r/Entomology is a subreddit with 309k members. The community frequently discusses insect, bug, insects, identification, and beetle, and they frequently recommend/review microscope, and the most common flair used is id request, insect appreciation, discussion, pet/insect keeping, and meme.
Entomology: the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects
All insect and science related posts are welcome!
Popular Topics in r/Entomology
#1
Insect
46 posts
#2
Bug
42 posts
#3
Insects
41 posts
#4
Identification
29 posts
#5
Beetle
14 posts
#6
Spider
14 posts
#7
Entomology
14 posts
#8
Moth
12 posts
#9
Butterfly
11 posts
#10
Nature
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/Entomology
Microscope
1 review
#1
Zeiss
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Entomology
#1
ID Request
: "Looks armored!"
26 posts
#2
Insect Appreciation
: "Oleander hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) I just photographed now!"
21 posts
#3
Discussion
: "I photographed this cocoon the other day. What is that bumpy band?"
11 posts
#4
Pet/Insect Keeping
: "Unplanned grub keeping, is it enough for now?"
6 posts
#5
Meme
: "Welp, nevermind then."
3 posts
#6
Specimen prep
: "Mold treatment on already pinned specimen"
2 posts
#7
Pest Control
: "Can I bee upset? Is there anything beneficial to this? I want to be educated before I blow up"
1 post
#8
News/Article/Journal
: "14 days ago, I made an exited post that my praying mantis had laid an egg. Somebody commented, “have her enjoy her last few weeks to the fullest.” and this is what I woke up to this morning. Barely alive, we decided to put her down in the freezer. Goodbye, my best friend."
1 post
#9
Taxonomy
: "Crochet hornworm I made next to a real one"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Entomology
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+40k members(14.9%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026