What bug is this? Find out in seconds.
Insect ID is the AI insect identifier app for iPhone. Snap a photo of any bug, spider, or butterfly and get the species name, key facts, and a clear “is it dangerous?” safety rating — instantly.
Free download · 2 free AI scans every day · No account required
See it in action
Insect identification by photo — built for real life
From “what is crawling on my wall?” to “is this spider venomous?” — everything happens in one simple chat.
How it works
Identify any insect in 3 simple steps
No field guides, no endless Googling of “small brown bug with wings.” Just point, shoot, and know.
Snap a photo
Use the live camera or pick a picture from your photo library. Close-up and in focus works best.
AI analyzes it
Advanced AI compares your photo against thousands of insect, spider, and bug species in seconds.
Get the full picture
Species name, habitat, diet, lifecycle — and a clear safety rating that tells you if it bites, stings, or is venomous.
Identification guides
Answers to the bug questions everyone asks
Practical guides for the most common identification problems — and exactly how to solve them with one photo.
What Bug Is This? Identify Any Bug by Photo
The fastest way to put a name on any mystery bug — no entomology degree required.
Read the guide → 🕷️Spider Identification: Identify a Spider by Photo
House spider or something worse? How to ID any spider safely from a picture.
Read the guide → ⚠️Is This Spider Venomous? Black Widow & Brown Recluse
The visual checks that matter — and how to confirm with AI in seconds.
Read the guide → 🩺Tick Identification: What Kind of Tick Bit Me?
Deer tick or dog tick? Why the species matters for Lyme disease risk.
Read the guide → 🛏️How to Identify Bed Bugs (and Look-Alikes)
Bed bug, bat bug, or carpet beetle? Settle it with one photo before you panic.
Read the guide → 🐜What Kind of Ants Are in My House?
Carpenter, odorous, pavement, or fire ants — identify them before choosing a treatment.
Read the guide → 🐝Bee vs Wasp vs Hornet: What Stung Me?
Tell pollinators from aggressive stingers — and know which can sting twice.
Read the guide → 🦋Butterfly Identification: What Butterfly Is This?
Identify monarchs, swallowtails, moths, and more from a single photo.
Read the guide → 🪲Beetle Identification: Beetle or Cockroach?
The world's biggest insect order, decoded — and the kitchen mix-up everyone makes.
Read the guide → 🏠Tiny Black Bugs in Your House? Identify Them
Carpet beetles, gnats, weevils, or ants — find out what they are and if they're a problem.
Read the guide →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about insect identification with the Insect ID app.
What bug is this? How do I identify a bug from a photo?
Take a clear photo of the bug (or choose one from your library) in the Insect ID app. The AI analyzes the image in seconds and returns the species name, key facts, habitat, and a safety rating — no manual searching through field guides. Learn more →
Can the app tell me if a spider or insect is venomous?
Yes. Every identification includes a clear safety profile, so you instantly know whether an insect or spider is venomous, a biting pest, or completely harmless — helping protect you, your kids, and your pets. Learn more →
How do I identify a spider by photo?
Photograph the spider from above in good light, upload it to Insect ID, and the AI identifies the species — from harmless house spiders to black widows and brown recluses — along with a venom safety rating. Learn more →
What kind of tick bit me?
Photograph the tick with the Insect ID app to identify the species, such as deer (blacklegged) tick or dog tick. Knowing the species matters because deer ticks can transmit Lyme disease. The app is not a medical device — see a doctor for bite concerns. Learn more →
How do I know if I have bed bugs?
Photograph the insect you found near your mattress or bedding and scan it with Insect ID. The AI distinguishes bed bugs from look-alikes such as carpet beetles, bat bugs, and spider beetles in seconds. Learn more →
What kind of ants are in my house?
Scan an ant with the Insect ID app to find out whether you're dealing with carpenter ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, or fire ants — and what that means for your home. Learn more →
Was I stung by a bee, a wasp, or a hornet?
Photograph the insect and Insect ID's AI will tell you whether it's a honey bee, bumblebee, paper wasp, yellow jacket, or hornet — plus how aggressive the species is and whether it can sting repeatedly. Learn more →
What butterfly is this?
Snap a photo of the butterfly or moth and the app identifies the species instantly — monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies, luna moths, and hundreds more — with habitat and lifecycle facts. Learn more →
What are these tiny black bugs in my house?
Take a close-up photo and scan it with Insect ID. Tiny black bugs indoors are commonly carpet beetles, drain flies, fungus gnats, ants, or weevils — the AI tells you which one and whether it's a problem. Learn more →
Is the Insect ID app free?
Yes — the app is free to download and includes 2 free AI identifications per day. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited scans. Download it free →