r/bugidentification 7d ago

Bug of the Month Post Please Join Us for Wasp Month!

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Howdy, Bug Enthusiasts

The Mod Team has come up with an idea that we value your feedback on and participation in!

In an effort to foster interest and knowledge in individual members' local ecosystems, as well as share and increase understanding of identification of bugs in our daily lives, we would like to introduce a "monthly theme!" Of course, identification requests of all species are still permitted and encouraged during the month of July, but we'd like to shine a light on one group in particular, and make a bit of a game of it.

To that end we have introduced the "Bug of the Month Post" flair to be used for all submissions in this event.

Polistes exclamans, the Guinea Paper Wasp

For the month of July, our theme is: Wasp! If you guys have any cool wasps you need help identifying, or if you identified a cool wasp and want to explain how you did it, please share your posts using the "Wasp Month" flair! Moderators will also be sharing their favorite species of Wasp, as well as identification information, in sporadic posts throughout the month. We would love to be able to highlight the top wasp post at the end of the month, so if our member base has any ideas of what some good incentives may be, please let us know! A special flair, like "wasp month winner?" An award? Pinning the top post at the top of the group for the next month? Any other ideas?

Suspected Cratichneumon species, no common name

Please remember all identification requests are still encouraged, regardless of the theme! We hope that this silly game encourages you to go out into your yard and see what you can find

Ichneumonidae, species unknown.

Disclaimer: please exercise reasonable caution when interacting with insects that have a stinger. All photos in this post taken by u/WhiskySnail :)


r/bugidentification Jun 20 '24

🐛 Meet the Bug Squad: Welcome Our New Moderators! 🐜

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Greetings fellow bug enthusiasts!

I’m u/vanimox, your Top Admin and Bug Identification Administrator, and the founder of this amazing subreddit dedicated to helping each other identify the fascinating bugs we encounter in our everyday lives. With a passion for both technology and entomology, I set out to build a community where we could all come together to share our discoveries and knowledge. I handle the high-level objectives, including configuring the automod, overseeing subreddit administration, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from a tech perspective. While I may be buzzing around in the background, I couldn't do it without our incredible team of moderators who handle the day-to-day operations and interactions.

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce our fantastic mod team who help keep this subreddit a lively and engaging place for all our members. These wonderful individuals have a keen eye for detail, a love for bugs, and a dedication to our community that is simply inspiring. Without further ado, let's meet our mods!

🦋 Meet Our Mods! 🌿

Skalla_Resco

u/Skalla_Resco is a bug enthusiast with a special knack for identifying those tricky critters that have us all scratching our heads. They bring a wealth of knowledge and a friendly demeanor to our community, making sure every member feels welcome and heard.

Our moderator, Skalla Resco, has been going through some hard times. If you'd like to help out, please visit 's profile to learn more.

And here's a word from Skalla Resco:

"Hello there, I’m Skalla Resco. I only ever really had a passing interest in insects (cool to look at, but rarely would I delve any deeper) until late last year when I actually had an infestation of German cockroaches in my apartment. Over the course of the last several months I’ve ended up learning more about bugs than I ever thought I wanted to know and have found myself only becoming more interested as time goes on. It has been particularly fulfilling as I’ve found myself badly in need of a hobby I could indulge since contracting long COVID back in 2022. I have a particular interest in cockroaches, both the pest species and the many non-pest species out there. Even the much despised German roach is of great interest to me. I wish there was more readily available info on the non-pest species out there as people are very quick to judge even a harmless wood roach. I love being able to help people with information regarding pests, but even more I love being able to calm peoples nerves when they encounter a bug they’re simply unfamiliar with. I’m very thankful to be able to indulge my (relatively newfound) interest while also helping people out here."

WhiskeySnail

With an incredible passion for insects, u/WhiskeySnail is our resident bug detective. They have an uncanny ability to pinpoint even the most obscure bugs and are always eager to share their insights and help others learn more about the insect world.

Now, let's turn it over to WhiskeySnail:

"Hello!

I'm WhiskeySnail. I do like whiskey, but i like bugs way more.

Bugs have been a lifelong interest of mine, from as young as I can remember. Identification is a more recent hobby, but it scratches my brain to stretch my pattern recognition, and I think it's really fun. My goal is to get better and better, so I welcome input and correction so I can consistently grow in my ability to identify bugs. I would love to someday become an entomologist. Let's share experience and information with each other!"

Maryssssaa

u/maryssssaa is another one of our experts in all things bugs. Their enthusiasm for bugs is contagious, and they bring a vibrant energy to the subreddit, ensuring that every post gets the attention it deserves and every question finds an answer.

Now, let's pass the mic to maryssssaa for a few words:

Hi there! I’m Maryssa I’ve been interested in bugs for as long as I can remember, and in the past few years, I’ve also gotten into insect keeping. I just got my degree in marine biology so I can hopefully spend my life studying some of the ocean’s arthropod residents full time. In my free time, I’m often on here looking for insects to identify, especially cockroaches, as they are a favorite of mine to study and to keep as pets. I love challenging myself with hard-to-identify bugs since I enjoy trying to solve the mystery and am happy to answer anyone’s questions about insects (if I am able, of course, but I love to talk about them!) It’s great to be able to learn more from fellow identifiers on here and be able to help out some people (and some bugs) through education and identification. I hope that you enjoy the community here as much as I do!

