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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 25, 2018
  • March 14, 2026

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Help protect America's natural areas by identifying and reporting invasive species. Contribute to a nationwide inventory and support management strategies to preserve biodiversity and outdoor recreation.

Identify invasive species
Report species locations
Contribute to nationwide inventory
Promote awareness of invaders
Support ecosystem protection
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What's New in Wild Spotter

2.2.0

March 14, 2026

• Improved Map Experience: Wild Spotter now fetches wild place boundaries directly from our web services and downloads them to your device. This provides clearer, more accurate display of protected wild areas, national forests, parks, and other key locations right on the map—helping you spot and report invasives more effectively. • Easier Species Management for Custom Wild Places: Added clear step-by-step instructions to help you add and assign species when creating new wild places, making it simpler to customize and track invasives in your chosen areas. • We’ve also updated the account registration form for better clarity and ease of use. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in-app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu

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User reviews

Epicness App

This app is likeee sooo goood oh em gee. Its so epic and awesome and helps so much! #SpotTheWild

solid app!

App is quite nice, with good ID info and reporting tools. One challenge is that, in offline mode, photos of the species are not saved for me — if the app is still being maintained, that would be an awesome thing to address! Considering pushing this app to citizen scientists, and that would be a good tool for them.
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Waste of time

I thought this app could help me report invasive hammerhead worm but it doesn’t .

Missing some invasive species

Excellent idea for an app and great design. One problem though, the most common invasive species I see in national forests is Bos taurus and its not listed as an option for reporting. When will Bos taurus be added as an option?

Decent but room for improvement

First of all, I love the idea of the app. But it has its flaws. Namely not as many national forests as there really should be...a total of 27 as of writing this, not even enough for one in each US state. I’m from Pennsylvania and the closest forest to me is 200 or so miles away. And the majority of the forests listed are further than that. Other than that, I think it’s decent, just needs more forests. Maybe an app like iNaturalist can partner with this app?
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Response from developer

We are going to be continuing to add new forests and hope to have all of them as well as other places like parks and wildlife refugees in the next few years.

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FAQ

What is Wild Spotter used for?

Wild Spotter is a citizen science application designed to help identify and report invasive species in America's natural areas. The data collected contributes to a nationwide inventory aimed at protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.

Is Wild Spotter free to use?

Yes, Wild Spotter is available for free on supported devices. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the application.

What devices does Wild Spotter support?

Wild Spotter is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be accessible to a wide range of mobile users.

How often is Wild Spotter updated?

The latest version of Wild Spotter is 2.2.0, last updated on March 14, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for Wild Spotter?

Wild Spotter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This suggests content that is generally appropriate for young children.

How does Wild Spotter help protect natural areas?

By enabling users to report invasive species, Wild Spotter helps create a comprehensive inventory. This data is then used to develop effective management strategies to protect native species and natural habitats.

What kind of data does Wild Spotter collect?

Wild Spotter collects vital data on invasive species, including their type, location, and the extent of their invasion. This information is crucial for understanding and combating the spread of harmful invaders.

What are the benefits of using Wild Spotter?

Using Wild Spotter allows you to actively participate in environmental conservation, contribute to scientific research, and help protect recreational activities and natural resources for future generations.