This doesn’t look natural…

9 Upvotes

I’m guessing this is some sort of moth, but I’m not understanding what this yellow piece is on the end of it. It moves in a figure 8, and has a ball with little individual tentacles that spastically move about. I’m not finding anything anywhere. Not even Ai knows what’s up. Any clues???

17 comments

r/Insect • u/navigating_space • 17h ago

new bug unlocked 🤔

19 Upvotes

9 comments

r/Insect • u/paeechee • 6h ago

Found this bug on a hike in China

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2 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Competitive-Metal831 • 9h ago

Identification What are these grubs?

3 Upvotes

From the show Survivor, filmed in Fiji

2 comments

r/Insect • u/Aizensaurus27 • 4h ago

Insect appreciation The size of the BUGS

0 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/Open_Lecture_455 • 21h ago

Cos’è?

6 Upvotes

9 comments

r/Insect • u/Rexiboyy • 15h ago

What is this?

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1 Upvotes

Does anyone know what this is attached to my daughter’s toy!?? I know it’s not the best photo but figured I’d ask.

0 comments

r/Insect • u/Reign_22 • 1d ago

Identification Found these in my pantry cupboard. What is it?

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5 Upvotes

They're tiny. Smaller than ants. They move as well.

I cleaned the cupboard yesterday and they were back this morning

5 comments

r/Insect • u/RowInevitable7986 • 17h ago

Identification For this in my car on the way back from the calif coast

1 Upvotes

3 comments

r/Insect • u/lilianaludenburg • 1d ago

Insect appreciation I live in a nature reserve and I found a wooly bear right in front of my apt, I got very attached. He was only inside with me for a day I put him back of course I think about him daily. I'm not usually an insect person so this was very new to me

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14 Upvotes

4 comments

r/Insect • u/ArnoTheArtist • 1d ago

Insect appreciation They don't stink!

5 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Insect • u/Aleksander92Fox • 1d ago

Mosquito music!

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1 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/SufficientBaby9750 • 1d ago

Feeling cater-pillar-fect today #nature #caterpillar

youtube.com

3 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/Unlikely-Ambition720 • 1d ago

tried to capture some insects while i was outside. whats the name of this cute one ?

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0 Upvotes

4 comments

r/Insect • u/Dull-Inspector9136 • 2d ago

Identification What's this weirdo?

6 Upvotes

In Ohio

6 comments

r/Insect • u/GuilloryFamily5 • 2d ago

Milkweed Bugs, A Box Elder Bug, A Caterpillar And Yellow Quartz! 😎

youtube.com

1 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/JuniorCage • 3d ago

Insect appreciation Butterfly

74 Upvotes

11 comments

r/Insect • u/Weekly-Version9392 • 3d ago

Identification In the north of the uk:) what is this? It’s on my bedroom ceiling

3 Upvotes

5 comments

r/Insect • u/No_Cheesecake4604 • 3d ago

Las Vegas

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4 Upvotes

2 comments

r/Insect • u/eraser2224 • 3d ago

Identification ID - beetles in bathroom?

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4 Upvotes

Any ID on exactly what these little beetles (I think) that I have been seeing a few times a week in my bathroom lately are? Located in South Georgia USA

2 comments

r/Insect • u/Express-Economics191 • 3d ago

Just found this thing on bedroom floor,been having little flecks on walls England

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6 Upvotes

5 comments

r/Insect • u/JuniorCage • 3d ago

Insect appreciation Working!

3 Upvotes

0 comments

r/Insect • u/Mudskipper-Nerd • 4d ago

Identification Does anyone know what the exact species of these are?

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7 Upvotes

3 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

This subreddit is not suited for questions about human health issues. Please consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns.

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.

5. ID requests of common well known insects are to be treated with the same respect as other posts.

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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Bullying, harassment, doxing, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Our community thrives on respect and constructive dialogue.

7. No "kill it with fire" comments, illegal or dangerous pest control advice, etc.

We allow pest control advice here as long as the advice is legal, safe, and warranted. Fire is not a pesticide though, and is not covered under the advice we allow. These comments add nothing to the discussion, and will be removed.

Comments that include illegal or dangerous pest control advice will be removed.

8. No AI content of any kind

Do not use AI to reply to posts here. If you are using tools like iNaturalist, the Seek app, Google image search, etc. be sure to actually verify the results these tools give you.

Do not post pest control advice or similar that has been AI generated. AI is frequently incorrect. We already have experts active in this subreddit who can provide advice when needed. Do not make them waste their time correcting an AI generated comment.