Pet Names Based on Animated Characters - A Bug's Life

The Characters From A Bug's Life:

The main character in A Bug's Life is the ant Flik, a passionate but very clumsy inventor. Together with Crown Princess Atta and Princess Dot, he devises a plan to chase away the grasshoppers Hooper and Fred. He is also supported by his new friends who were previously circus performers – Francis the ladybug, Heimlich the caterpillar, Chewap and Cici the woodlice, Manni the mantis, Gypsy the butterfly and Slim the insect.

Here are the names from A Bug's Life:

Character	Animal
Flik	Ant
Atta	Ant
Dot	Ant
Dr. Flora	Ant
Mr. Soil	Ant
Thorny	Ant
Cornelius	Ant
Aphie	Aphid
Francis	Ladybug
Heimlich	Caterpillar
Tuck	Pill bug
Roll	Pill bug
Dim	Rhinoceros beetle
Manny	Praying mantis
Gypsy	Gypsy moth
Slim	Walking stick
P.T. Flea	Flea
Hopper	Grasshopper
Molt	Grasshopper
Thumper	Grasshopper
Axle	Grasshopper
Loco	Grasshopper
Rosie	Black widow spider

Fun Facts

German Characters

In the German movie, some of the characters' names are different. Ladybug Franzis is called Franzi. The caterpillar "Heimlich" is named Gustl, while P.T. Flea is P.T. Floh. Grasshopper Molt is called Fred, the two woodlice are Chewap and Cici. Mr. Soil is "Herr von Boden" and ant Dorny is Thorny.

Insects as Pets

Did you know that you can keep insects as pets? In case you feel like you can't take the responsibility to keep a dog or a cat yet, then you should take a look at these pets. For example pretty, colorful beetles, walking sticks, walking leaves and even praying mantises. You will find out more in our exotic pets section!

Animal Characters in Computer-Animated Movies:

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