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# Insect

Insect DNA extraction from ancient copal inclusions reveals new insights, while an optical system is developed to detect and eliminate insect vectors of disease.

### About Insect
Insect refers to a class of invertebrates within the arthropod phylum characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.  

### Insights
- insect creators is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.
- insect engagements is up 1495.05% from the previous week.
- insect mentions is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.
- insect posts created is up XXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:insect/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/insect/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +1,495%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +30%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +225%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-08-16  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-23  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:insect/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/insect/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +112%  
X Month: XXXXX +5.90%  
X Months: XXXXXX +5,058%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-08-01  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-23  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: X
Reddit: XXX
TikTok: XXXXX
X: XXX
YouTube: XXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:insect/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/insect/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Insect in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +104%  
X Month: XXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXX +5,532%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-08-01  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-23  

The most influential creators that mention Insect in the last XX hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@terragreen1](/creator/youtube/terragreen1)         | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@themorabugs](/creator/youtube/themorabugs)         | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@naturalav3107](/creator/youtube/naturalav3107)     | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@ed](/creator/youtube/ed)                           | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@insectanimal](/creator/youtube/insectanimal)       | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@junytonyen](/creator/youtube/junytonyen)           | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@rock_n_insectes](/creator/youtube/rock_n_insectes) | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@ollies.animals](/creator/tiktok/ollies.animals)    | X    | XXXXX      | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@lalafun](/creator/youtube/lalafun)                 | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@TheInsectStory](/creator/youtube/TheInsectStory)   | XX   | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXX       |

[View More](/list/creators/insect/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:insect/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/insect/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +6%  
X Month: XX% +10%  
X Months: XX% +17%  
X Year: XX% +28%  
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-11-23  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-02-14  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Insect as a Topic of Fascination and Education: (40%) Content focuses on the educational aspects of insects, their unique characteristics, and their role in nature, often presented in a visually engaging manner.
- Insect-Related Content for Entertainment and Curiosity: (30%) Posts often highlight unusual, cute, or fascinating insect behaviors and appearances, aiming to entertain and spark curiosity among viewers.
- Insects in Practical Applications and Science: (20%) Content explores the practical uses of insects, such as in pet food or scientific research, and showcases technological advancements related to insect observation.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Negative Perceptions and Dangers of Insects: (10%) Some content touches upon insects as pests, dangerous creatures, or sources of allergies, contributing to a negative or cautious sentiment.
  

### Top Insect News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Successful extraction of insect DNA from recent copal inclusions: limits and perspectives Scientific Reports"  
[News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-86058-9) [@NaturePortfolio](/creator/x/NaturePortfolio) 2025-08-17T21:00Z 228.6M followers, 412.4K engagements


"An optical system to detect surveil and kill flying insect vectors of human and crop pathogens Scientific Reports"  
[News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-57804-6) [@NaturePortfolio](/creator/x/NaturePortfolio) 2025-08-06T08:02Z 228.6M followers, 21K engagements



### Top Insect Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"How to Draw a Hyper Realistic Praying Mantis Step by Step"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f-lnwUp4_tM) [@zintap858](/creator/youtube/zintap858) 2025-12-09T08:37Z 692K followers, 39.3K engagements


"I just learned that Preserved Insect shrinks the actual graphic of the elites. Ive been playing since 2020"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1phxc8b) [@nybjj](/creator/reddit/nybjj) 2025-12-09T03:51Z X followers, 2257 engagements


"Both are equally tired The human sleeps on the banana tree and the millipede sleeps on the lollipop"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-QIzt4NNo) [@themorabugs](/creator/youtube/themorabugs) 2025-12-09T02:00Z 482K followers, 99.5K engagements


"Dont talk 💩 you cant back up 🤫 follow for gameplay edits tutorials on both and just to get through 2026 together 😂 #merrychristmas #happymonday #fyp #viral #sparkingzero make sure to follow and check out the homie @JusttoPlays_17 as well hes been cooking🔥"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@rimless_odyssey/video/7581633271071591711) [@rimless_odyssey](/creator/tiktok/rimless_odyssey) 2025-12-08T23:29Z XXX followers, 83.1K engagements