1. Picture Insect: Bug Identifier
Insect Identification Apps
Platforms: Apple App Store and Google Play
Features: Uses AI for fast and accurate identification of over 4,000 insect species. Offers a full encyclopedia of insects, including names, images, FAQs, and characteristics. Provides tips on pest detection and control.
User Base: Over 3 million insect enthusiasts worldwide1.
Buy now. List of family Coleoptera
You can find here: Carabidae, Buprestidae, Cerambycidae, Cicindelidae, Scarabaeidae, Lucanidae, Chrysomelidae, Curculionidae, Staphylinidae
Books about Beetles
Unique pictorial atlases for identifying Beetles:
(2020) Tiger Beetles of the World, Cicindelidae, Illustrated guide to the genera
(2023) Tiger Beetles of Africa, Cicindelidae, Geographical guide to the family Cicindelidae
(2024) Tiger Beetles of Orient, Cicindelidae, Geographical guide to the family Cicindelidae
(2022) Ground Beetles of Africa, Afrotropical Region
(2022) Jewel Beetles of the World, Buprestidae, Illustrated guide to the Superfamily Buprestoidea
(2008) The Prionids of the World, Prioninae, Illustrated catalogue of the Beetles
(2010) The Prionids of the Neotropical region, Prioninae, Illustrated catalogue of the Beetles
2. Insect ID – Bug Identifier
Platforms: Android
Features: Identifies various insects like butterflies, spiders, fleas, moths, bees, beetles, wasps, cockroaches, dragonflies, and more. Allows users to take photos for identification.
Reviews: Currently lacks user reviews on Softonic.
3. Bug Identifier Bug Finder
Platforms: Google Play
Features: Offers instant bug identification using photos. Maintains a high-quality database with collaborators worldwide. Allows users to track identified species in a personal collection.
Reviews: Rated 4.5 stars with over 4,000 reviews. Insect Identification Apps
4. ObsIdentify
Platforms: Not specified in the search results
Features: Highly praised for its accuracy across various insect groups. Provides detailed information and is user-friendly4.
Reviews: Considered one of the best apps for insect identification.
Insect Identification Apps
5. Insect Identifier
Platforms: Apple App Store
Features: Offers detailed information about insects, including common name, scientific name, life cycle, predators, behavior, and more. Works offline.
Subscription: Offers a subscription for unlimited access and ad removal.
6. Seek (iNaturalist)
Platforms: Not specified in the search results
Features: Identifies insects, plants, and fungi using a large database of user-submitted observations8.
Each app has its unique features and user base, so choosing the right one depends on your specific needs and preferences. Insect Identification Apps