{{Infobox/Archetype/Start For| image name = VerdantSanctuarythe card part in ''Yu-TF05Gi-JP-VG.pngOh! Dark Duel Stories''|Insect (card part)}} {{Show card image| image size = Heavy Beetrooper Mighty Neptune| image caption = "[[Heavy Beetrooper Mighty Neptune]]", an Insect monster.}}{{Infobox/Archetype/ExtendedName | kanji = '''Insect''' (Japanese: {{Ruby|昆|こん}}{{Ruby|虫|ちゅう}} | romaji = ''Konchū'') is a [[Type]] or [[Monster Card]]. It debuted in ''[[Vol.1]]'' in the ''[[OCG]]'', ''[[Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon]]'' in the ''[[TCG]]'', and ''[[Deck Mod Pack: Hyperspeed Rush Road!!]]'' in ''[[Rush Duel]]''. | japanese translated = Insect | english = Insect | french = Insecte | german Overview= Insekt | portuguese = Inseto | italian = Insetto | korean = 곤충족 | spanish = Insecto | arabic = حشرة The Insect Type is depicted as variations of bugs, including both true insects, arachnids, and variations thereof. Certain monsters based on worms, ticks and other creepy-crawlers also appear. They range in shapes and forms, from relatively resembling real-life Insects (such as "[[Reed Butterfly]]"), humanoids (such as "[[Insect Knight]]"), to much more fantastical and weird (Ḥasharah / Ḥašarahsuch as "[[Minar]]"). The common attributes associated with Insects are [[EARTH]] and [[WIND]], although there are Insects for every single Attribute in the game bar [[DIVINE]].}}{{Infobox/Archetype/Yu-Gi-Oh! | list = List of Insectis a versatile and somewhat well-supported Type monsters | support list = List that goes back to the early history of the game. They typically act like their namesake by swarming the field and replacing themselves when removed. A number of early Insectsupports also pitch their synergistic relationship to go hand-Type support cards | antiin-hand with [[Plant]] monsters. While the recent support list = List often bundled beneficial effect for both Types, thus allows some hybridization. The Type also contains a lot of Insectlow-Type anti-support cards}}{{Infobox/Archetype/End}}Level monsters with powerful utility effects, or higher [[ATK]] for their Level.

'''Insect''' (Chinese: 昆蟲<ref>From {==Themes=={cite web|urlstyle=http"width://www.konami-asia.com/th/yugi/howto/experienced.php?lang100%"| style=cn-t"width:50%" |title===Master Rule 2 version 1.0}}(Chinese edition)<''[[TCG]]''/ref>) monsters are a versatile, and somewhat well-supported ''[[TypeOCG]] of Monster that go hand-in-hand with ''===* [[Plant"C"]]-Type monsters. The common attributes associated with them are * [[EARTHBattlewasp]] and * [[WINDBeetrooper]]. They typically act like their namesake by swarming the field, and can sometimes prove to be quite an annoyance to players by using their unique abilities. There are not many extremely powerful high-level Insects besides "* [[Perfectly Ultimate Great MothDigital Bug]]" (which is typically considered too much of a chore to summon), but at lower Levels, Insects can completely dominate the field, due to the high * [[ATKInzektor]] their lower-Level monsters often have for their Level as well as their ease in summoning. The list of support cards for this Type include: "* [[Verdant SanctuaryKrawler]]", "* [[Pinch HopperMoth]]", "* [[Insect ImitationSpider]]", and "* [[GigaplantUltimate Insect]]".

