r/bugidentification
Come visit us for all your bug identification needs, whether that be insects, spiders, crustaceans, or whatnot!
How to think about r/bugidentification
This community serves as a hub for enthusiasts and experts alike to identify various bugs, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Members share images and descriptions of their encounters with these creatures, seeking help in pinpointing species and understanding their behaviors. The distinct focus on identification fosters a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, making it a go-to resource for anyone curious about the insect world.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from casual nature lovers to professional entomologists. The demographic is diverse, including hobbyists, homeowners dealing with pest issues, and students studying biology. Members typically have a keen interest in bugs, whether for personal curiosity or practical concerns, and they engage in discussions with a friendly, inquisitive vibe.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes clear images of bugs accompanied by detailed descriptions of their characteristics and behaviors. Posts that lack clarity or context, or those that seem overly promotional, tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular posting, with members often sharing their findings or asking for help, leading to a steady flow of engagement and interaction.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is generally unwelcome. Authentic engagement, such as sharing educational content about bug identification or pest control tips, can resonate well. Brands might consider collaborating with knowledgeable members or sponsoring informative posts that align with the community's interests. Transparency and a genuine passion for the subject matter are key to gaining acceptance.
Top keywords
What r/bugidentification talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Longjumping_Link_300
- u/Karnaxas1
- u/bitchnight
- u/Salty_Bench8448
- u/SalamanderThick69
- u/Illustrious_Button75
- u/Playful-Confection98
- u/marylandjennainva
- u/AlexanderNorris
- u/mlyons2310
- u/GD_JETSMAN7
- u/tximagineer
- u/amaranth-kate
- u/ActualYungSeinfeld
- u/Digimortal46
- u/manlymatt83
- u/PossessionTop6394
- u/courtney_helena
- u/Jacob-the-jester
- u/slw9496
- u/Heresoiwontgetfinedd
- u/Helpful_Rough_5422
- u/KnottyDaddy02
- u/snappy-bubbles
- u/zorpack
- u/duh_nom_yar
- u/stoneybaloney1109
- u/bambino_wizard
- u/r4ndom_commenter
- u/PuzzleheadedRow6783
- u/Yellow_Burst
- u/yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess
- u/Background-Print-864
- u/Ronniex333x
- u/kadennnnnANDdaiman
- u/thetacosaur
- u/rearheat
- u/teph7
- u/Naturallobotomy
- u/zuckile
- u/guppypupp
- u/Smooth_Gene_1051
- u/Forsaken_Star_4228
- u/Collins-Jacksonn
- u/onthe6end
- u/MegWhitCDN
- u/Feeling-Visit1472
- u/MHeynow
- u/ZzShadyzZ
- u/Kevsomm
- u/noradarhk
- u/RicoRave
- u/ChetSpoonwash
- u/Ultimatedrip
- u/General_Tangelo_1032
- u/redH2O
- u/Pinkotter33
- u/CalmDescription5350
- u/mutematador
- u/HelloThisIsPam
- u/Uhhh_Insert_Username
- u/Snidermangaming
- u/pizzaredditnamepizza
- u/doilooklikecheese
- u/Both-Lie5316
- u/tabs3488
- u/Difficult_Visual_956
- u/Ace_Of_Spades787
- u/PrimeDirective_
- u/Embarrassed_Fox_6768
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- u/DaisyChained420
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- u/NormalCatEnthusiast
