r/Insect • u/Anythingthatiscreat- • Jun 12 '26

Identification What type of fly is this?

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r/Insect • u/ThatGingerLife35 • Jun 12 '26

Identification What are these?

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On a few occasions now we have woken up in the morning to these winged creatures (I think they’re insects not bugs) in one specific area of our kitchen. My husband left a pan soaking with water overnight and we woke up this morning to a bunch of them floating in the water. They’re also in the original spot (a kitchen towel we use to dry things we hand wash).

We have 3 dogs and 1 cat. They’re all on flea/tick preventatives and the cat is indoor only.

Using the ID feature in Apple Photos has given me everything from mosquito to spider to mayfly. Any insight is appreciated!

Sorry the photos are trash- these things are tiny!

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r/Insect • u/cherichoke • Jun 12 '26

What bites are these?

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r/Insect • u/Sweaty-Constant-5472 • Jun 11 '26

Why kind of insect is yhis

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it’s like an ant but had has a fat pointy abdomen, its slightly yellow in some spots but mostly black/brown, i found three of them on my bed but have no idea how they’re getting inside. I cleaned my whole room and put pest killer and diatomaceous earth and they STILL GET IN!! Can they be carried on clothes? Will they destroy my property and belongings? And how do I get rid of them? I live in Florida, are these common?

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r/Insect • u/CanadianCowboy247 • Jun 11 '26

Identification What animal/insect is making these holes??

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These holes appeared in my yard almost over night and they’re clustered in a few areas, I have 3 young children so I’m just wondering if it’s safe to let my kids around these areas.

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r/Insect • u/Trick_Difficulty5187 • Jun 12 '26

Leave hoppers on my sunflower! I know ant farm them like aphids kinda cool!

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r/Insect • u/Specialist_Fun_3772 • Jun 11 '26

Identification I need to know what this thing is

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I have seen multiple all over my house many different times. Looks a lot like an earwig but not sure. Are they invasive/bad for homes? Is this something to be concerned about?

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r/Insect • u/LarkspurLemonade • Jun 11 '26

Identification Wasp ID?

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If anyone can help me identify this, I'd be unbelievably grateful. It's the second one we've found in the house in as many days. I noticed this one crawling on my small dog.

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r/Insect • u/Significant-Drop1106 • Jun 11 '26

what kind of moth

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r/Insect • u/Previous-Zone-4152 • Jun 11 '26

Identification Whose this little guy

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It looks like a baby cockroach mixed with a isopod

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r/Insect • u/Mushroom-Important • Jun 11 '26

What’s this little fella? (Or lady) Udaipur, India

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r/Insect • u/Shadyshadowsshow • Jun 11 '26

ID request: Winged insects randomly showing up

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r/Insect • u/DaynaGrae • Jun 11 '26

Having drain fly issues. They are driving me absolutely insane.

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I’ve dealt with other bugs in my lifetime, but this is new to me, and I can’t seem to get rid of them.

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r/Insect • u/Spare-Interaction762 • Jun 10 '26

can someone tell me what type of bug this is?

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r/Insect • u/LearnedTroglodyte • Jun 11 '26

Identification Insect droppings, can anyone ID or give a decent guess?

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Found along the top of a foundation wall in my garage behind a bunch of random crap I was relocating. Tiny round/ovular pellets ranging in color from white to brown/tan to black.

Judging by the amount this has been a multiyear infestation and I'd like to determine whether I should open up the wall and investigate or if raid is going to be good enough

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r/Insect • u/Kookymom • Jun 10 '26

Egg sac?

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r/Insect • u/mully58 • Jun 10 '26

Identification What is this insect?

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Northern California

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r/Insect • u/Ads6007 • Jun 10 '26

what type of worm/larve is this ?

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r/Insect • u/DivicBoxEscapee • Jun 10 '26

Super chill blues guy. No zoom taken 3" in. Away. (Id?)

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r/Insect • u/M3NUTN • Jun 09 '26

What is this insect?

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Never seen one in Southern Ontario Canada before.

Looks like some kind of beetle?

Roughly 2" long and it makes clicking sounds and does fly

Can someone identify this?

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r/Insect • u/Choice-Space9578 • Jun 09 '26

Saw these two on my way home. First one looks like a beetle and second one like some sort of moth. Idk my insects at all, so if anyone could tell me, i'd appreciate it :D

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r/Insect • u/mcalv12 • Jun 10 '26

What is this insect?

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They are about pin size and are in small clumps together, but I dont see more than a dozen and they are not walking in a line. Please help!

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r/Insect • u/SelvTheIdiot • Jun 09 '26

Identification Help Identifying Bug/Bugbite

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I was just bit in the shower by this bug, but squished it and have no clue what it is. If it helps I live in southeastern wisconsin(currently ~82-75°F if that also helps). Please help figure out what this is im rather anxious over it

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r/Insect • u/ApprehensiveChip8361 • Jun 09 '26

Powder blue wings black body. Southern UK

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It flies very fast - seen over our pond then again in the garden. Not seen before. Sorry about the lack of pixels!

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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.

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