In general, once a bug is captured by a Venus Flytrap, it is unlikely to escape. When an insect triggers the tiny hairs on the inner surface of the trap, it causes the trap to snap shut and form a tight seal around the insect. The trap then begins to secrete digestive enzymes that break down the insect’s body for the plant to absorb the nutrients.
While it’s possible for some very small insects to escape from a Venus Flytrap, it’s not common. The traps are designed to catch and digest insects that are small enough to fit inside them, and they are very effective at doing so.
It’s worth noting, however, that Venus Flytraps don’t need to catch insects to survive, but they do benefit from the additional nutrients that they provide. So while it can be fascinating to watch a Venus Flytrap catch and digest insects, it’s not necessary to feed them insects if you’re not comfortable with that. They can survive on just water and sunlight as long as they are grown in the right conditions.
