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Species Identification
Recognizes thousands of insects and arachnids with a confidence score and geographic range.
Education
Bug & insect identifier
PetID Bug
Identify any insect, instantly.
What bug is that? Snap a photo and PetID identifies it in seconds, whether you found it in your garden, on a hiking trail or crawling across your kitchen floor.
Features
What PetID Bugdoes for you.
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Life Stage Estimation
Larva, nymph or adult? Get an estimate based on size, coloration and visual features.
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Behavior Traits
See how docile, active or long-lived a species tends to be, scored at a glance.
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Habitat & Ecosystem Info
Habitat, diet, seasonal activity and whether a species is beneficial for your garden or a pest to watch.
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Pro Camera
0.5x, 1x and 3x zoom, pinch-to-zoom, tap-to-focus and manual focus & exposure for sharp scans, even from a distance.
History & Favorites
Every scan is saved on your device, so you can build your own bug collection.
Apple Intelligence insights
On supported devices, Apple Intelligence adds deeper species insights on your iPhone: origins, behavior, ecosystem role, identification tips and fun facts, privately and on-device.
Privacy first
No account and no login. Your scan history stays on your device, and photos are never stored on our servers.
How it works
PetID Bug in3 steps.
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Point and scan
Point your camera at any insect or spider or choose a photo from your library
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AI analysis
Our AI analyzes the image in seconds
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Your results
Get the species, a confidence score, geographic range and more
At a glance
- Platforms
- iPhone
- Works with
- Apple Intelligence (on supported devices)
- Pricing
- Free to download. PetID Pro adds: Unlimited scans; Full behavior trait breakdowns; Complete species habitat guides.
- Requires
- iOS 26.1 or later
- Category
- Education
- Developer
- Fios
FAQ
Questions aboutPetID Bug.
Who is it for?
Gardeners telling helpful insects from pests; Hikers and nature lovers; Students and educators studying entomology; Parents and kids curious about backyard bugs.
How accurate are the results?
Results are generated by AI for informational and entertainment purposes and may not always be accurate. Never handle a potentially dangerous spider or insect based on an AI result; consult a professional. This app uses Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Do I need an account?
No account and no login. Your scan history stays on your device, and photos are never stored on our servers.
