The Academy Award of Merit for bugs is known as the “Willie”. It depicts a newly emerged periodical cicada nymph - a symbol of hard work, determination, and ultimate triumph over adversity. You, the members of the bug of the week academy have voted and it is time to announce the recipients of this year’s Willies.

The Willie for most audacious predator goes to: Tenodera aridifolia sinensis as Manti for her role as the femme fatale in the “Chinese Praying Mantid”

The Willie for most beautiful bug goes to: Chrysoperla as the beautiful green lacewing in “The Lion in My Garden”

The Willie for best achievement in sound making goes to: Tibicen for his heavy metal sounds in “Dog days and their cicadas”

To all of you that voted, our sincerest thanks. We hope that you enjoyed our academy awards. We will have another crop of fine nominees at this time next year. Spring is just around the corner and we raring to kick off our second season of bug of the week. Stay tuned.