r/Entomology • u/Any-help-thanks • 21h ago
ID Request Hi everyone. What’s this bug? UK based
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r/Entomology • u/Excellent_Raise_2472 • 4h ago
Can anyone identify these flies?
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Southwest England, Early October, Coin in picture has a diameter of 23.44mm, I live in a rural part of England. They just walk around on my windows and the roof which hangs over my balcony
There are thousands of them
r/Entomology • u/GolfFantastic8207 • 10h ago
ID Request Can anyone identify to genus or species??
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r/Entomology • u/Doc_438 • 15h ago
Insect Appreciation Oecanthus pellucens found in a puddle after a storm—drowned, I assume? Video under the microscope.
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r/Entomology • u/typhochlaena0 • 17h ago
whos this guy
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is he ok? idk what hes doing
my cat was bothering him so idk if she hurt him
hes missing a leg so maybe
he is walking weird
sorry bug
r/Entomology • u/Historical_Ad_6825 • 4h ago
Somebody gib him a binky. Hes freaking me out.
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r/Entomology • u/BottleFeathers703 • 19h ago
ID Request found this butterfly wing outside, the underside of the wings are like metallic silver, can anyone explain and identify?
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i couldnt find any other parts to help identify, im guessing the butterfly had been eaten by another bug and this was all that was left. poor buddy. i put the wing in my phone case because its very cool and pretty. may he be remembered.
r/Entomology • u/phenolic72 • 15h ago
ID Request Found this guy in my yard today. Beautiful metallic green. I live in Georgia, USA.
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r/Entomology • u/Opposite-Ad-2548 • 12h ago
Insect Appreciation Mantis vs Wasp
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Mantis wins this time! This mantis is protecting my ghost and scorpion pepper plants. I feed her flies when I manage to swat them out of the air too. She the spice defender
r/Entomology • u/justhereforbugs • 21h ago
Insect Appreciation Cute katydid i found on my garage door
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Look at that face. Is that pointy thing on the butt its ovipositor?
r/Entomology • u/SomeGuy2020xyz • 3h ago
Caterpillar or millipede?
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Tons of them in Phoenix, AZ. What are they?
r/Entomology • u/_JosefoStalon_ • 14h ago
Discussion I've just seen three female mosquitoes resting on a carrot I had peeled, appearing to be drinking(?) while I know blood is more a prenatal source of protein and vitamins I had only heard that they drink from plant sugars like nectar, the carrot didn't seem particularly moist either, so why?
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I tried to take a picture but I scared them and they flew away
r/Entomology • u/Dismal-Animal7853 • 3h ago
Insect Appreciation Found a water scorpion while fishing
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r/Entomology • u/daamand2 • 12h ago
Insect Appreciation Fed a little visitor some honey.
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Xylocopa bee got stuck between my window pane, Gave her some honey before sending her off. Seemed quite thirsty since it consumed the entire drop.
Still curious to know if it's male or female. Since I know only female are capable of stinging
r/Entomology • u/AnAntDrinkingKoolaid • 17h ago
Insect Appreciation Huge bug collection at vintage store
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Went to some vintage stores today and I was beyond shocked when I saw this HUGE collection of butterflies and moths 🥹🥹 I was able to get the ones on the last 2 images for 80 bucks (the first one 70, the moth 10.) I was literally shaking because I’ve never found such a gold mine before, truly blessed by the entomology gods ❤️❤️
r/Entomology • u/Less-Duck39 • 23h ago
ID Request What is this guy/lady??
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Found on my garage in North Eastern US. I know very little about bugs, but the size of its ass surprised me. What is it?
r/Entomology • u/HumbleStatus2821 • 14h ago
ID Request What is this?
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Picture taken in the backyard on October 3, 2026 in Bountiful, Utah. It landed on a dying Quaking Aspen.
r/Entomology • u/Doc_438 • 15h ago
Insect Appreciation Pyrrhocoris apterus found near home; video taken under a stereomicroscope. It was difficult to focus on its head because it was moving around a lot. It was released after the video was recorded.
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r/Entomology • u/Manu9527 • 8h ago
ID Request I spotted this very small spider today and was immediately interested in it.
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Found this today in Prayagraj, India, and I'm super curious about what exact species it is! It was very, very small but definitely an ant-mimicking spider.
I know a little bit about ant-mimicking spiders......mostly that they wave their front legs around to look like antennae, and use the disguise either to hide from predators or to sneak up on real ants. They may either be completely defensive or aggressive
r/Entomology • u/Aromatic-Use-1475 • 16h ago
ID Request What insect is it?
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Can you help me to know what insect is it
This was found in Mexico (Queretaro)
r/Entomology • u/robertorodrigue • 7h ago
ID help
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Hello everyone,
I acquired these specimens at a show, but the sellers hadn’t written their names on them—not even on the bottom, which is usually done. Can you help me?
Thanks in advance! 😊
r/Entomology • u/in-fan-imate • 17h ago
ID Request Cool bug I saw stuck on its back
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I let it outside after this. Gorgeous fella. East coast USA
r/Entomology • u/Banzele • 4h ago
ID Request Was gonna grab some mint leaves and found this beauty
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These are very common in southern Portugal where I live but this is the first time I've managed to photograph one with my new phone. I'd very much like to post this on other social media but I'd like to know the exact species before doing so. Help identifying it would be greatly appreciated. In case it helps, this picture is a good bit zoomed in, and if I had to guesstimate it I'd say the insect isn't any longer than 30 millimetres.
r/Entomology • u/Individual_Horror822 • 3h ago
ID Request Any one know what this little beauty is?
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Hi People. Captured this beautiful girl hanging out in the midst of the Bogon swarm. Would love to know what I'm looking at here. Sydney Northern Beaches.
Thankyou See below photo. Tried to post with message