Bug emoji meaning

The bug emoji shows a caterpillar, which is the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. This emoji is commonly used when talking about insects, nature, or the environment. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to discuss problems or "bugs" in computer code or systems. Additionally, it carries a symbolic connection to transformation and growth, reflecting the way a caterpillar becomes a butterfly through its life cycle. This emoji is versatile and often seen in both educational and playful contexts.

The bug emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026