her back will fall apart on itself. however, these pieces will then transform into large FloatingLimbs. These limbs make her not only fasster but stronger as well.

* MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast: Wiggle is able to summon it by singing a song. Although it doesn't soothe them, instead, all it does is make them go on the attack.
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Conceptually and behaviourly reminiscent of a dragon, plus it's even designed after a [[{{Pun}} type of sushi called a dragon roll.]]

* SegmentedSerpent: Although, it isn't even a proper serpent. But it is rather just a conga line of sapient sushi.

Encountered in the Sizzling Sands while helping Cromdo, Mothza Supreme is the Snax responsible for crashing the Journalist's ship on Snaktooth Island, thus marooning them. Mothza is a full pizza wheel while the Bombinos are pizza pockets - more precisely, the "sauce ooze" worming out of the "dough".

* ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth: Mothza can be considered this as they [[spoiler:return near the end of the game despite the fact they were clearly devoured by Cromdo.]]

* CollateralDamage: Mothza's twisters can actually fling suck up the Bombinos and fling them into the air. Not only will this stun them, but it will also extinguish their flames.

* FlunkyBoss: Uniquely, the Bombinos present in its fight is aggressive.

* PunnyName: Bombino - bomb, because it's spicy and explodes, combined with bambino, an Italian word meaning "baby".

* HeWasRightThereAllAlong: In one of the caves with the frozen Bugsnax, there is a large mound of snow. He doesn't play too much of a role in the story, that is until the Journalist and Snorpy return to discover a [[OhCrap candle sticking out.]]

* BenevolentMonsters: Aside from a possible moment where it appears to kill you in the Undersnax if you go down the wrong path, all it really does is look and act creepy as it'll disappear if stared at for too long. This turns out to be [[JustifiedTrope justified]] as it's actually a construct of Lizbert's, who designed it to keep an eye on everyone else and attempt to communicate with them the dangers of the bugsnax.

* AdorableAbomination: [[spoiler: Even after knowing what they really are, that doesn't change the fact that a lot of them are cute googly-eyed critters that use PokemonSpeak]]
* AmbiguousInnocence: [[spoiler:Despite their horrific nature, it is never made clear if Bugsnaxs manipulate Grumpuses out of malice or simply for their own survival. Considering how they react to them throughout the game, it is most likely the latter.]]
* AnimalMotifs: Being hybrids, most of them are obviously individually based on insects. Others though are based on marine invertabretes and arachnids.

* TheAssimilator: [[spoiler: They look like cute creatures that can change you into what you eat as a silly side-effect. Turns out ''that's part of their life cycle'': the more a predator eats them, the more addicted they become until they're an amalgamation of snak matter, after which they literally break apart and fall into the island forever.]]
* AsteroidsMonster: Certain Bugsnax such as the Sandopede, Big Bopsicle, and Preying Picantis are actually bigger Bugsnax comprised of a number of smaller Bugsnax. They can either be caught whole or broken up into their individual pieces and then caught. [[spoiler: Then there's the Snaxsquatch, which is a Grumpanoid creature built from Bugsnax by Lizbert to act as her sentry. It can't be caught, as getting too close will cause it to break apart and scatter.]]
* BizarreAlienReproduction: [[spoiler: Yeah, those cute critters you've been chasing around were actually ''the remains of the previous colonists of Snaktooth''. When victims of complete snakification fall apart, the pieces are absorbed into the mass of snax [[ThatsNoMoon making up Snaktooth Island]], where they develop into new Bugsnax in the belly of the island.]]

* BlueAndOrangeMorality: [[spoiler:Saying they are evil would definitely be an understatement. Despite their gruesome and down right horrific nature, many Bugsnaxs don't really see anything wrong with assimilating grumpuses into becoming more of themselves.]] And as an added bonus, many of the Bugsnaxs are actually quite friendly and playful to Grumpuses with even a few of them [[PetTheDog allowing grumpuses like Gramble and the Journalist to pet them.]]

* ImpossiblyDeliciousFood: A variant. The Bugsnax are noted to be very tasty and filling, being noted as being something that "you haven't lived until you've tried it". [[spoiler: It's an intentional part of the allure for the Bugsnax, and not in a good way, given they're parasites.]] That said, anyone who is allergic to them cannot stomach them no matter how tasty they are [[spoiler: and given their true nature, it's possible that they might not be very effective on people who don't have any troubles to prey on.]]

