Brief Introduction

Did you know that Click Beetles and Weevils are toys of rural children, beetles in cow dung are guardians of environmental hygiene, and flies that we all loathe make great contributions to medical science?

As a general rule, city people and insects are sworn enemies. Women scream at their sight and men cannot wait to put an end to their existence. This fear actually stems from a misunderstanding of insects.

In this day and age when we are awash with information, it is astounding that we know so little about insects, the most diverse group of small animals on earth. Hong Kong Insects in Cartoon aims to reveal the true image of insects with reader-friendly texts, illustrative examples based on everyday life situations, and vivid drawings. We hope it will help you discover more about these little creatures who live side by side with us both in urban areas and in the countryside. "Good bugs", "bad bugs", it is really a matter of viewpoint. The truth is, insects are quite adorable.