Bug Identifier

Identify a bugfrom a photo, free.

Upload a picture of any insect, spider, or bug and our AI names it in seconds. No account, no download. Want the full field guide? That's what the app is for.

  • Free to use
  • Works on phone and desktop
  • Results in seconds
Free quick IDNo account needed

Drop a photo of your bug

JPEG or PNG. A sharp, close shot with the bug filling the frame works best.

How it works

Three steps from photo to name

  1. Step 01

    Upload a photo

    Drop an image, choose one from your device, or take a picture on your phone.

  2. Step 02

    AI reads the bug

    The model looks at body shape, wings, legs, antennae, and markings to find the closest match.

  3. Step 03

    Get the name

    See the most likely insect or spider in seconds, then open the app for the full report.

Free web ID vs the app

The name is free. The field guide is in the app.

The web tool answers “what bug is this?”. Bug Identifier answers everything after that, written like a field guide, for every insect and spider you come across.

Download Bug Identifier on the App StoreGet Bug Identifier on Google Play
What you getWebApp
  • Most likely name
  • Group (beetle, butterfly, spider…)
  • Scientific name
  • Order & family
  • Habitat & typical size range
  • Diet & behavior patterns
  • Risks to people & benefits to the ecosystem
  • Advanced AI mode
  • Personal sighting log & notes
  • Unlimited identifications

Questions

Free online bug identification, explained

Is the online bug identifier really free?
Yes. You can identify insects and spiders from this page with no account and no download. The free result is the most likely name of your bug and its group. The full report, with scientific name, order and family, habitat, size, diet, behavior, and risks or benefits, is in the Bug Identifier app.
How accurate is AI bug identification from a photo?
It is a strong first guess, not a confirmed identification. Many species look alike, and a photo cannot show size, underside markings, or behavior. Treat the result as a starting point and verify important identifications with an entomologist or a local expert.
Can I use the result to decide whether a bug is dangerous?
No. Never use this AI identification to decide whether an insect or spider is safe to handle, or whether a bite or sting needs medical care. If you or a pet has been bitten or stung and you are worried, contact a doctor, poison control, or a vet.
What kind of photo works best?
A sharp, close shot with the bug filling most of the frame, in good light. Photograph it from above if you can, and include the legs, antennae, and wing pattern. Something for scale, like a coin, helps too.
Can it identify spiders, caterpillars, and larvae?
Yes. Beetles, butterflies, moths, ants, bees, wasps, flies, true bugs, spiders and other arachnids, grasshoppers, dragonflies, mantises, caterpillars and larvae, aquatic insects, centipedes and millipedes are all in scope. Photos with no bug in them are flagged as not a bug.
What do I get in the app that I do not get here?
The full field-guide report for every bug: scientific name, order and family, habitat, size range, diet, behavior patterns and life cycle, and potential risks or benefits. Plus an Advanced AI mode, a personal sighting log with notes, and no daily cap.
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