Bugs Count mobile phone app

Your free mobile guide to the bug world

The Bugs Count app is now available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android users.

From shieldbugs and beetles to hoverflies and bumblebees, the diverse world of invertebrates is now at your fingertips. Discover interesting facts, identification tips and stunning photographs of bugs from London’s Natural History Museum.

You can also help OPAL scientists with valuable research by looking for the six Species Quest bugs. If you find one, you can use the app to take and submit a photo directly from your phone. Your observation will appear instantly on our Species Quest map.

Features

ID Guide
Find out more about common groups of bugs, including interesting facts and ID tips. What exactly is the difference between a grasshopper and a cricket?

Species Quest
Help scientists at the Natural History Museum by taking and sending photos of the six important Species Quest bugs.

Gallery
Explore stunning images of UK bugs photographed by the Natural History Museum.

The app can be used on its own or as part of the OPAL Bugs Count survey.

Download the app for free

You can download this free app through the App Store or Google Play on your mobile phone. Search for 'OPAL bugs', or use the links below.

Download the app from the Apple App Store

Download the Android app from Google Play

Supported Android handsets

The Bugs Count app is currently supported for the following handsets: HTC Desire, HTC Desire HD and Samsung Galaxy S.

Unfortunately, the app may not function or display correctly on other handsets (particularly those with small screens).
Please keep an eye out for an update in the coming weeks, which will address these compatibility issues.

Help and support

Experiencing problems with the Bugs Count app? Please email us with details of the problem and we will do our very best to help. Any technical issues will be addressed in future updates.

Email us using our contact us form.