71 Bug Jokes and Puns That Will Tickle Your Funny Antennae

Welcome to an uproarious world where creepy crawlies, as opposed to inspiring shrieks, will induce laughter. Our humble collection of guffaws embodied in 71 hilarious bug-themed jokes and puns is sure to tickle your funny bone – or should we say antenna? Get ready to be swarmed by a horde of tiny humor critters exuding hilarity in all directions.

Just like the bugs scurrying in the underbrush of a garden, these jokes might surprise you in their ability to lighten your spirits. From houseflies to stinkbugs, beetles to ants, our jokes encompass the vast, varied and often hilariously misunderstood universe of bugs. So take a break from the norm, and venture into this buzzing circus of infectious joy. We guarantee, your laughs will multiply faster than fruit flies on a ripe banana!

  • Why did the beetle get a promotion? He worked his thorax off.
  • Which insect is bad at soccer? A fumblebee.
  • Why did the teacher dislike insect puns? He found them to bee irritating
  • Why was the young ant confused? It couldn’t find its uncles.
  • Why couldn’t the insect get into college? His grades didn’t make the cut (cuticle).
  • Why did the spider start a blog? To improve his web content.
  • How did the bees get to school? On the school buzz
  • What’s the name of a bug with a perm? A frisbee.
  • Why didn’t the butterfly go to the party? It was a moth ball.
  • I watched a great film about a very big insect. It was XL-ant.
  • Which bug is on the ground, but still a hundred feet in the air? A centipede lying on its back.
  • What do you call a rabbit that has beetles all over it? Bugs bunny.
  • My friend used to crossbreed insects. I enjoyed his company at first but soon got bored of his ant-ticks.
  • Why was the butterfly not allowed into the dance? It was a moth-ball.
  • My nephew wants me to tell him some insect puns. I hope that they don’t fly over his head.
  • Insect jokes always bug me.
  • There were some flies playing soccer in a saucer earlier. They’re hoping to be in the cup next week.
  • Being an ant is very confusing. Because all the uncles are also ants.
  • In case you come across a bug, flea before it bites you.
  • Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honeycombs.
  • Why did the insect get an award? Because it was out-standing in its field.
  • My friend works for the CIA. He was recently deployed to Libya, where he found dead insects all over the floor. He was sweeping for bugs the whole day.
  • Why did the caterpillar never tell secrets? It was afraid they might leak and turn into butterfly.
  • Which bug got bad grades? The Dung beetle.
  • She was excited when she won the fancy dress competition dressed as a bee. She is still buzzing.
  • Why was the spider arrested by the police? He put a bug in the world wide web.
  • What did the firefly eat between meals? Light snacks.
  • My brother is an artist. He usually sketches pesky insects and doesn’t take a bath often. He draws a lot of flies and gnats.
  • Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a bad bug.
  • We saw an insect with a pack of cards the other day. Ant & Deck.
  • I told my friend to choose a parasitic insect egg for me to eat. He refused because he hates nit picking.
  • There is a restaurant that was opened recently specifically for frogs. The main dish was French flies and honey.
  • The house was filled with insects that helped in filing taxes. They must’ve been account-ants
  • Which insect is always at ease? The Comfort-ant.
  • Two beetles are born as sisters. One travels around the globe making friends and being an inspiration to bugs. The other doesn’t. She was the lesser of the two weevils.
  • What do you call a mosquito who can play the violin? A musical-bite.
  • My friend decided to develop an exercise routine for bugs. It hasn’t been going that well. I guess he has to work out the bugs.
  • What’s common between baseball players and spiders? They both catch flies.
  • Which social media app is used by parasites and insects? Tick Talk.
  • The man opened a nightclub and hired some small bugs to prevent shady people from entering. The bugs were his deter ants.
  • Which insect is constantly out of cash? A moth, they always fly by night because they are poor by day.
  • What’s the name of the city where all the ants in the world live? Atlantic City.
  • How did the flea travel? She itch-hiked.
  • What do you call an ant that likes to be alone? An Independ-ant.
  • Why do frogs remain so happy? Because they eat whatever is bugging them.
  • What do you call bugs that ring door bells? Bell bugs!
  • Why was the insect carrying a bottle of air freshener? It was a deodor-ant.
  • Our boss recently hired a scientist that specializes in small bugs. You can say he’s an expert on fine ants.
  • I can never understand how bees manage to live in a colony. It’s bee-yond comprehension.
  • I told my dad that I required a bug to prove my innocence in court. He told me that I should use an Aphid David.
  • Why did the blood-sucking bug learn Latin? He wanted to be Roman-tick.
  • Why did the ladybug get a time out? It was being really mean (meany bug).
  • What’s an insect’s favourite sport? Cricket.
  • Why did the bed bug bite the book? Because it wanted to find the juicy parts.
  • There was a rumor about a giant butterfly in London. It was probably an urban moth.
  • Why did the moth apply for a job? It was tired of working for free (for a moth).
  • Why did the bug refuse to use the laptop? He was afraid it might have bugs.
  • What do you call a bug that hits the gym daily? A beefy bug.
  • Which bug is the hardest to understand? The mumble-bee.
  • How did the bee brush his hair? Using a honeycomb.
  • The man complained to his landlord about the ten insects that were bugging him. The landlord told him that it was the previous ten-ant’s fault.
  • What’s the name of an insect on the moon? A lunar tick.
  • Why are there few insects living on military bases? Because of the no-fly zones.
  • How did the spider locate his new home? Through web browsing.
  • Which bug is smarter than a talking parrot? A spelling bee.
  • My friend failed his Wasp Identification Exam yesterday. She got a bee.
  • Why should you not play hide and seek with bugs? They always flea.
  • Which bug was most valued by the Soviet Union? The Cagey Bee.
  • The wasp team could not believe that the bees won the championship. It was unbee-lievable that such a weak team made it to the finals.
  • What’s the name of a bug that is good at everything? A slaying mantis.
  • Why did the insect join a band? Because it had the beet!

And that, folks, wraps up our cache of 71, count ’em, 71 bug jokes and puns that surely sent you into stitches while giving you a heightened appreciation for our tiny, many-legged compatriots in the wild. So the next time you see an insect, remember these puns and maybe not squash it. Don’t forget to remember, nothing kills a bug faster than an anti-joke and oh, always keep your laugh antennae up and buzzing for more!