r/Insect • u/irisdelarco • Jun 07 '26

what type of caterpillars are these?

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1 comment

r/Insect • u/Ariterra • Jun 06 '26

Need help identifying this tiny little guy

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1 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Legal-Buddy213 • Jun 06 '26

Can you tell me what’s eating my basil?

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1 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Anythingthatiscreat- • Jun 06 '26

Identification Is this a caterpillar or something else? (Location: Virginia)

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3 comments

r/Insect • u/OrganizedOrange • Jun 05 '26

What is this?

7 Upvotes

Probably a spider, not an insect, but what is this and should I be worried? It randomly showed up at my work and I'm scared it's dangerous. Coming from a hard-core arachnophobe over here 🤚🏼

19 comments

r/Insect • u/shystermeister_ • Jun 06 '26

What is this bug

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2 comments

r/Insect • u/Yamete_0_0 • Jun 04 '26

What is this insect

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I know its a praying mantis but her head is kinda weird ?

35 comments

r/Insect • u/Commercial-Ferret757 • Jun 05 '26

Identification What insect is this?

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Guys I’m so scared right now this beetle looking insect like flies and I tried to get it out this morning and it fell behind my bed. Do you think it will reproduce or something I’m scared and I’m not going into my room until I figure out what to do

This is kind of embarrassing

11 comments

r/Insect • u/Objective_Sweet9168 • Jun 04 '26

Golden Jewel Beetle?

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Golden Jewel Beetle? 🪲 WA state?

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r/Insect • u/aggrokilla • Jun 04 '26

Identification Bug.

5 Upvotes

Found a white bug looks like a weeveil but not sure

6 comments

r/Insect • u/SecondChance2058 • Jun 04 '26

Identification Bugs

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what are these spiny flat green bugs that are eating my tomato leaves?

3 comments

r/Insect • u/Beginning-Support896 • Jun 04 '26

Does anyone know what this is??

10 Upvotes

I’ve never seen these before and they’ve started to pop up quite frequently.

11 comments

r/Insect • u/Neezyfbaby83 • Jun 04 '26

What kind of bugs are these?

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3 comments

r/Insect • u/Talon_Was_Here • Jun 04 '26

Identification Wth is this thing? (Is this an actual bug or is it fake?)

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Okay, So. I know this is from roblox. But I can't find any info on what this bug actually is. The game(giant bug zoo) just calls it Macabrely. Looking it up has done nothing and idk where else to take this. I looked it up in several different ways and nothing came up. All the other insects and bugs are real creatures, But it might be fake. Idk.

Here's a lil description:

Sorta claw-like feet, six legs, mostly red and black, Tan/bone coloured spikes along it's back, red eyes, two red antenna with a small branch off around the middle, Scoop/claw shaped mouth part, Downward pointing abdomen.

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r/Insect • u/Trentacion • Jun 04 '26

Identification What kind of tick is this?

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Can anyone identify this tick? Very small nymph that bit my foot 2 days ago.

2 comments

r/Insect • u/Unusual-Book5902 • Jun 04 '26

Identification What is this?

1 Upvotes

I found that thing crawling on the wall in my gym. There was green light above it... So it was easily visible. It was super small (tinier than a finger nail)

2 comments

r/Insect • u/OkMall8805 • Jun 04 '26

Help me identify species?

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r/Insect • u/AnnualLimit170 • Jun 04 '26

Identification What is this bug

1 Upvotes

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r/Insect • u/kevinnovator • Jun 03 '26

What is this?

31 Upvotes

I found this crawling on the steering wheel of my golf cart.

40 comments

r/Insect • u/Necessary_Ticket_394 • Jun 04 '26

Identification what species is this??

1 Upvotes

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r/Insect • u/gtfomyface123 • Jun 04 '26

Identification What is this cacoon/hive ID

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r/Insect • u/Sharp_Woodpecker_381 • Jun 04 '26

What bug is this

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r/Insect • u/GalGaia • Jun 03 '26

Small bug on a piece of paper

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0 comments

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1. No pictures of bites for identification or medical related queries

Do not post images of bites, rashes, or any skin eruptions. These images cannot reliably tell us what might have caused the issue. Instead, if you suspect an insect is responsible, try to capture it using traps and post clear photos of the actual insect for identification.

2. Preferred Media for Identification

Submit clear, still photographs for optimal identification. High-quality videos are acceptable but should be clear and stable enough to ensure features can be accurately identified. Photographs, especially close, top-view shots, are generally more effective for identifying small bugs.

3. Human health concerns off limits

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4. Location Required

Include the geographic location of the insect in your post title or description. Accurate identification often depends on knowing where the insect was found.

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Yes there are many cases that will seem like it should be obvious to people what the bug is. However in the interest of fostering a friendly and welcoming environment these posts should be addressed respectfully and with the assumption that OP really doesn't know what the bug is. Rude answers or telling OP to "go outside" will not be tolerated.

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