Insect identification · CapKnow

AI takes photos to identify insects

Strange little creatures are often encountered in our homes, gardens and outdoors. CapKnow helps you turn "What kind of insect is this?" into saveable knowledge cards.

Monarch Butterfly Identification ExampleRecognition results Demo

monarch butterfly

Orange-black wing surface, white spots and flower-visiting behavior.

Judgment cluesOrange-black wing surface, white spots and flower-visiting behavior.
Result presentationPossible answers, rationales, and similar results.
Insectswings textureContact reminder
Usage scenarios

These scenes are great for filming

Unknown insects appear in the house

Keep a distance first and take photos of the outline, feet, antennae and active positions, and then see if further processing is needed.

Seeing a beetle, caterpillar or butterfly in the garden

Record wings, spots, body segments and flower visiting environment, suitable for natural observation and parent-child learning.

Trying to decide if you need to avoid it when camping

Combine body color, foot count, activity environment and safety reminders to avoid bare-hand contact.

The child asked "What kind of insect is this?"

Organize insect names, observable characteristics, and similar objects into clear answers.

Record natural observations and insect illustrations

Keep photos of different seasons, locations, and behaviors as your own record of observations.

result card

What's in the result

  • Possible names and categories
  • Wing shape, wing veins, elytra or transparent wings
  • Antenna morphology, number of legs and body segments
  • Pattern, spots, body color and size reference
  • Flower visiting, crawling, web-building or nocturnal activity cues
  • Similar insects and misidentified points
  • Sting, allergy and exposure risk alerts
Identification samples

Common identification examples

Lady beetle

Look at the dome-shaped body, elytra color and number of spots to distinguish leaf beetles and other similar small beetles.

Praying mantis Praying mantis

Look at the triangular head, the sickle-shaped structure of the forefoot and the ambush stance.

Dragonfly Dragonfly

Look at the two pairs of transparent wings, the elongated abdomen and the waterside environment, and compare it with similar insects such as damselflies.

Butterfly Butterfly

Distinguish moths from similar species by looking at wing patterns, antennae morphology and perching posture.

Bee Bee

Look for body hair, yellow and black stripes, and flower-visiting behavior, keep your distance, and be aware of allergy risks.

Spider Spider

Look at the eight legs, web-making method, abdominal patterns and activity positions; safety judgment still requires professional advice.

Photography suggestions

How to shoot to make it easier to identify

Pay attention to safety when taking photos close by and avoid touching unknown insects

Use zoom or crop to get the detail, don't move it with your bare hands for the sake of the photo.

Photograph the back, sides and size reference in natural light

Dorsal markings, antennae, legs and body segments are generally more reliable than a single color.

retain the position where it appears

The environment in the kitchen, wood, plant leaves, waterside or under lights may affect judgment.

Small insects can be enlarged and cropped, but do not compress them excessively

Details such as wing veins, spots, and antennae can easily be lost with blurry magnification.

Things to note

Things to note

Do not touch unknown insects, spiders or caterpillars with bare hands. When it comes to allergies, stings, pet ingestion, or pest control, please consult a doctor or professional pest control personnel.

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FAQ

FAQ

Can CapKnow tell if a bug is poisonous?

It can only provide a general safety reminder and cannot be used as a basis for medical treatment or pest treatment.

Can the photo be recognized even if it is very small?

If the subject is clear, well-lit, and has complete outlines, you may still get good clues; severe blur or too small will reduce the quality.

The next time you encounter the unknown, don’t miss it.

When you see something you don’t recognize, take a photo of it. CapKnow will give possible answers, basis and related knowledge, and save them to your knowledge record.

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