To sign 'insect' (or 'bug'), form a '3' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb, index, and middle fingers. Place the tip of your thumb on your nose. Wiggle your index and middle fingers up and down a few times, resembling the antennae of an insect.
Sign 'insect', then use your hands and facial expressions to describe the size of the bug to emphasize how huge it was.
Sign 'you', 'afraid', and 'insect', making sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Set up the location by signing 'garden', then sign 'many' followed by 'insect' to show the abundance of bugs.
Sign 'insect', then use your hands and facial expressions to describe the size of the bug to emphasize how huge it was.
Sign 'you', 'afraid', and 'insect', making sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Set up the location by signing 'garden', then sign 'many' followed by 'insect' to show the abundance of bugs.
Yes, the sign for 'insect' and 'bug' is exactly the same in ASL. You use the same '3' handshape on your nose with wiggling fingers for both English words.
You only use one hand for this sign. It is standard to use your dominant hand to place your thumb on your nose and wiggle your fingers.
A moderate, relaxed wiggle is best for general conversation. You might wiggle them faster if you are describing a frantic or fast-moving bug, using your movement to add detail!
