It is well known that the creator of Pokemon, Satoshi Tajiri, was was inspired by his childhood insect-collecting hobby, and the games are meant to be a way for kids to experience that same joy in an urban area.

How many Pokemon fans can identify with that?
Who else loved collecting or investigating bugs as a kid?
Do you think you'd ever translate your love of Pokemon into becoming some sort of hobbying naturalist?
What's your fav bug type? Post 'em!

I'll post Beedrill because I started up a Hive as a Beekeeper this year and am currently obsessed with Bees.