361 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (96%).
r/insectidentification Traffic & Engagement r/insectidentification Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/insectidentification Most Active Times When r/insectidentification Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/insectidentification Flair Performance r/insectidentification Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Possible Pest🏠🌼 | 45 (32.4%) | 2 |
| Larva/Catterpillar ID🐛 | 19 (13.7%) | 3 |
| Arachnid ID🕷️ | 15 (10.8%) | 2 |
| Moth/Butterfly ID🦋 | 12 (8.6%) | 2 |
| Beetle ID🪲 | 12 (8.6%) | 2 |
| Suspected Roach ID🪳 | 11 (7.9%) | 1 |
| Possible Invasive📍 | 7 (5.0%) | 1 |
| Location unknown/Other question | 5 (3.6%) | 2 |
| Wasp/Bee/Mimic ID🐝 | 5 (3.6%) | 2 |
| Possible Assassin Bug (Kissing bug/conenose, Wheel bug, etc.) | 4 (2.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/insectidentification Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/insectidentification
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bug | 45 (12.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| found | 35 (9.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 32 (8.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| kind | 31 (8.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| insect | 29 (8.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| please | 22 (6.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| cockroach | 18 (5.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| anyone | 16 (4.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| identify | 14 (3.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| caterpillar | 14 (3.9%) | 2 | 1 |
r/insectidentification Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/insectidentification
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/insectidentification Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/insectidentification
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What is this looking at me with affection? Charleston, SC.
Having a debate with my significant other. Is this a grass hopper?
Never seen one of these before!
Sound indoors, on curtain in Seattle, WA
What the unholy hell is this bug thing?
Saw this cutie in the garage this morning
What caterpillar is this?
What kind of cicada?
Cattarpillar
What are these? Toronto Canada (ones on leaves are dead from Ender's Insecticidal Soap)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is this looking at me with affection? Charleston, SC. | 30 | 8 | image | Sep 12 |
| Having a debate with my significant other. Is this a grass hopper? | 24 | 24 | image | Sep 15 |
| Never seen one of these before! | 18 | 9 | image | Sep 23 |
| Sound indoors, on curtain in Seattle, WA | 9 | 1 | image | Sep 24 |
| What the unholy hell is this bug thing? | 9 | 17 | image | Sep 20 |
| Saw this cutie in the garage this morning | 9 | 6 | image | Sep 13 |
| What caterpillar is this? | 8 | 2 | image | Sep 10 |
| What kind of cicada? | 7 | 0 | image | Sep 10 |
| Cattarpillar | 6 | 2 | image | Sep 13 |
| What are these? Toronto Canada (ones on leaves are dead from Ender's Insecticidal Soap) | 6 | 2 | image | Sep 6 |
r/insectidentification Audience Overlap r/insectidentification Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/insectidentification FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/insectidentification
What's the best time to post on r/insectidentification?
Based on posting volume, r/insectidentification is most active on Sundays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/insectidentification?
r/insectidentification averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/insectidentification get?
Posts on r/insectidentification average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/insectidentification get most?
On r/insectidentification, most posts are image posts (96%)