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- u/Own_Band_4022
- u/TrainerLizzie
- u/SauceKBeats
- u/Fearless_Vast2397
- u/SurroundAccurate
- u/goddardgcw
- u/jackieat_home
- u/thomatofletchup
- u/baron_bonk
By votes
- u/Illustrious_Button75
- u/ChetSpoonwash
- u/Ultimatedrip
- u/General_Tangelo_1032
- u/hausofamerica
- u/redH2O
- u/Pinkotter33
- u/CalmDescription5350
- u/mutematador
- u/HelloThisIsPam
- u/Uhhh_Insert_Username
- u/Snidermangaming
- u/pizzaredditnamepizza
- u/doilooklikecheese
- u/Both-Lie5316
- u/tabs3488
- u/[deleted]
- u/Ace_Of_Spades787
- u/Difficult_Visual_956
- u/PrimeDirective_
- u/Sad_Material7596
- u/Embarrassed_Fox_6768
- u/Acrobatic-Can8460
- u/yourhandle
- u/snoopandwiz420
- u/Busy_Maximum1782
- u/Econatog2
- u/Samatdal
- u/yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess
- u/chopper923
- u/robl1992
- u/Dopplervoid404
- u/dlre03
- u/NormalCatEnthusiast
- u/Playful-Confection98
- u/goddardgcw
- u/LP-Hoops-85
- u/DaisyChained420
- u/gangstakdt
- u/Nearby-Employee-2339
- u/marylandjennainva
- u/bouncybabyeli
- u/15blade_
- u/Life-Gazelle3499
- u/smolandcryptic
- u/roanoa_zoro_lost
- u/Ninespike9868
- u/Vaporizer1610
- u/TrainerLizzie
- u/Own_Band_4022
- u/SauceKBeats
- u/Fearless_Vast2397
- u/jackieat_home
- u/SurroundAccurate
- u/thomatofletchup
- u/baron_bonk
- u/Satflt7
- u/urboyelli0t
- u/fuzzypipe39
- u/tri10n
- u/AVOX8
- u/brainseverywhere
- u/Sheev_2020
- u/catchanews
- u/HalfBakedLizrd
- u/AlexanderNorris
- u/Cthulhu8myDaydreams
- u/Biglitteal
- u/MakomeBae
- u/Fancy-PBJ-738
- u/Cajun-nugget
- u/tetramerC12H24O8
- u/DealWonderful9928
- u/tokendolly
- u/mlyons2310
- u/goofyahredditor
- u/Lilbacon77
- u/TheNightmareBot
- u/DanDifino
- u/souperman321
- u/GD_JETSMAN7
- u/JonSnerrrrrr
- u/highgravity914
- u/HiddenFoliage
- u/Ok_Slide_4302
- u/where_is_my_bike
- u/RagingTortoiseGaming
- u/SlyScooper
- u/LunaBeck
- u/H4LEY420
- u/tximagineer
- u/Triforce0fWisdom14
- u/Karnaxas1
- u/kaylacorinne
- u/Lor113
- u/hockeyholloway89
- u/Pinkmongoose
- u/Maxhole
- u/Delicious_Sundae64
- u/MaxFluter
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/FinallydamnLDnat5
- u/Pots_Tickers
- u/cmerry
- u/BeyondTheRealm1989
- u/HystericalGD
- u/NoEye4601
- u/Dummlord28
- u/gh0sT_bOy_gHoStEd
- u/Shadow14541
- u/Growler2010
- u/AerieOk3566
- u/rearheat
- u/OkTemperature7137
- u/ArachnomancerCarice
- u/WickedWestlyn
- u/New-Door-3148
- u/Lubie1
- u/floridaman6978
- u/Dramalona
- u/MrMagicEraser
- u/MaskedFigurewho
- u/Traditional_Front637
- u/stoney_balogna20
- u/Vivid-Speed
- u/Embarrassed_Step_599
- u/AmphibianRemarkable4
- u/IExistDontKnowWhy
- u/ajschwamberger
- u/Wicked_Wolf17
- u/juststopdaworld
- u/MS_Whisp
- u/Sugar9987
- u/Wet_Muff
- u/StirUntilCombined
- u/nevermeant2bethisway
- u/whatareyourinterests
- u/Spare_Box215
- u/oroborus68
- u/Friendly_Roll4556
- u/Fun_Possibility_8637
- u/No_Love_1353
- u/wildernessmustsplore
- u/Kitty_Candy65
- u/yeahimhereforthe18
- u/LaCalavera1971
- u/Doctor_Salvatore
- u/Hellefiedboy
- u/Competitive_Ad9190
- u/Real_Guarantee_7903
- u/Known-Flamingo9211
- u/LouisVuittonLeghost
- u/kingSliver187
- u/Bisonfan1
- u/Decent-Cry-7665
- u/Red_Beagle_420
- u/DomDaddyPdx
- u/South-Amoeba-5863
- u/Sufficient-Cat5993
- u/Ok_Dragonfruit6718
- u/OrionNCo
- u/13_64_1992
- u/johnhenryshamor
- u/Llilbuddha422
- u/Puzzled-Object6196
- u/No_Pin_6541
- u/b1g_daddy_adam
- u/NotDaveBut
- u/PoldraRegion
- u/nakrimu
- u/Raaa1ph
- u/DarkSoulsDank
- u/The1roserposer
