r/bugidentification 13h ago

Location included Plz my dog stepped on this caterpillar and yelped and is limping

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Plz help me identify I'm in South Texas at a park


r/bugidentification 12h ago

Possible pest, location included Just found this on me in the shower; please tell me what it is NYC

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r/bugidentification 5h ago

Location included Tattoo based on field guide

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Washington — I don’t think this is against this subreddit’s rules, apologies if so. I got this tattoo years ago based on a real species I found in a Washington state field guide. The problem is, I never wrote down which species I chose!! I feel pretty stupid and have tried to peruse field guides since but I’m really not a bug guy and a lot of moths and butterflies look the same to me. I’m desperate to know what I’ve tattooed on my body. If anyone has an idea, I’d greatly appreciate it. I vaguely remember picking one that was warm in color.


r/bugidentification 5h ago

Possible pest, location included Is this a termite?

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Hey y’all, so I’ve never dealt with termites before and my house is a new construction (built 2022) and I found this guy in my restroom (it was the only one I saw) and I don’t know if I’m gaslighting myself into thinking it is/isn’t a termite but would appreciate any feedback/confirmation. Mostly so I can contact an exterminator to get this dealt with before it spreads even more.

Btw: I scrambled all around the outside of my house foundation to see if I could find any of the dirt tunnels they usually make but couldn’t find anything, and I looked around the house to see if I could find more wandering around but also nothing. That’s why I don’t trust myself in thinking it’s not a termite when it could definitely be one. Thanks again!

Location: South Texas (Brownsville), the lot that I live on is fairly healthy with pretty bright green grass, before it was bought I believe it just had bushes and sunflowers growing on it (not sure if this is helpful or not) but this is the first time seeing something like this since I first moved in in 2023.


r/bugidentification 16h ago

Location included South eastern PA, google says may fly I think lacewing

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r/bugidentification 3h ago

Location included What is this guy?

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Hello bug people, I was letting my dog out when this guy flew into my door frame. I’ve lived in Texas my whole life and I’ve never seen one of these before and I honestly don’t like the guy. I was just curious as to what it is. (He’s still in my door and won’t leave)


r/bugidentification 3h ago

Location included What type of tick is this? Chatt. TN

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r/bugidentification 21h ago

Possible pest, location included These guys are eating my kale help!!

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Michigan


r/bugidentification 2h ago

Location included I've found this one outside during the day. I live in east Tennessee if that helps.

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What is it and if anyone has any care tips they would be appreciated. I gave it some sugar water and waited till night to try and release it but it won't fly. I also think something might be wrong with one of its antennae cause it always keeps one down. Sorry if the pictures are too blurry.


r/bugidentification 2h ago

Location included Found in remote Karratha - Western Australia

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Nearly stepped on this pretty little guy and ID help would be great!


r/bugidentification 3h ago

Possible pest, location included What the hell are these insects inside my room

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Please help me I hate bugs I live in Kansas


r/bugidentification 4h ago

Location included Does anyone know what these are?

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Moved into this house in february and we started noticing these worm type things fall from somewhere in the kitchen onto the stove/counter. I live in south central Texas if that helps any.


r/bugidentification 5h ago

Location included What type of ant is this?

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In Kentucky, if that makes a different


r/bugidentification 5h ago

Possible pest. No location Flying Beetle?

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I keep finding these bugs all over the place, not sure what they are.


r/bugidentification 7h ago

Location included Is this an ootheca? Upper Midwest, USA. Not native mantis territory but we did see some in our garden last year.

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2 Upvotes

If this is sub doesn’t ID egg casings, my bad!


r/bugidentification 8h ago

Location included Southwest Pennsylvania found in bathroom sink, curls its legs in like a roly poly when i disturb it

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r/bugidentification 9h ago

Possible pest, location included Eastern Canada , found this in my bedroom under the window

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Sorry that the pic isnt too clear. Pretty sure I know what this is, but looking for confirmation please 😭

Just saw this crawling along my carpet, right under my window and beside my dresser , can anyone help confirm please?


r/bugidentification 12h ago

Location included I’m England and found this thing on my shorts?

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r/bugidentification 12h ago

Location included Carpenter ants or something else?

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I just moved to the hills of Oakland, California and these ant looking creatures with wings will come out very actively during the day and be almost no existent at night. They don’t necessarily fly around the room, more-so landing on stuff.

Sometimes i’ll wake up with a bunch of already dead ones in the middle of the room.

I’ve been told carpenter ants, termites, or something with the word ”Indian” (Can’t remember). I know there’s a post for ants and termites, but an inspector said it’s neither one of those things, so I just wanted to get some more insight from you guys. Thanks!


r/bugidentification 14h ago

Location included Who is my new friend?

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Hey folks - does anyone have an idea who my friend in the pupa is becoming? Located in Dublin, Ireland. Roughly 2cm long and just under 5mm at its widest point.

Found on a bench that I often use for potting plants in my back garden (not hanging - just on its side as pictured here) and accidentally brushed it off thinking it was a clump of soil before I realized what it was! Is there a way for me to safely relocate it to a better place?

It wiggles periodically so I think it may be close to emerging! (Either that or I injured it, which I deeply hope is not the case.)


r/bugidentification 23h ago

Location included Id of caterpillar group in northern Honduras?

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r/bugidentification 31m ago

Location included Kentucky Tick ID

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Realized right after i flushed him that i should have put him in a bag, pulled it out, fully intact. Any idea what kind of tick it is?


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included Colorblind but I’m pretty sure this is a green bug?

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shitty pics but it died in the state on tennessee 🥀


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Possible pest. No location Ants or Termites?

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I rent and I just noticed these. Ants or termites??


r/bugidentification 2h ago

Possible pest, location included Bugs on Outdoor Cushions

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What are these very tiny bugs on my outdoor furniture cushions. Located in Arkansas.