* MoreThanMindControl: [[spoiler: Bugsnax do more than change one's physical body; they also subtly manipulate a person's insecurities to try and induce them to consume more Bugsnax. This is implied to be why so many side-quests involve a Grumpus requesting you catch and feed them more and more Bugsnax, and why the conclusion of each one's questline is them realizing that the Bugsnax aren't helping.]]
* MutagenicFood: Any Bugsnak a Grumpus eats changes the appearance of one of their body parts to reflect the food-creature they just consumed. The food-changed body parts eventually turn back to normal on their own [[spoiler: unless you eat too many]].
* {{Planimal}}: Some of the Bugsnax resemble fruits or vegetables with eyes and legs, [[spoiler: although they're apparently neither plant nor animal]].

* WeAreStrugglingTogether: Despite the fact that they are all closely related and live on the same island. Nearly every Bugsnax on the island either has a grudge or is terrified of one another. [[spoiler:This hostility is best demonstrated with the Bungers and the Spuddys as the two literally butt heads with each other when trying to assimilate Wambus and Triffany.]] Even for an island inhabited by food-based animals, AnimalJingoism is still very much present.
* WreathedInFlames: Spicy Bugsnax are constantly on fire by default. Touching them will light you on fire, but it merely makes you run around uncontrollably for a short while, and you've put out afterward.

* FlyingSeasfoodSpecial: Literally, it's based on seafood and can fly without any obvious means of doing so.

* BorderPatrol: An in-universe example. It seems these legendary Bugsnaxs are the ones that make sure the Grumpuses are not able to leave Snaktooth Island. This is seen with Mothza Supreme who crashes the Journalist's ship, and Megamai who is implied to be the one that dragged the ship Lizbert and co. used to get to the island all the way down into the ocean floor.

* DoesNotLikeSpam: Some snax have sauces that they hate, alongside ones they love. Scorpenyos and Scorpeppers will burn anything that has hot sauce on it, while Shy Weenyworms hates ketchup so much that they will become enraged when they are covered in it.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Earthworms — especially evident in how they move across the ground, stretching and contracting all the way.

* ShoutOut: Wiggle's comment on the White Rootle is a reference to the song White Wedding by Billy Idol.
-->"It's a - nice day for a - White Rootle!"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Long-tongued flies.

-->"Oh no, it's comin' for my bone puns!"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Grasshoppers (lubber, milkweed, and common, respectively).

* ShoutOut: Floofty's comment on the Banopper [[ProductionThrowback references]] Young Horses' previous game, VideoGame/{{Octodad}}, where the titular Octodad has to avoid slipping on banana peels.
-->"The natural enemy of all cephalopods."

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Crabs (the European green crab and Red apple crab for those of the namesake color).

* ShoutOut: Gramble's comment on Crapple references WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons where Homer misnames his son's teacher, Ms. Krabappel.
-->"I've been calling it Crapple!"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Mosquitoes.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Weevils.

-->"Different color means it's special! Catch it catch it catch it catch it!!"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Pill bugs (emerald, powder orange, carpenter, and rubber ducky, respectively).

* ShoutOut: Wiggle's comment on the Green Peelbug is a reference to the song Put The Lime In The Coconut by Harry Nilsson.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Lucoppia mites, as implied by their names.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Scorpions (deathstalker and Indian red, respectively).

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Stickbugs.

* ShoutOut: Its idle animation is identical to the [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fC7oUOUEEi4 “Get Stickbugged Lol”]] meme.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Rhinoceros beetles.

--> “It’s a Bunger, but big!”

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Ants (specifically fire ants for Shiskabugs, banded sugar ants for Tropicabugs and blue ants for Instabugs).

-->"What's that? You want me to like, subscribe, and eat you?"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Orb-weaver spiders.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Hermit crabs, signified by using jars and boxes to protect themselves [[spoiler:as well as each being able to use the other's "shell" without issue]].

* CryogenicallyFrozen: Both Aggroll and Pinkle can be found frozen solid in the ice cave. Interestingly enough, this is the only place on Snaktooth where the Aggroll can be found.