- u/Kooky_Werewolf6044
- u/Ok-Pound680
- u/Erow69
- u/DanBelnK
- u/LEGOSam66
- u/Living-Tomato-9403
- u/gondanonda
- u/Significant-Ad-5073
- u/Caesar-1956
- u/Special_Top8373
- u/Savings-Section-75
- u/theberzh
- u/No-Quarter4321
- u/Repulsive-Response-1
- u/More-Shoe-3049
- u/CraftyDimension7169
- u/Allie_justscrolling
- u/DestroWOD
- u/Famous_Upstairs9849
- u/Luckynova68
- u/PBJMommy83
- u/snore-4
- u/ASnailOnAFrogsBack
- u/PhilRedmond
- u/9-Volt-Freak
- u/peepee1219
- u/Serious-Bat-4880
By votes
- u/CeaseFire81
- u/ArachnomancerCarice
- u/Gary___Tard
- u/Gingerbread_Toe
- u/boobiezzzzzzzzzzzlol
- u/Tobiasc137
- u/Illustrious_Button75
- u/BeyondTheRealm1989
- u/CanuckExpat890
- u/BackyardCanadaAnts
- u/metldragon18
- u/lostarchitect
- u/[deleted]
- u/AmateurPhotog57
- u/AerieOk3566
- u/Wicked_Wolf17
- u/Living-Tomato-9403
- u/Duneblaze
- u/e_guana
- u/ChasingAmnesia
- u/Bubu_Lemaryor
- u/possumfish13
- u/nintendongg
- u/Specialist_Dot_3372
- u/katphiish
- u/East_Border
- u/matyboy6139
- u/Anthrogal11
- u/bob_bye3
- u/Character_Cupcake856
- u/thorntoo
- u/og_burnnn
- u/Raaa1ph
- u/JumpyArachnid5204
- u/Turbulent_Summer6177
- u/FillMyBum
- u/feestsqueasyspider
- u/Whole_Dress4118
- u/Phantom_Rose96
- u/Flat_Bat7763
- u/CheetahOfDeath
- u/reptivity
- u/gh0sT_bOy_gHoStEd
- u/LurkerDeadHooker
- u/yeahimhereforthe18
- u/00doc0holliday00
- u/Junior-Pea-6190
- u/Mramirez3412
- u/rearheat
- u/Embarrassed_Step_599
- u/Malthus1
- u/Jarbato0
- u/topskee780
- u/HexxedPanda
- u/To55ursalad
- u/kingSliver187
- u/MisterMunkerMayo
- u/HystericalGD
- u/mycatiscuterthanuu
- u/FromABox
- u/hunters83
- u/Hold_My_Cabbages
- u/DragonfruitReady4550
- u/Phil_of_Sophie
- u/AlsionGrace
- u/sporesatemygoldfish
- u/FormalShark
- u/PBJMommy83
- u/WickedWestlyn
- u/Comprehensive_Fun339
- u/getoutdoors66
- u/AdHuman3150
- u/Acrobatic-Can8460
- u/Specific_Classic2295
- u/Distinct-Picture7528
- u/donatema
- u/SomeCallMeMahm
- u/New_Expert7335
- u/yourhandle
- u/lakenbb96
- u/NeverGonnaTellALi3
- u/Zangeiti
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- u/cmerry
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- u/FinallydamnLDnat5
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- u/somedumbgirrl
- u/turd_furgeson82
- u/Basic-Wrangler-4263
- u/snowyetis3490
- u/Melodic-Street-8898
- u/jsxtasy304
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FAQ
r/bugidentification — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/bugidentification have?
r/bugidentification has approximately 46,196 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/bugidentification created?
r/bugidentification was created on June 27, 2018 (8 years ago).
What is r/bugidentification about?
This community serves as a hub for enthusiasts and experts alike to identify various bugs, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Members share images and descriptions of their encounters with these creatures, seeking help in pinpointing species and understanding their behaviors. The distinct focus on identification fosters a collaborative environment where knowledge i…
What subreddits are similar to r/bugidentification?
Communities similar to r/bugidentification include r/whatbugisthis, r/animalid, r/bedbugs, r/weeviltime, r/pestcontrol.
Who are the most active posters on r/bugidentification?
The most frequent posters on r/bugidentification include u/[deleted], u/Longjumping_Link_300, u/Karnaxas1.
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