Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

Instantly identify insects, spiders, pests, butterflies and more

Glority LLC · com.glority.pictureinsect

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 5M+ downloads v2.9.1 79.9 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.9.1 (105)
Updated: Apr 24, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 79.9 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Nov 9, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (3 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Picture Insect: Bug Identifier is an app by Glority LLC in the Education category, listed since at least November 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.8.18, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.9.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.9.1

- Improved identification accuracy. Also added more interesting content for insects that are active in the season.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Picture insect is an easy-to-use insect identifier tool that utilizes AI technology. Simply take a photo of an insect or upload one from your phone gallery, and the app will tell you all about it in a second. Got bitten by an unknown insect but not sure about its toxicity? Wonder the name of the moth you got in your mothing activity? Found pests in your home garden and want to find solutions to get rid of them? Open the Picture Insect app and point your phone camera toward the insect/pest, and you will have your puzzles solved. Get the Picture Insect app today and join a community of over 3 million insect enthusiasts worldwide. Key Features: Fast and accurate insect ID - Instantly identify butterflies, moths, and spiders with AI photo recognition technology. Identify 4,000+ species of insect species with incredible accuracy. Rich insect learning resources - Full encyclopedia of insects which includes names, appearance, high-definition images, FAQs, characteristics, and more. High-quality articles on the insect field. Your real insect guidebook. Insect bites reference - Learn about hazardous insect bites like spiders, mosquitoes, and ants to get prevention tips. Keep your family safe. Pest detection & control tips - Scan the bug to identify whether it's a pest, and get helpful info and detection and control hacks. Record your observation - Keep track of identified species in your personal collection and easily share them with your friends.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.8.18. Since v2.8.33 it requires Android 9+.

v2.9.1 LATEST Apr 24, 2026 79.9 MB TRUSTED v2.9.0 Mar 3, 2026 79.9 MB TRUSTED v2.8.33 Jun 28, 2026 81.2 MB TRUSTED v2.8.18 Jan 29, 2026 36.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Glority” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Apr 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 24, 2026
Signed byCN=WiZH, OU=New Product, O=Glority, L=Hangzhou, ST=Zhejiang, C=CN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)71:D0:7C:58:AB:65:A1:7B:47:B0:C1:31:37:CF:94:01:AF:6A:F2:74
File MD55f088aa402abe12dc16bbc6c3a69ae9a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

Picture Insect: Bug Identifier requests 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Picture Insect: Bug Identifier APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Picture Insect: Bug Identifier for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 2.8.18 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.8.18 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Picture Insect: Bug Identifier free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Picture Insect: Bug Identifier APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5f088aa402abe12dc16bbc6c3a69ae9a.