Bug City is a 1998 educational children's series hosted by entomologist Art Evans, actress Christina Ricci and the puppet character "Bugsy Seagull", voiced by Chuck McCann.
[2] The videos were hosted by entomologist Art Evans, who was director of the Insect Zoo at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County,[3] Christina Ricci and a puppet character called "Bugsy Seagull" voiced by Chuck McCann,[4] which provided comic relief.
Lynne Heffley of Los Angeles Times wrote that "Evans’ commentary and the up-close photography are a fascinating window on a world of leaf-cutters, masters of camouflage, astounding life cycles, defense mechanisms and survival techniques.
"[8] John W. Shearin of Emergency Librarian praised Evans' presentation skills and the series' educational value, but was critical of Ricci's performance, describing her as seeming "disinterested and only moderately prepared".
[9] Amy Kulcak, in a review for Common Sense Media, also praised the subject matter and Evans' presentation, while criticizing Ricci and the character of Bugsy Seagull as "boring".