214 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
r/Insect Traffic & Engagement r/Insect Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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/Insect Most Active Times When r/Insect 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/Insect Flair Performance r/Insect Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | 67 (62.0%) | 4 |
| Insect appreciation | 41 (38.0%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Insect Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Insect
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 27 (12.6%) | 4 | 3 |
| insect | 23 (10.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| help | 12 (5.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| type | 11 (5.1%) | 7 | 5 |
| kind | 10 (4.7%) | 8 | 6 |
| anyone | 10 (4.7%) | 5 | 11 |
| know | 10 (4.7%) | 3 | 7 |
r/Insect Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Insect
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Insect Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Insect
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I've never seen anything like this.
Spotted this Mantis on our kitchen window this morning.
What's this on the ass of this praying mantis???
What kind of caterpillar is this?
What type of centipede is this?
What is this guy?!
What the heck is this? Slug?Doesn’t seem like caterpillar. Found in Canada
Can anyone identify this spider?
What is this insect name?
Spotted at work
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've never seen anything like this. | 83 | 42 | image | Sep 21 |
| Spotted this Mantis on our kitchen window this morning. | 74 | 13 | image | Sep 6 |
| What's this on the ass of this praying mantis??? | 62 | 30 | image | Sep 10 |
| What kind of caterpillar is this? | 54 | 31 | image | Sep 17 |
| What type of centipede is this? | 34 | 22 | image | Sep 18 |
| What is this guy?! | 21 | 37 | image | Sep 28 |
| What the heck is this? Slug?Doesn’t seem like caterpillar. Found in Canada | 21 | 28 | image | Sep 12 |
| Can anyone identify this spider? | 19 | 43 | image | Sep 19 |
| What is this insect name? | 17 | 36 | image | Sep 11 |
| Spotted at work | 14 | 10 | image | Sep 7 |
r/Insect Audience Overlap r/Insect Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Insect FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Insect
What's the best time to post on r/Insect?
Based on posting volume, r/Insect is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Insect?
r/Insect averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Insect get?
Posts on r/Insect average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Insect get most?
On r/Insect, most posts are image posts (99%)