# NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders — Insect identification guide

> Comprehensive guide for identifying North American insects and spiders. (iPhone/iPad app by Fieldstone Publishing, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-insects-and-spiders/id1499476429 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fieldstone Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356581022)
- Category: Reference
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.43/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 516 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-02-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-insects-and-spiders/id1499476429/reviews.md

## What is NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders?

WILDLIFE GUIDE APPS

From the National Wildlife Federation, America’s oldest and largest wildlife conservation education organization, comes a series of comprehensive and interactive apps that bring field guides into the 21st century. 

The National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Guides will help you discover the wild animals, plants and mushrooms of North America via 50,000 pages of expert-curated content, thousands of the highest quality professional photographs, maps, and drawings, and more than 4,000 bird, mammal, insect, and amphibian sounds.

Get all the apps and carry one of the richest field guide series in your pocket wherever you go with 24/7 access at your fingertips! 

Insects and Spiders

This authoritative and easy-to-use guide features 463 North American insects, including ants, bees, dragonflies, beetles, and more--as well as 43 common spider species.
 
Utilizing the latest iOS technologies, you can:

• Search by name (common and scientific) using either keyboard or verbal search systems; type or speak all or part of an insect or spider’s name to search for its detailed account.
• Organize species alphabetically or taxonomically.
• Search by family, shape, habitat, region, color, size—or any combination.
• Touch to open any or all of the text sections, and to enlarge photos.
• Take notes and upload photos to keep a digital journal of your observations and share them with family, friends, and our growing online community.
 
Each species account contains:

• description with identification details
• habitat description
• range information
• discussion of the species’ behavior, breeding, life cycle, sign and/or other notable characteristics
• Family and Order information
• photos of similar species with links to those species’ accounts
• links to additional information for every species
 
Other National Wildlife Federation Nature Guide apps in this series include: 
Wildlife Guides
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Birds
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Mammals
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Reptiles
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Amphibians
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Butterflies
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Mushrooms

Garden Guides
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Herbs
• National Wildlife Federation Guide to Vegetables

© 2020 National Wildlife Federation. All rights reserved.

## Key features

- Identify 463 insects and 43 spider species
- Search by name, family, habitat, color, and more
- Detailed species accounts with photos and range maps
- Organize species alphabetically or taxonomically
- Create a digital journal with notes and photos
- Links to additional information for each species

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-insects-and-spiders/id1499476429/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Issue resolved

*2023-10-13*

It is finally possible to open and search this app. Thanks for fixing it.

### 1/5 — NWF insect

*2023-10-05*

No longer functions. Will not open past the title page./ this is a broken app and deserves 0 stars!

### 1/5 — NWF insect

*2023-09-27*

No longer functions. Will not open past the title page.

### 2/5 — A good start

*2020-04-12, version 1.0*

This app has a lot of information on the species it has.  I know there are obviously a lot of insect species so it is difficult to have them all but there were also a lot that I commonly see in New York that were not on there.  I hope to see more added soon.  It would also be helpful for a way to mark species as favorites or create a life list to more easily access species that are more commonly seen in a geographic area.

## Frequently asked questions about NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders

### What is the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders?

The NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders is a digital field guide that helps users identify 463 North American insect species and 43 common spider species. It provides detailed descriptions, professional photographs, and range maps for each entry.

### How can I search for insects and spiders in the NWF Guide?

You can search by common or scientific name using keyboard or verbal input. Additionally, the guide allows searching by family, shape, habitat, region, color, size, or any combination of these criteria.

### What information is included in each species account?

Each species account features identification details, habitat description, range information, behavior, breeding, life cycle, sign, family and order information, photos of similar species, and links to additional resources.

### Can I save my own observations with the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders?

Yes, you can take notes and upload photos to create a digital journal of your observations. This journal can be shared with others and contributes to a growing online community.

### What devices does the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders support?

The NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, utilizing the latest iOS technologies.

### How much does the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders cost?

The NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders is a paid application, priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### When was the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders last updated?

The app was last updated on April 24, 2020, with version 1.1. It was initially released on February 29, 2020.

### What is the age rating for the NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders?

The NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in nature.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2020-04-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements. 
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