/r/bugidentification/

r/bugidentification

49k members
r/bugidentification is a subreddit with 49k members. The community frequently discusses bug, found, insect, identify, and spider, and the most common flair used is location included, possible pest, location included, location not known/other question, bug appreciation post, and already identified – just sharing.
Come visit us for all your bug identification needs, whether that be insects, spiders, crustaceans, or whatnot!

Popular Topics in r/bugidentification

#1

Bug

156 posts
#2

Found

49 posts
#3

Insect

46 posts
#4

Identify

29 posts
#5

Spider

14 posts
#6

Roach

12 posts
#7

Help

12 posts
#8

Bedbug

8 posts
#9

Identification

6 posts
#10

Nyc

6 posts

Flair Used in r/bugidentification

#1
Location included
: "Found in my bed, should i be worried? Ontario Canada"
102 posts
#2
Possible pest, location included
: "England, found this and have seen shells of dead ones beneath my bed (possibly fly larva? I have a slight fly problem)"
26 posts
#3
Location not known/Other question
: "What bug is this on my bedsheet? I know the photos aren't clear but these are very small, and as soon as I try to touch them they hop really fast."
3 posts
#4
Bug Appreciation Post
: "Can someone tell me what this is please"
2 posts
#5
Already Identified – Just Sharing
: "Marble Orbweaver in NE PA"
1 post
#6
Possible pest. No location
: "Las vegas, nv"
1 post

Member Growth in r/bugidentification

Yearly
+6k members(14.0%)

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Last updated: September 22, 2026