1.8K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 57 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (87%).
r/Entomology Traffic & Engagement r/Entomology Traffic & Engagement
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Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Entomology Most Active Times When r/Entomology Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Entomology Flair Performance r/Entomology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 463 (43.2%) | 21 |
| Insect Appreciation | 330 (30.8%) | 68 |
| Discussion | 137 (12.8%) | 44 |
| Pet/Insect Keeping | 55 (5.1%) | 221 |
| Pest Control | 30 (2.8%) | 6 |
| Specimen prep | 25 (2.3%) | 23 |
| News/Article/Journal | 17 (1.6%) | 98 |
| Meme | 7 (0.7%) | 97 |
| Taxidermy Kitbash | 4 (0.4%) | 4 |
| Taxonomy | 4 (0.4%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Entomology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Entomology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| found | 147 (8.3%) | 43 | 3 |
| bug | 128 (7.2%) | 35 | 4 |
| help | 110 (6.2%) | 10 | 4 |
| moth | 81 (4.6%) | 79 | 4 |
| beetle | 78 (4.4%) | 169 | 10 |
| little | 59 (3.3%) | 107 | 5 |
| insect | 56 (3.2%) | 32 | 4 |
| wasp | 51 (2.9%) | 19 | 2 |
| bugs | 49 (2.8%) | 22 | 7 |
| spider | 48 (2.7%) | 25 | 4 |
r/Entomology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Entomology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/Entomology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Entomology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive."Update"
Quite successful “Moth Sheet”
This fancy little dude (Asia)
A cicada molted in my hand
A delightful little bee and a fancy mantis
A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive."Update2"
A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive.
Gorgeous Mantid Lacewing Showing Off
Tried to raise a small tortoiseshell butterfly.. not what happened.
Weaver ants gently press their larvae against the edges of leaves, using the silk threads they produce like natural glue or sewing thread to stitch the leaves together.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive."Update" | 3.7K | 181 | image | Aug 27 |
| Quite successful “Moth Sheet” | 3.2K | 70 | image | Aug 23 |
| This fancy little dude (Asia) | 2.6K | 44 | image | Aug 27 |
| A cicada molted in my hand | 2.6K | 66 | image | Aug 10 |
| A delightful little bee and a fancy mantis | 2.4K | 41 | image | Aug 29 |
| A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive."Update2" | 2.4K | 161 | image | Aug 28 |
| A predaceous diving beetle has emerged as an adult while retaining its larval head, and it is still alive. | 2.3K | 104 | image | Aug 26 |
| Gorgeous Mantid Lacewing Showing Off | 2.3K | 44 | image | Aug 18 |
| Tried to raise a small tortoiseshell butterfly.. not what happened. | 2.3K | 129 | image | Aug 25 |
| Weaver ants gently press their larvae against the edges of leaves, using the silk threads they produce like natural glue or sewing thread to stitch the leaves together. | 2.1K | 76 | image | Aug 19 |
r/Entomology Audience Overlap r/Entomology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Entomology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Entomology
What's the best time to post on r/Entomology?
Based on posting volume, r/Entomology is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Entomology?
r/Entomology averages 57 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Entomology get?
Posts on r/Entomology average about 50 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Entomology get most?
On r/Entomology, most posts are image posts (87%)