Insecticons is the name given to a sub-group of fictional characters in the Transformers Universes, referred to as Insectrons in the Japanese version. The name was also used for two fictional characters in the Transformers Universes. Transformers - Generation 1 (1985) The three original Insecticon toys were based on Diaclone toys made by Takara in 1984. Insecticon Members Basic Insecticons Each of the basic Insecticons had a way to control other robots.Shrapnel: Stag BeetleAbilities: Shrapnel ca… (More on Insecticons)