/r/Entomology

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Entomology: the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects

All insect and science related posts are welcome!

Entomology is the scientific study of insects, as well as arachnids, myriapods and crustaceans. All are welcome!

Rules:

  • Follow reddiquette. Slurs and personal attacks will be dealt with strictly. Don't be a jerk.
  • No bug hate. Calling for unwarranted harm to our leggy friends can result in a ban. Discussion about the ethical destruction of invasive species and certain pests is permitted.
  • No bite identification requests. Due to the low success rate of IDing bites and the danger of misdiagnoses we ask that you seek professional assistance instead of posting here.
  • ID requests should include an image of the animal. We can help identify animals that could cause harm, we cannot identify harm that may have been caused by an animal.
  • No selling. At moderator's discretion posts selling on this subreddit will be removed. Exceptions for art, specimens and other related products of quality may be made.

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Please try to follow our guidelines for bug identification requests.

If your submission doesn't show up in /new please message the mods.

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/r/Entomology

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This guy entered in My nose, what is it!

Córdoba, Argentina

0 Comments
2024/11/09
21:40 UTC

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Is this a bedbug or a carpet beetle?

My friend finds these in his couch and carpet. I would say carpet beetle because of the pattern/shape but not sure? Thanks in advance!

0 Comments
2024/11/09
21:39 UTC

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Type of Moth?

My friend has this tattoo and I was looking to get the caterpillar of this specific species. Is it a real moth at all?

1 Comment
2024/11/09
18:22 UTC

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Why do beautiful creatures live for a very fleeting moment?

15 Comments
2024/11/09
16:45 UTC

5

Ten-lined june beetle

One of the first beetles i had ever pinned and still my absolute favorite :)) Found in Montana

3 Comments
2024/11/09
16:00 UTC

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What’s this thing chilling on the gate to my building?

4 Comments
2024/11/09
15:57 UTC

0

Uk butterfly keeping help

Not sure if this is the right sub and will delete if not. Where do people actually buy caterpillars/eggs in the uk, surely we all arent just buying from the same 4 companies with horrible reputations. Ive tried branching out into keeping butterflies but ive had nothing but terrible experiences with companies so any recommendations would be great thanks.

0 Comments
2024/11/09
15:00 UTC

3

Who's this cutie? (Central FL.)

1 Comment
2024/11/09
13:25 UTC

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What is this bug my friend found in scotland?

2 Comments
2024/11/09
12:31 UTC

3

Bug book

I need to find a book or series about bugs,butterflies,spiders etc. that has diagrams, breakdowns of there anatomy, there nature, what they eat etc.

3 Comments
2024/11/09
06:01 UTC

3

House flies

Hello, I live in the UK and as of summer this year I noticed something strange.. the house flies don't make buzzing sounds at all like what I am used to hearing all my life growing up. So it is quite strange and weird because I just saw them flying without any buzzing (only some) sound what could possibly be the reason? why this year? also if I recall some or most seemed to be different in size and perhaps different colour.

Also there seemed to be more fruit flies this year as well as gnats mosquitoes midgets and my first time ever getting bit over and over even at home

Thanks

5 Comments
2024/11/09
05:40 UTC

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Can two acorn weevil larva be placed together in one tank?

I just caught one acorn weevil larvae and I'd kind of like to have another in there. Will they kill each other? When they grow into actual weevils will they kill each other? Do I have to worry about their genders?

1 Comment
2024/11/09
05:38 UTC

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Anyone know this spider, found in North Texas

Just a little house spider, wondering if anyone has an ID.

1 Comment
2024/11/08
23:13 UTC

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What type of bug is this?

I left my car seat on the porch and these bugs are all over the seams. For reference this fabric peice is probably 2-3 inches on that seam they’re on.

I’m nervous. Before realizing the bugs, I set the cover on my inside carpet. Which come to realize had every bit of 50 or more along the seams. It’s in the washer now.

3 Comments
2024/11/08
22:28 UTC

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ID Help - Butterfly

I’m working as an volunteer in a local museum, and we have an assortment of butterflies that are unidentified- does anyone have any idea what species are what? (Any helps!! So far I have monarch, viceroy, and know that most of the yellow ones are “sulfur” butterflies but do not know their exact species)

(I have like 10 more of these trays to identify, I’m just looking for some help if anyone recognizes some!)

1 Comment
2024/11/08
22:15 UTC

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Hi uhm i need help with a dragonfly

So i found a dragonfly who had just hatched and they fell into my pond so i put them in a container with some paper towel and let them dry themselves out but their wings still look Bad Very bad I found them last night i dont know how long it takes for their wings to unfurl and i dont know if it would be best just to put them outside They are alive their moving around and i just gave them a couple little beetles to eat and they ate those

8 Comments
2024/11/08
21:43 UTC

46

What is this big ole boy?

Seen a few recently on my sidewalk and have no clue what it is. Indiana area, early November

11 Comments
2024/11/08
21:01 UTC

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Hey guys! I need help finding out what kinda bug this little man is!

5 Comments
2024/11/08
19:00 UTC

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