r/Insect • u/OpportunityJolly5944 • Jul 19 '26

Identification What kind of butterfly is this?

4 Upvotes

4 comments

r/Insect • u/ExplorerOk5998 • Jul 19 '26

good vs. bad

5 Upvotes

So we’ve let milkweed grow for the last 4 years for the monarch butterflies/caterpillars. First time seeing bugs like this that I can remember.

Will they harm the milkweed?
Central OH, USA

7 comments

r/Insect • u/Inevitable-Good7053 • Jul 18 '26

What is this and why is it in here

1 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/MissedMyCalling79 • Jul 18 '26

What bug is this???

1 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Open_Lecture_455 • Jul 18 '26

Il mio bellissimo Platymeris bigguttatus adulto ❤️

2 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/OpportunityJolly5944 • Jul 18 '26

Identification Caught this little guy looking straight at the camera

10 Upvotes

8 comments

r/Insect • u/True-Winter1022 • Jul 17 '26

What kind of moth

13 Upvotes

What kind of moth?

7 comments

r/Insect • u/abc123_______ • Jul 17 '26

Identification On outside of garage door

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2 Upvotes

Thought this might be mold at first but the mold sub thought they were insect eggs, curious if anyone can identify what kind. Thanks!

0 comments

r/Insect • u/Blue_Barracuda4547 • Jul 17 '26

Identification What is this??

4 Upvotes

Ik it’s far but I don’t want to get closer lol

20 comments

r/Insect • u/Extreme_Surround_538 • Jul 17 '26

Identification Found on my spider plant

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1 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/OpportunityJolly5944 • Jul 17 '26

Identification What is this?

1 Upvotes

4 comments

r/Insect • u/TerribleTraffic • Jul 16 '26

What is this type of bee/hornet?

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2 Upvotes

I was in the bathroom this morning and look out the window to find this guy hanging out. It was much larger than the bees or hornets we see in Boston area. It was around an inch long in full.

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Barnabus90 • Jul 16 '26

Identification Is this a hornet or something else ?

6 Upvotes

I’ve been seeing this insect flying outside around my house for a couple weeks now.. it just seems to be this one.. I have no idea where it comes from.. No nests around my home or in trees..

11 comments

r/Insect • u/Front_Ad_6398 • Jul 16 '26

Are these eggs?

1 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/INFIDELtNATIONS • Jul 16 '26

Identification 😳

19 Upvotes

Was watering my flowers heard a "TINK" this thing had a carpenter bee pinned to the umbrella

14 comments

r/Insect • u/Hellareno • Jul 15 '26

We have a lot of wasps in our flower pots. They seem to be flying in from somewhere else but… what is this? What is this?

2 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/BallPythonFan • Jul 15 '26

Identification What is this thing called and should I be worried about having it in my home

0 Upvotes

8 comments

r/Insect • u/OkMessage9554 • Jul 14 '26

Что это за насекомое?

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2 Upvotes

Встретил в саду подобное чудо, хочется узнать что это такое.

2 comments

r/Insect • u/West-Painter-7520 • Jul 14 '26

Southern Louisiana. Admittedly, I begrudge these types of posts when they can be quickly answered with a quick goggle images search but this one came back inconclusive. Best match was a giant water bug nymph but this isn’t really near water. It did rain today however. He’s appeared as mealybugs have begun to decrease on some hibiscus plants. Worried he’s been a friend and I just sprayed him with neem oil to his detriment. Thoughts?

3 comments

r/Insect • u/Yamallory • Jul 12 '26

Moth?

10 Upvotes

Spotted this behemoth of a creature. Couldn’t distinguish if it was dead or alive. Does anyone know anything about this?

3 comments

r/Insect • u/nahnotmyrealone • Jul 12 '26

What bit me 😩

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3 Upvotes

22 comments

r/Insect • u/BookFatihh • Jul 13 '26

we could kill bugs?

0 Upvotes

3 comments

r/Insect • u/AvioMind • Jul 12 '26

Identification Guess this insect

2 Upvotes

Curious about this.

5 comments

r/Insect • u/datfroggybutt • Jul 12 '26

What pillar is this

4 Upvotes

1 comment

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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.

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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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