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How does catching a bug work?

Snap a photo (or pick one from your library), tap the kind of bug it is — butterfly, beetle, bee & wasp, and so on — and the app shows that group’s species from its field guide as a photo grid, most common first, so you can compare real photos side by side. An optional “Best match” sort re-orders them by similarity to your photo. Confirm the one you found and it joins your collection with points.

Does identification happen on my phone?

Yes — entirely. BugQuest uses Apple’s on-device image analysis to compare your photo against the bundled field guide. Your photos are never uploaded anywhere. Read our Privacy Policy.

Which insects are in the guide?

189 common European species across nine groups — butterflies, moths, beetles, bees & wasps, dragonflies, true bugs, grasshoppers, flies, and more. Most entries include a real photograph (Creative Commons, credited in the app under Profile → Photo Credits), plus size, habitat, and a fun fact.

What are points, rarities, and ranks?

Every species has a rarity — common, uncommon, rare, or super rare — worth more points the rarer it is. Points climb you through 18 explorer ranks, from Curious Beginner all the way to Legendary Entomologist.

Why does the app ask for my region?

So it can add local flavour — like which bugs are most caught near you. You pick a province from a list (say, Dalarna or Bayern); the app never uses GPS and never knows your actual location.

Is it safe for kids?

That was the starting point. No accounts, no ads, no chat, no tracking, no location access — nothing is collected from anyone. A grown-up’s only job is pointing at the bug.

Does the app work offline?

Completely. The whole field guide ships inside the app — identify, collect, and browse anywhere, with no connection at all.

What happens if I release a catch?

The catch and its photo are removed from your collection, but the points you earned stay yours.

Which languages does it speak?

English and Swedish today, with more planned.