Can you promote in r/insectsuk?
A place to share photos and get identifications for Invertebrates specifically found in the UK and Ireland. You are also more than welcome to post invertebrate related photography even if you already know the ID as well as any insect related art or content. For IDs, please try to include the general area of your sighting as it will make identification easier and can help local records be kept up to date.
The short answer
Only reply if a user explicitly asks where to buy or for vendor recommendations; disclose any affiliation and keep the answer informational rather than promotional.
What works here
- Answer identification requests and general insect questions
- Share photos, art, terrarium setups and entomology info
- Give vendor/purchase info only when specifically asked
What gets posts removed
- Posting unsolicited promotional links or sales offers
- Advertising products or services in comments/posts without request
- Dropping links to stores or signups without disclosure and permission
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo sales or self promotional links unless asked
Rule explicitly bans self-promotion and sales unless a post or comment is specifically requesting information on where to buy insects or insect related products in the UK.
Community focus on IDs and photos
Sidebar/public description emphasises sharing photos and getting identifications for UK/Ireland invertebrates, so primary interactions should be informational.
Content restrictions and locality
Only ask for identifications within the UK/Ireland and keep locations vague for privacy, so vendor replies should respect locality and privacy guidance.
Official rules of r/insectsuk
- 01All types of invertebrates are welcome
- 02Please be respectful to others
- 03If possible add a general location to ID requests, but be careful not to be too specific.
- 04No sales or self promotional links unless asked please
- 05No non insect related content
- 06Pests and invasive insects
- 07Only ask for identifications within the UK
- 08No unnecessary cruelty towards invertebrates
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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