Insect cards are most notably played by ; Mixed* [[Weevil UnderwoodRagnaraika]], * [[MissyNaturia]], * [[LennyTraptrix]], * [[Roman GoodwinWorm]] and [[Jesse Anderson]] (in the ''GX'' manga).| style="vertical-align:top" |

Notable Insect-Type monsters include: "===''[[Aztekipede, the Worm WarriorRush Duel]]", "[[Brain Crusher]]", "[[Chainsaw Insect]]", "[[Doom Dozer]]", "[[Earthbound Immortal Uru]]", "[[Flying Kamakiri 1]]", "[[Grasschopper]]", "[[Insect Queen]]", "[[Magical Merchant]]", "[[Man-Eater Bug]]", "[[Maxx "C"]]", "[[Metal Armored Bug]]", "[[Needle Worm]]", "''===* [[NeoGi-Spacian Flare Scarab]]", "[[Number 20: Giga-Brilliant]]", "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]", "[[Pinch Hopper]]", "[[Inzektor Exa-Beetle]]" and "[[Ultimate Insect LV7]]"There are four Insect [[archetype]]s: the "[[Worm]]s" ant Revolution (although several "Worm" monsters are [[Reptile]]series)|Gi-Type instead), the "[[Moth]]"s, the "[[Spider]]"s and the "[[Inzektorant Revolution]]s".

==Insect Focused Decks=====Solid Sanctuary DeckAnime/manga-only===Insects of this deck are going to swarm your field and are going to maintain hand advantage at all times. The main cards of this deck are "* [[Butterfly]]* [[Cicada]]* [[Hell]]* [[SolidarityMantis]]" and "* [[Verdant SanctuaryMosquito]]". Playing 2 of each of these cards on your side of the field should give you victory (unless they are destroyed). The key focus of this deck is to get plenty of Insects in your Graveyard for two reasons: to use "* [[SolidarityParasite]]" and to get multiple "Doom Dozers" and "Aztekipede, the Worm Warriors" out on the field. If you ever get 3 "Solidarity" face-up on the field your "Doom Dozer" will have 5200 ATK! Even your weakest Monsters, like "Bee List Soldier", will have 2900 ATK! But to put things into perspective, you will probably only get a maximum of 2 "Solidarity" per game. This still means that your "Aztekipedes" have 2700 or 3500 ATK and can destroy almost anything. "Solidarity" is great when used with "Cross-Sword Beetle". He has the pierce effect which allows you to inflict damage while a Monster is in Defense Position.|}

====Recommended Cards==Appearance in media==<!The following characters use Insect monsters across the ''Yu-Gi- This is not an exact DecklistOh!'' franchise. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Armored Bee]]* [[Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior]]* [[Bee List Soldier]]* [[Cross-Sword Beetle]]* [[Doom Dozer]]* [[Flying Kamakiri #1]]* [[Gokipon]]* [[Howling Insect]]* [[Insect Knight]]* [[Koa'ki Meiru Beetle]]* [[Magical Merchant]]* [[Needle Worm]]* [[Pinch Hopper]]* [[Shiny Black "C"]]* [[Warm Worm]]Spells:* [[Lightning Vortex]]* [[Smashing Ground]]* [[Fissure]]* [[Solidarity]]* [[Verdant Sanctuary]]Traps:* [[Bottomless Trap Hole]]* [[Divine Wrath]]

{| style="width:100%"| style="vertical-align:top" |===Insect Beatdown DeckManga===Insects themselves boast a large number of high-ATK, low level monsters, most notably ";''[[Insect Knight]]", "[[Neo Bug]]", "[[Arsenal Bug]]", and "[[Chainsaw Insect]]", all of which have outstanding attack power for nonYu-Gi-tribute Monsters. "[[Doom Dozer]]" and "[[Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior]]" can also help in this respect as they can be summoned with little effort late in the game. "[[Grasschopper]]" is also a very good beatstick, as it can be Special Summoned by offering a level 4 Monster for "[[Insect Imitation]]" and Oh! (once it is Normal Summoned to gain its effectmanga) can attack all Monsters on your opponent's field. "[[Saber Beetle|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]" is useful in this deck both for it's high ATK and piercing effect. "'* [[Millennium Scorpion]]" is also a good choice both because it can be Summoned in the same way as "Grasschopper" and for the fact that it can gain substantial ATK when it destroys opposing Monsters. When "[[GrasschopperInsector Haga (manga)|Insector Haga]]" gains its "[[Ultimate Tyranno]]" effect, "[[Cross-Sword Beetle]]" may help your insects deal more damage though piercing.

