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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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CLOSED: Spider
started by BobBatfish
last post by BobBatfishMar 21, 20232Mar 21, 2023 -
Found on my greenhouse mustard, March 15, Taos, NM. ?ID
started by riverhamill
last post by FlapdoodleMar 15, 20231Mar 15, 2023 -
Butterfly ID - Saskatchewan
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleMar 15, 20233Mar 15, 2023 -
Tiny Fly or?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 15, 20232Mar 15, 2023 -
Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 17, 20232Feb 17, 2023 -
halp what is this spider
started by halpk
last post by FlapdoodleJan 29, 20231Jan 29, 2023 -
Scary spider
started by Skym00n2u
last post by FlapdoodleDec 21, 20221Dec 21, 2022 -
Which is this butterfly?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuDec 01, 20222Dec 01, 2022 -
Yellow Fellow
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 28, 20222Nov 28, 2022 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: What\\\\\\\'s this? An insect?
started by johnwinds
last post by johnwindsNov 26, 20222Nov 26, 2022
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CLOSED: what is this?underwater bug?
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleNov 24, 20221Nov 24, 2022 -
spider bites
started by Daddyfarlessa
last post by ZilyZilyNov 17, 20222Nov 17, 2022 -
Please help me identify this weird looking spider
started by Rainbow06
last post by FlapdoodleNov 05, 20222Nov 05, 2022 -
don\'t know what bug this is
started by bbfanclub
last post by DaylilySLPOct 30, 20223Oct 30, 2022 -
Long Legged Ant
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 30, 20222Oct 30, 2022 -
Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 25, 20222Oct 25, 2022 -
Flat Head
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 23, 20223Oct 23, 2022 -
Black and white spider in yuccas
started by Jeremy_Mars
last post by FlapdoodleOct 22, 20224Oct 22, 2022 -
Worm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 20, 20222Oct 20, 2022 -
Small Tarantula?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 27, 20222Sep 27, 2022
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Another Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 24, 20222Sep 24, 2022 -
Big Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 20, 20222Sep 20, 2022 -
Tiny Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 15, 20222Sep 15, 2022 -
Lacey Wings
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 15, 20222Sep 15, 2022 -
Fly On A Floor
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 14, 20222Sep 14, 2022 -
Was found in salad
started by Yuris
last post by YurisSep 14, 20222Sep 14, 2022 -
Yet Another Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 13, 20220Sep 13, 2022 -
Can you identify this creepy spider ?
started by somebody35
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20221Sep 11, 2022 -
Spotted Wings
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 09, 20222Sep 09, 2022 -
Help in bug identification
started by alamedaCA
last post by alamedaCASep 07, 20222Sep 07, 2022
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Wolf Spider or Brown Recluse?
started by Sj2333
last post by Sj2333Sep 06, 20222Sep 06, 2022 -
Another Fly On A Wall
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 05, 20222Sep 05, 2022 -
Run \'n Jump
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 05, 20222Sep 05, 2022 -
Which spiders are these
started by Alicat2022
last post by FlapdoodleSep 05, 20221Sep 05, 2022 -
Can anyone ID this
started by Alicat2022
last post by FlapdoodleSep 05, 20221Sep 05, 2022 -
Yellow Tip
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 05, 20220Sep 05, 2022 -
CLOSED: Saw him and his mate on leave of the fig tree
started by RebeccaLynn
last post by rojldee89Aug 30, 20223Aug 30, 2022 -
CLOSED: Spider ID
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 29, 20224Aug 29, 2022 -
Dragonfly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 28, 20222Aug 28, 2022 -
Large Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 28, 20222Aug 28, 2022