* FloatingLimbs: Somehow their limbs are able to levitate. [[NothingIsFunnier And it's never explained how.]]

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Inchworms.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Centipedes.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Wheel spiders, a type of huntsman spider.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Stag beetles. Spuddy's mandibles are rounded while Loaded Spuddy's are pointed.
* CryogenicallyFrozen: A Spuddy can be seen frozen solid inside the cave. Letting it out is probably not a good idea...

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Centipedes.

* ShoutOut: The ''Summer of Bugsnax'' guide lists it as [[Literature/{{TheTwilightSaga}} Team Jacob]].

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Desert locusts.

* CryogenicallyFrozen: An Eggler can be found frozen in ice in the cave on Frosted Peak.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Praying mantises.

* CryogenicallyFrozen: A Preting Picantis can be found frozen in a block of ice. This is strange considering they are Bugsnax who are most of the time on fire.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Spider crabs.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Owl butterflies.

* ShoutOut: Its [=SnakScope=] flavor text is likely a reference to IndyEscape scenes, particularly the TropeNamer itself, ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Spiders.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Lobsters.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Cicadas.

* AnIcePerson: They will freeze you if you get too close.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Grove snails.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Honeybees.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Huntsman spiders.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Fireflies. (Charmallow is literally on fire.)

* CryogenicallyFrozen: A Charmallow can actually be found iced inside the icy caves that just so happen to be the homes of their ice cream counterparts.
* FireIceDuo: Charmallow and Chillynilly respectively.

* ShoutOut: Snorpy's comment on the Charmallow references a memetic line from Film/TheWickerMan2006. [[WordOfGod Kevin Zuhn]] has stated that the film was a point of inspiration for the themes of Bugsnax.
-->"How'd it get burned? How'd it get buuurned!??"

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Millipedes.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Ice worms.
* AnIcePerson: Not only do they freeze you on contact but they can also sling scoops of freezing ice cream.

* ShoutOut: Gramble's comment on the Sherbie[[note]]quoted as this section's caption[[/note]] is a reference to Film/TheLoveBug, which has a protagonist named Herbie.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Millipedes.

* CreepyCentipedes: Just like Sprinklepede, they too are Millipede. However, it is not only averted because they aren't scary looking, but also because they don't have any legs.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Trilobites.

* [[GetBackHereBoss "Get Back Here!" Mook]]: You have to pull off the tabs connecting its cover to its body with the Snak Grappler before you can shrink it, but as soon as you pull off even one it’ll start running away from you, meaning you have to chase it in order to pull off the rest of them.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Bagworms.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Dragonflies.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Shrimp (Dr. and Mt. are crystal red and green jade, respectively).

-->"We got Sodie, Peelbugs, purple stuff and...two kinds of Sodie D!"

-->"Wow, this tastes like water. But bad."

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Lepidopterans[[note]]Regular and White ones are diurnal and nocturnal, respectively[[/note]].

* ShoutOut: Beffica's comment could be a reference to [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/023/194/cover1.jpg "The Cooler Daniel"]] meme, on top of possibly referencing Cool Ranch Doritos.
-->"AKA the cooler Cheepoof."

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Ticks. A popped Poptick resembles a tick that has been fed.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Bulldog ants.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Wood ticks. Mama resembles one engorged with blood.

* ShoutOut: Chandlo's comment[[note]]quoted as this section's caption[[/note]] is a reference to Film/LittleShopOfHorrors.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Bristle worms, also known as polychaetes, are a type of sea creature.

* ShoutOut: Mothza is a letter off from Film/{{Mothra}}. Bombino could also be a reference to Totino's, a brand of pizza rolls.

* AnIcePerson: Summons ice spires during its encounter. As well, it will lob ice cream to freeze the player.
* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Daddy longlegs (adult and juvenile, respectively).

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Dung beetles.

* {{Animal Motif|s}}: Since you find it underground and it is inevitably "reborn" somehow after you catch it, it might be based on scarabs. Its ridiculously quick speed could also be based on Tiger Beetles, which are the fastest beetles ever known.

* IncrediblyLamePun: The Black Lollive's bio states it "uses its pimento tongue to snatch up anything cheesy", since its favorite sauce is cheese sauce. Triffany likes to make archeology puns, so she has this to say:
-->"Oh no, it's comin' for my bone puns!"