Stinglo
Stinglo is a free web-based AI-powered bug bite identifier that helps users determine what insect or arthropod may have bitten them. Users upload a clear photo of a bite or skin mark (PNG, JPG, HEIC, or HEIF up to 5MB), optionally provide the body location, sensation (itchy, painful, warm, or none), and duration (<24h, 1-3 days, >3 days). The tool then generates an educational comparison report with possible bite matches, safety signals, and practical next steps. The service emphasizes that it is educational only and not a medical diagnosis. Reports are structured safety-first: they start with any urgent warning signs, then present possible matches with uncertainty notes, and finally suggest what to watch for. The system analyzes both the photo and the contextual symptom information because many bite patterns overlap; itching, swelling, clusters, lines, and ring-like redness can appear across mosquito, bed bug, flea, tick, mite, spider, ant, and bee/wasp stings. Stinglo uses compare-and-watch language rather than claiming certainty. In addition to the AI identification, Stinglo provides a visual guide with example pictures of common bite patterns, including mosquito-like bumps, bed bug clusters, flea groups, tick bite signs, mite/chigger clusters, scabies-like marks, spider lesions, fire ant stings, and bee/wasp swelling. Reports are retained for 48 hours to allow users to reference them. The tool is available at no cost and accessible through a standard web browser.
- Category
- Code
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Stinglo addresses the common problem of identifying an unknown bug bite or skin mark by giving users a free, fast, educational comparison based on a photo and symptom details. It helps them consider possible culprits, recognize safety signals that may require medical attention, and understand next steps, without replacing professional medical advice.
Use cases
- Identifying a suspected mosquito or bed bug bite from a photo
- Comparing bite patterns before seeking medical care
- Checking tick bite signs for safety
- Learning visual differences between common insect bites
- Getting next steps for itchy or painful skin marks
Audience
- Hobbyists
- Researchers
Pros
- Free to use with no sign-up required for basic identification
- Combines photo analysis with contextual symptom questions
- Safety-first report structure highlights urgent signs
- Provides a visual guide comparing common bite patterns
- Clearly states educational limitations rather than overclaiming diagnosis
Cons
- Not a medical diagnosis; cannot replace professional care
- Requires a clear, well-lit photo for best results
- Reports are automatically deleted after 48 hours
- Limited to common bite categories; rare or atypical bites may not be covered
- No API or offline version for developers or remote areas
Official website: https://www.stinglo.xyz/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/stinglo