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The Insect and Spider Identification discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Do you have a mysterious critter in your garden? Post your question and any facts or observations about your bug, as well as a picture of the insect, butterfly or spider to be identified, if possible...… Read More
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Help to ID this guy.
started by no1nct
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20202Sep 12, 2020 -
Field Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by jimsmithsSep 12, 20203Sep 12, 2020 -
Spindly Legs
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 11, 20202Sep 11, 2020 -
CLOSED: unknown Caterpillar
started by Emily09
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20201Sep 10, 2020 -
CLOSED: Does anyone know what this might be?
started by Hoyamatta
last post by HoyamattaSep 09, 20202Sep 09, 2020 -
Another A Bit Like Ladybug
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 08, 20202Sep 08, 2020 -
CLOSED: Type of Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 08, 20202Sep 08, 2020 -
Long Green
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 08, 20202Sep 08, 2020 -
Leafhopper?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 08, 20202Sep 08, 2020 -
Need help identifying large spider
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajSep 08, 20202Sep 08, 2020
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Very Small Wasp
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 08, 20203Sep 08, 2020 -
Spider!
started by AGHouse
last post by AGHouseSep 07, 20202Sep 07, 2020 -
What is this?
started by no1nct
last post by no1nctSep 07, 20202Sep 07, 2020 -
Large spider in our garden. Identify?
started by marinsd
last post by FlapdoodleSep 07, 20201Sep 07, 2020 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Insect ID Needed
started by beatleschik1659
last post by FlapdoodleSep 05, 20201Sep 05, 2020 -
Need help identifying jumping spider.
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleSep 05, 20201Sep 05, 2020 -
Prickly Walker
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 02, 20202Sep 02, 2020 -
ticks??
started by Amytucker14
last post by FlapdoodleSep 02, 20201Sep 02, 2020 -
What is the name of this spider??
started by Biatoshiki
last post by BiatoshikiSep 02, 20204Sep 02, 2020 -
Please if u can, ID this very creepy little guy
started by ShoddyGoon
last post by FlapdoodleAug 30, 20201Aug 30, 2020
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Moth needs ID
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by JennysGarden_TNAug 29, 20200Aug 29, 2020 -
Ivory and Blue Insect in Talamban, Central Philippines
started by nemodomi
last post by FlapdoodleAug 29, 20206Aug 29, 2020 -
Different Fly?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 27, 20202Aug 27, 2020 -
Ladybug Like
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 26, 20202Aug 26, 2020 -
Shoulder Pads
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 26, 20202Aug 26, 2020 -
CLOSED: Need help to ID Texas grasshoppers
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersAug 26, 20202Aug 26, 2020 -
CLOSED: Need help to ID tiny bee(?) in North Texas
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersAug 26, 20202Aug 26, 2020 -
ID please
started by adidas4121
last post by FlapdoodleAug 25, 20201Aug 25, 2020 -
CLOSED: Tiny spider with orange and black pattern
started by lizardmarsh
last post by lizardmarshAug 25, 20205Aug 25, 2020 -
Little Fellow
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 23, 20202Aug 23, 2020
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Orange And Black
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 23, 20202Aug 23, 2020 -
Small Night Visitor
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 22, 20202Aug 22, 2020 -
Tiny Yellow Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 22, 20202Aug 22, 2020 -
Fly ID
started by Hulio
last post by HulioAug 22, 20202Aug 22, 2020 -
Termite or Carpet Beetle Nymph
started by Windflowers7
last post by FlapdoodleAug 21, 20201Aug 21, 2020 -
ID?
started by adidas4121
last post by FlapdoodleAug 21, 20201Aug 21, 2020 -
CLOSED: ID this Catapillar
started by Jazzpunkin
last post by JazzpunkinAug 21, 20203Aug 21, 2020 -
Tiny Hopper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 20, 20202Aug 20, 2020 -
CLOSED: Leaf Hopper?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 19, 20202Aug 19, 2020 -
CLOSED: Tiny bug found on dog
started by drex82
last post by drex82Aug 18, 20202Aug 18, 2020