"Insect Imitation" is important in this deck as it can bring out "Grasschopper" and ";''[[Millennium ScorpionYu-Gi-Oh! R]]" very quickly. Also, only include "[[Insect Princess]]" if you include "Parasite Paracide" as "Insect Princess" has lackluster ATK compared to the other beatdown cards unless you can change the Type of your opponent's monsters and the tribute would be better used for "Grasschopper". Because of the fair amount of Normal Monsters and "Grasschopper" being a Gemini Monster, one copy of "'* [[Dark Factory of Mass ProductionMendo Cino]]" is recommended but no more than 1 to prevent a dead draw.

The best Field Spell Card for an Insect Beatdown Deck is ";''[[Gaia Power]]" because the most important Cards for Insect Beatdowns are EARTHYu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|Yu-Gi-attribute Monsters, such as "[[Doom Dozer]]", "[[GrasschopperOh! GX]]", and "''* [[Insect KnightJesse Anderson (manga)|Jesse Anderson]]".

Monsters:<!;''[[Yu-Gi- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.Oh! ZEXAL (manga)|Yu-Gi->* [[Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior]]* [[Chainsaw Insect]]* [[Cross-Sword Beetle]]* [[Doom Dozer]]* [[Earthbound Immortal Uru]]* [[Gigaplant]]* [[Gokipon]]* [[Grasschopper]]* [[Howling Insect]]* [[Insect Princess]]* [[Insect Queen]]* [[Man-Eater Bug]]* [[Metal Armored Bug]]* [[Magical Merchant]]* [[Parasite Paracide]]* [[Pinch Hopper]]* [[Prickle Fairy]]* [[Saber Beetle]]Spells:* [[Creature Swap]]* [[Gaia Power]]* [[Heavy Storm]]* [[Insect Imitation]]* [[Lightning Vortex]]* [[Mystical Space Typhoon]]* [[Verdant Sanctuary]]* [[Card Destruction]]* [[Insect Barrier]]* [[Forest]]Traps:* [[Dust Tornado]]* [[DNA Surgery]]* [[Call of the Haunted]]* [[Lair WireOh! ZEXAL]]''* [[Sakuretsu ArmorKyoji Yagumo]]* [[WabokuHaruto Tenjo (manga)|Haruto Tenjo]]

===Royal Insect Deck===This deck focuses on ";''[[Insect Queen]]" and "[[Insect PrincessYu-Gi-Oh! OCG Structures]]'s" effects, which boost their ATK points while there are Insects on the field. If you choose to use "Insect Queen", "[[Cockroach Knight]]" will be a great asset as will "'* [[Multiplication of AntsAgeha Yusa]]".

This deck focuses on hampering your opponent;''s monsters by turning them into Insects, which can greatly hamper the efforts of type-specific decks. As expected, "[[Parasite ParacideYu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS Luke! Explosive Supremacy Legend!!]]" is crucial in this deck and three copies should be included. "''* [[Mask of Restrict]]" can help keep "Parasite" on the field since your only tribute monsters can be Summoned through other means Jango Arisugawa (however, you will be unable to tribute any monsters for "Insect Queen's" effect, making her unable to attack as long as "[[Mask of Restrict]]" is on the fieldmanga). "[[DNA Surgery|Jango Arisugawa]]" can also help in turning opposing monsters into Insects should you choose not to use "Paracide" (due to it's usefulness for Synchro Summons).