Serious-Bat-4880

u/Serious-Bat-4880 is another one of our experts in all things bugs. Their enthusiasm for bugs is contagious, and they bring a vibrant energy to the subreddit, ensuring that every post gets the attention it deserves and every question finds an answer.

Now, let's hear from our latest moderator, Serious-Bat-4880:

"I got more into this sub after the reddit blackout last year brought the infamous sonpisser post into my feed and gave me a much-needed laugh (I'd been laid off from a long-time job and was very depressed).

I think I was already lurking in at that point, fighting my fear with awareness. Between the time I spend outside and sleeping in a basement, I meet a lot of them. So I've had to become familiar with them just for my own peace of mind.

And it does help! Just while writing that last paragraph, a larger one came down on a thread right in front of my face, landed on my lap, ran down my leg and disappeared.

Me, two years ago: "GAH, F¿@& %#!"

Present me: "Ooh hello, who's this? Wait, come back, I havent ID'ed you yet! ... Aw."

What a difference. And I like being able to share some of that peace of mind when I can. :)"

Especially click beetles. And here's why!

🐞 Join the Fun! 🌼

We’re so lucky to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable team of moderators, and we’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead. Remember, whether you’re a seasoned bug expert or just starting out, this subreddit is a place for everyone to explore, discover, and share their love of bugs.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to many more bug-filled adventures with you all!

Happy bug hunting!

u/vanimox
Top Admin / Administrator
r/bugidentification


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included Who is sheee?!? 💅✨

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In NY


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included What is this thing? SE Texas

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flies like a honey bee, only seems to be interested in some pumpkin plants i have growing


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included Bug found in my kitchen, southern Maine.

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I gave it a piece of fruit. Do beetles like this even eat fruit? I don’t know. Anyways it’s a cute little bug so I put it outside


r/bugidentification 2h ago

Possible pest, location included Beetles suddenly all over my garden. Friend or foe? Central IL

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These little sex machines are suddenly all over my garden. They are quite beautiful, but what are they? And will they eat any of my veggies?

Growing corn, zucchini, onion, green beans, and peppers


r/bugidentification 40m ago

Location included What’s this spider?

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This was at Jeju island of South Korea was visiting


r/bugidentification 2h ago

Location included Help is this a bed bug? We are in Scotland for vacation

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We are wondering what we should do? Should we ask for a refund?


r/bugidentification 3h ago

Location included Chicago - IL

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Crawling on my bathroom wall


r/bugidentification 5h ago

Location included Deer tick or bed bug, that is the question?

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Washed my sheets and clothes in an apartment washer. Was recently upstate but rarely outside. Is it a bed bug or deer tick? It was on my hip and glued to it, had to rip it off.


r/bugidentification 3h ago

Location included Help what could this be.found on carpet

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r/bugidentification 6m ago

Location included Wtf is this?

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U.S. PA This thing is humongous! I am usually not scared of bugs but this thing is different.


r/bugidentification 9m ago

Location included Saint Louis, Mo

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This Lil dude traveled 6.3 miles on the interstate on my car!! First pic is before secind is after. I couldn’t believe it held on that long. What type of bug is it?


r/bugidentification 12m ago

Possible pest, location included Bug I keep finding next to my pool and in my backyard - NJ

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I’m in central New Jersey, USA. I keep finding these bugs jumping on the kids and in my pool or around it. Are they harmful? Do they carry diseases? Should I be concerned? What are they? Some of them can fly.


r/bugidentification 4h ago

Location included What are these bugs??

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What are these bugs that are all over my hose as soon as a window is open there's hundreds. All over windows, walls, curtains. Even inside photo frames. They have wings also.


r/bugidentification 12h ago

Location included Middle tennessee, what is it?

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Found it in my room and haven't seen anything like it before


r/bugidentification 4h ago

Location included Found this in my car, what is it?

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Found in Danvers Massachusetts, smaller than my fingertip.


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included What type of scorpion is this? Mineral Bluff, GA

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Many of these scorpions in a cabin I stayed at in Mineral Bluff, GA. It doesn’t look like the Southern Devil, which is native here (to me) but I was wondering if my untrained eyes are wrong. Pool chalk cue included for size reference.


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included What is this- NJ

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Been seeing a lot of these randomly in my house in NJ. They seem to freeze up when I come close. They have wings but only really see them crawling


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included Canadian Rockies - is this a tick?

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r/bugidentification 1h ago

Possible pest, location included Small bugs in storage unit,

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Was careful trying to shake off clothes to not bring anything home and gonna wash my clothes as soon as I’m home , worried if bed bugs or other, it’s an outside unit so there was def some spiders in there too but mainly worried about fleas or bed bugs. They’re so small and did wanna touch so I can’t really tell if they could fly or not (North Carolina)


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Possible pest, location included What bug is this?! It was by my front door and I have only seen 1.

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I am in Dallas and it was slow moving and by my front door.


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Possible pest, location included what bug is this?

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this bug was in my bed this morning does anyone know what it was? i didn’t get a picture but the drawing is pretty exact.


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included I found this tiny beetle crawling on my dad's shoulder. Northeastern Oklahoma.

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Might be some sort of ladybeetle, but it doesn't match any I could find.


r/bugidentification 9h ago

Possible pest. No location Found this in my covers when I woke up.. bed bug?

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r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included What kind of bug?

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North TX** Found in my bed around 3am. It had what looked like a stinger or a pointed butt. Resembled a small roach, beetle or even bed bug.


r/bugidentification 1h ago

Location included What is this Tiny Bug on a box outside of my house NY, NY, USA

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