Insect ID Clinic

OSU Insect ID Clinic

The Oregon State University Insect ID Clinic is housed in the OSU Plant Clinic and based in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. We offer insect, arachnid, and other invertebrate identification services.

Our Mission

The Oregon State University Insect ID Clinic’s mission is to provide identification services, management options, and an appreciation of the role insects have in ecosystem sustainability.

Who we serve

We provide free insect, arachnid, and other invertebrate identification services for the citizens and commercial industries of Oregon.

Comments from our clients

Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful. Thank you for the identification and also the helpful and super clear advice. (D. Brown, March, 2022)

Thank you all very much for your help. Thank you for the reassurance. (A.T., November, 2021)

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to help me with my RV spider.... (John W., October, 2021)

Thank you. You're a wonderful resource ... I appreciate you tremendously! (J.D., September, 2021)

You are awesome ! Thanks !!!! (S.R. 4/22)

Great thank you so much!! This was very helpful. (L.N. June, 2022)

Thank you so much for your quick and expert reply! (S.S. July 2022)

I really appreciate your efforts and the great information you provide for every single insect we send your way!  (D.W. October, 2022)