A display of approximately thirty diverse butterflies and moths is pinned in rows against a white background. The collection features insects of varying sizes and vibrant colors, including a large pale green moth in the center, flanked by species with iridescent blue, bright yellow, and patterned wings. Text at the bottom identifies the image as "Assorted Lepidoptera in the University of Texas Insect Collection," noting it was arranged by Julia Suits and photographed by Alex Wild.
A selection of Lepidoptera from the University of Texas Insect Collection. Arrangement by Julia Suits; photograph by Alex Wild Credit: Insects Unlocked / Flickr

If searching for the perfect gift has been bugging you, look no further. Deviant Libation hosts a freaky, queer bug market this weekend for your insect hyperfixation.

Whether your fantasy is “Animal Crossing” or “A Bug’s Life,” dress up to shop from 10 bug vendors, trade trinkets and do some bug and zine crafts.

Local bands Gebawaap, Bello, Pigeon Chess and The Tilt will perform. This Little Pig food truck will be there with veggie options for hungry bug bois.

Harm reduction program Kaon City Medics and Tampa Immigrants Rights Committee will also be on-site.

There is no cover for Bug Market happening Saturday, Dec. 20 in Tampa.

Bug Market and Show 6-10pm

Time Sat., Dec. 20, 6-10 p.m. 2025

Location Deviant Libation, 3800 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa

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This article appears in Dec. 04 – 10, 2025.

Selene San Felice is managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Prior to joining CL in 2025, she started the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter and worked for her hometown paper, The Capital in Annapolis,...