Insect Identifier

Identify a streamside insect and find matching patterns.

11 creditsApprentice

Take a photo of an insect on the water or in your hand and get the species (or close family), expected behavior, and matching fly patterns. Built for the streamside moment when you need to match the hatch right now.

What you provide

  • Photo of the insect, ideally close-up

What you get

  • Species or family identification
  • Life stage
  • Behavior notes (drift, emergence, etc.)
  • Matching patterns and sizes

What it's for

  • Mayfly I caught off the water at noon
  • Tiny bug on my arm — same one fish are taking?
  • Identify a nymph from a screen sample

Pairs well with

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