Because your opponent's monsters will be Insects as well, | style="[[Insect Barrier]]vertical-align:top; width:50%" will be useful in this deck as it will prevent your opponent's monsters from attacking, hence allowing you to stall and protect your tribute fodder.|

"[[Ojama Trio]]" is also useful for providing additional monsters on your opponent===Anime===;''s side of the field to either boost the ATK of "Insect Queen", or as "food" for "Insect Princess". "[[Light of Intervention]]" is also useful because it allows "Parasite" to do its work and to prevent nasty surprises. "Pinch Hopper" is also crucial as it can help summon "Insect Princess" and "Insect Queen" quickly. All three searcher/recruiter monsters should also be included to provide "food" for "Insect Queen" or to maintain field presence. You can also use "[[Gigaplant]]" together with "[[SkullYu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Mark LadybugOh!]]" in this deck, as "Gigaplant" will Special Summon the "Skull-Mark Ladybug" every turn, allowing your "''* [[Insect QueenWeevil Underwood]]" to tribute it, giving you 1000 life points every turn and also supplying your "Insect Queen" with free fodder. "Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior" is also helpful due to its ability to Special Summon itself thus providing quick tribute fodder and overall attack power.

Monsters:<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* ;''[[AntiYu-Aircraft Flower]] (This can be used like "Cannon Soldier" to launch unwanted Insects or Tokens generated by "Insect Queen" at the opponent. It will win you the duel if you launch about 10 monsters through its effect, which, given the speed in which this deck Summons monsters, can be very quickly)* [[Arsenal BugGi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''* [[Aztekipede, the Worm WarriorScritch]]* [[Cockroach Knight]]* [[Gigaplant]]* [[Gokipon]]* [[Howling Insect]]* [[Insect Princess]]* [[Insect Queen]]* [[Millennium Scorpion]]* [[Parasite Paracide]]* [[Pinch Hopper]]* [[Prickle Fairy]]* [[Skull-Mark LadybugErazor]]

Spells:* ;''[[Axe of Despair]]* [[Double SummonYu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] (this card's purpose is two-fold: it can summon more of your Insects while flooding the field with more monsters on your opponent's side of the field, giving "Insect Queen" a substantial boost and more food for "Insect Princess")* [[Insect Barrier]]* [[Insect Imitation]]* [[Jade Insect Whistle]]* [[Multiplication of Ants]]* [[Forest]]Traps:* [[DNA Surgery]]* [[Light of Intervention]]* [[Ojama Trio]]* [[Ultimate OfferingShinji Weber]]

===Great Moth Deck===: ;''See: [[MothYu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]''* [[Faust]]

===Spider Deck===: ;''See: [[SpiderYu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS]]''* [[Janko Entant]]* [[Nana Nanahoshi]]|}

===Ultimate Insect Deck=Icons==: ''See: [[Ultimate These are icons used to represent the Insect]]''Type in various video games. They all depict a generic beetle, usually black. Beetles are notably among the most diverse group of insects (and animals overall).

===Worm Mill===<gallery>Insect.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories|Forbidden Memories]]''Insect-Type-DM5.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 5: Expert 1|Duel Monsters 5: Expert 1]]''Insect-DOR.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses|The Duelists of the Roses]]''TypeInsect-CMC.png | ''See:[[Worm#Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum|Capsule Monster Coliseum]]''Type-Insect-YDT1.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Duel Transer|Duel Transer]]''Insect-TF06.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6|Tag Force 6]]''Type Worms-Insect-DAR.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Arena|Duel Arena]]''Insect-DG.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Generation|Duel Generation]]''Type-Insect-LOD2.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution|Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution]]''Type Worms-Insect-MADU.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel|Master Duel]]''</gallery>

== Example In other languages =={{In other languages| fr_name = Insecte| de_name = Insekt| it_name = Insetto| pt_name = Inseto<br/>Formerly: Insecto| es_name = Insecto| ja_name = {{Ruby|昆|こん}}{{Ruby|虫|ちゅう}}| ja_romaji = Konchū| ko_name = 곤충| ko_rr = Gonchung| tc_name = 昆蟲 | tc_pinyin = Kūnchóng| sc_name = 昆虫 | sc_pinyin = Kūnchóng}}

== See also ==* [[List of Insect-Type monsters]]* [[File:BlazewingButterflySDWSList of Insect-ENType support cards]]* [[List of Insect-CType anti-1E.jpg|centersupport cards]]==Notes==<references/>

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