/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, bug appreciation post, possible pest. no location, 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
: "Pulled this (presumably a tick) in my arm a few minutes ago and I am worried"
141 posts
#2
Possible pest, location included
: "Friend or foe? NY"
48 posts
#3
Bug Appreciation Post
: "Such rich colors!"
5 posts
#4
Possible pest. No location
: "Does anyone know what insect is causing this?"
3 posts
#5
Already Identified – Just Sharing
: "More of a cause of death rather than an ID issue"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/bugidentification

Yearly
+7k members(15.8%)

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Last updated: August 31, 2026