The nominees for each category are:

Most Audacious Predator:

Arilus cristatus as Assassi for her role as the caterpillar - sucking wheel bug in “It’s the Wheel Thing” vote Assassi -->

Tenodera aridifolia sinensis as Manti for her role as the femme fatale in the “Chinese Praying Mantid” vote Manti -->

Harmonia axyridis as the aphid - munching lady beetle in “She’s a lady or is she?” vote Harmonia -->

Most Beautiful Bug:

Danaus plexippus as the monarch in “The Royals are in the House” vote Royal -->

Chrysoperla as the beautiful green lacewing in “The Lion in My Garden” vote Lion -->

Chrysocus auratus the beautiful but deadly dogbane beetle in “Gold in the Meadow” vote Gold -->

Best Achievement in Sound Making:

Gryllus pennsylvanicus for his mellow love song in “The troubadour downstairs” vote troubadour -->

Tibicen for his heavy metal sounds in “Dog days and their cicadas” vote Tibicen -->

Scudderia curvicauda and his reggae beat in “Katydid?” vote Katy -->

To refresh your memory about the nominees just click on the image and the appropriate bug of the week episode will appear. You can cast your ballot by clicking the indicated circle next to the image of your choice for each catagory. Bug of the week would be delighted to hear your comments and suggestions, in the optional blocks below, as we prepare for our second season. When finished, click the "Vote" button. Your votes will be counted and the winners in each category will be announced in the next episode on bug of the week.

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