2.4K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 79 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (92%).
r/insects Traffic & Engagement r/insects 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/insects Most Active Times When r/insects 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/insects Flair Performance r/insects Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ID Request | 990 (41.6%) | 11 |
| Bug Appreciation! | 458 (19.2%) | 61 |
| Question | 430 (18.1%) | 24 |
| Photography | 305 (12.8%) | 29 |
| Bug Education | 62 (2.6%) | 14 |
| Meme / Humor | 55 (2.3%) | 172 |
| Bug Keeping | 44 (1.8%) | 24 |
| Artwork | 36 (1.5%) | 35 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/insects Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/insects
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| found | 215 (9.0%) | 21 | 4 |
| bug | 212 (8.9%) | 9 | 3 |
| insect | 125 (5.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| little | 123 (5.2%) | 8 | 2 |
| help | 100 (4.2%) | 5 | 4 |
| moth | 100 (4.2%) | 23 | 2 |
| guy | 100 (4.2%) | 15 | 4 |
| beetle | 85 (3.6%) | 31 | 4 |
| kind | 80 (3.4%) | 6 | 3 |
| fly | 79 (3.3%) | 23 | 3 |
r/insects Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/insects
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 17 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
| reddit-uploaded-media.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com | 3 | 1 |
r/insects Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/insects
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
And Ticks maybe?
Did I catch this mantis or did she catch me?
First time seeing a mantidfly in person before! They are absolutely stunning!!
Insane gathering of Cotton Harlequin Bugs
He's so small, only need one popcorn
I never knew caterpillars 🐛 do this cute pspsps
Pink katydids in my yard.
Stag beetle flies away
Mantis acting borderline belligerent for some reason
Know The Work Rules
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| And Ticks maybe? | 2.1K | 33 | image | Jun 3 |
| Did I catch this mantis or did she catch me? | 2.1K | 65 | image | Jun 1 |
| First time seeing a mantidfly in person before! They are absolutely stunning!! | 1.9K | 93 | image | Jun 26 |
| Insane gathering of Cotton Harlequin Bugs | 1.6K | 33 | image | Jun 6 |
| He's so small, only need one popcorn | 1.6K | 44 | image | Jun 4 |
| I never knew caterpillars 🐛 do this cute pspsps | 1.4K | 81 | image | Jun 27 |
| Pink katydids in my yard. | 1.4K | 19 | image | Jun 23 |
| Stag beetle flies away | 1.4K | 45 | image | Jun 22 |
| Mantis acting borderline belligerent for some reason | 1.3K | 69 | image | Jun 10 |
| Know The Work Rules | 1.3K | 53 | image | Jun 3 |
r/insects Audience Overlap r/insects Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/insects FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/insects
What's the best time to post on r/insects?
Based on posting volume, r/insects is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/insects?
r/insects averages 79 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/insects get?
Posts on r/insects average about 29 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/insects get most?
On r/insects, most posts are image posts (92%)