# Interactive Insect Installations Fly Colony Captures the Messages of Buzzing Flies on the Internet By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flies-on-the-internet References: [iainclaridge](http://www.iainclaridge.co.uk/blog/30425) & [dwbowen](http://dwbowen.com/fly_tweet.html) Artist David Bowen wanted to know what flies on the Internet would have to say for themselves so he set up a [large fly colony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelsis) with a keyboard connected up to the [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending) account @flycolony. Apparently they have plenty to buzz about because the tweets get updated constantly and the account has over 3,500 followers who enjoy interacting with the insect world. Every time a fly lands on a letter or symbol, it is recorded and then published whenever 140 characters are reached or the 'ENTER' button gets hit. Hooked up to such a massive media outlet, this [art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pulses) exists far beyond the room in which the colony is located. Anyone with Twitter can follow these flies on the Internet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internet-connected Insect Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of internet-connected insects in art installations to create interactive and engaging experiences. - **Social Media Interaction with Insects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms that enable social media users to interact and communicate with insects, opening up new possibilities for engagement and education. - **Cross-species Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the potential for facilitating communication between humans and insects through technology, allowing for new forms of cross-species collaboration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology with traditional art forms to create interactive installations that captivate and engage audiences on a new level. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop social media platforms and tools that enable unique interactions and communication channels, such as connecting with insect colonies. - **Technology and Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the application of technology to study and understand insect behavior, opening up new avenues for research and insights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [Insect Orchestra Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cicada-symphony-orkinstra.md) - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md)