#zaryant

[beetlewool]

my first post is gonna be butch4butch bug yuri so fuck it here we go.

these two are underrated as hell please show them some love especially aebees <//3 oh aebees they could never make me hate you

[the-court-of-the-ant-queen]

I headcanon that the reason why Zaryant is noticeably larger than her fellow worker ants, rivaling the Queen in size, is because she’s not the same type of ant as them; being instead a Bullet Ant, Giant Amazonian Ant, or similar species.

Zaryant’s birth colony was destroyed, or she was otherwise forced to flee; and got adopted into Bugaria’s Ant Kingdom (making her a counterpart to Hoaxe). That’s why she’s so loyal to Queen Elizant II: she gave her a home when she had nowhere else to go.

The reason why Zaryant wears her armor and helmet all the time is because she privately feels ashamed of being different from the other ants, of not being Elizant’s “real” daughter.

[the-unicorns-of-nienna]

“Bug Fables” Headcanons: Allopreening

Just like in their pre-Awakening ancestors, allopreening, or social grooming, is very important to eusocial insect culture; serving not just to maintain cleanliness, but also to strengthen interpersonal bonds.

Although there are many salons and spas where bugs can go to be professionally preened; most preening is done by friends, family members, or partners.

Preening is usually done with brushes, combs, and cloths. Preening someone the old-fashioned way, with just your hands and mouth, is considered deeply intimate (though not inherently romantic or sexual).

Preening, traditionally, is heavily intertwined with colony hierarchies; with lower-ranking bugs preening their superiors. A higher-ranking bug, especially a royal, preening a subordinate is considered an immense honor.

It’s common for workers and soldiers to, at the end of their shifts, sit down together for a group preening session.

Queen Elizant II and Zaryant preen each other almost every day, as do Queen Vanessa and Jayde.

Zasp preens Mothiva to help her clean up and relax before and after her shows. (“Z—Zasp, comb my fluff! I must look dashing when we take down the tyrant!” “Are you, uh, nervous?” “N—No! It’s gonna be fine! It’s gonna be fine…”)

One of the few things Vi genuinely missed about living in the Hive was how, every evening, she and Jaune would preen each other while talking about their respective days. At some point after the Wasp King’s defeat; Jaune meets up with Vi to give her a long-overdue preening, while Vi tells Jaune all about her adventure.

[longeth-dayv]

Bug Fables Zaryant MORE buff bug ladies, because they are cool

[flame-shadow]

Ant Kingdom Palace Bug Fables NPC Collab [3/23]

Background - @flame-shadow Editor - @flame-shadow

Character Credits Professor Neolith - @someguyiguess23 Zaryant - @flame-shadow Rebecca - samy00000008 Lieutenant - lamverykarpy Ant Captain - sapsvamity Ant Guard - sapsvamity Libren - @lemmykirby Brooke - lamverykarpy Reading Ant - sapsvamity Reeves - samy00000008

[barbaracleboy]

So, I drew The Ant Lieutenant and Zaryant, for no other reason than to practice drawing them.

[the-court-of-the-ant-queen]

Queen Bianca: “So what has it been like, raising a princess?”

Queen Elizant II: “It’s been going well, so far. Though I confess, I wasn’t prepared for how much crying there would be.”

Queen Bianca: “There’s no need to worry, larvae are supposed to cry.”

Queen Elizant II: “Antastasia is completely fine. I was referring to Zaryant.”

Cut to Zaryant standing over a crib in the royal nursery, in which an ant larva sleeps peacefully.

Zaryant: *sobbing* “I love you so much!”

[the-unicorns-of-nienna]

“Bug Fables” Headcanons: Snugglebugs

Having evolved to live in densely-populated nests, most eusocial insects struggle to sleep by themselves.

Even when space isn’t an issue, it’s extremely common for sisters to share sleeping quarters, or even beds.

Most queens have at least one bedmate; sometimes a lover, but more frequently a trusted guard, lady-in-waiting, or friend. Zaryant is Elizant II’s usual companion, while Jayde is Vanessa’s.

When eusocial bugs need to sleep alone, for whatever reason; weighted blankets or plushies can help immensely, especially if they smell like home and family.

Bed Bugs are popular pets among ants, bees, wasps, and termites who live or regularly travel outside their colonies.

Poor Vi suffered from chronic insomnia after leaving the Hive. Sometimes, she’d go to the Underground Tavern just to find a seat in the corner, and lay her head on the table to take a nap. It was only after teaming up with Kabbu and Leif-both of whom also had issues sleeping alone-that Vi was finally able to get a good night’s sleep again.