# Buggy Body Inks Insect Tattoos are Not as Creepy as Actual Insects By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-tattoos References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/insect-tattoos/) Insect tattoos could very well be the worst thing you put in your body. Let's be real here, if not done well, something like this could just look bad. But evidenced by the [insect tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiikawa-insect-repellent) seen here, that didn't happen. Executed with incredible detail and style, these [colourful inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition) make the creepy critters look downright cute. Plus, how badass is it to have something that would usually terrify people, look awesomely rad on your body? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Insect Tattoos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating realistic and visually appealing insect tattoos. - **Colourful Inks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of vibrant and long-lasting inks specifically designed for tattooing. - **Detailed and Stylish Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative tattooing tools and techniques to achieve intricate and stylish designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new tattooing styles and themes to attract a wider audience. - **Beauty Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop insect-inspired beauty products, such as makeup and nail art. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with movie studios or theaters to create temporary insect tattoos for promotional events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)