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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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Identify this eastern Australian fly
started by Allen_
last post by FlapdoodleApr 22, 20241Apr 22, 2024 -
CLOSED: Pls assist with ID
started by BobBatfish
last post by BobBatfishApr 17, 20242Apr 17, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need a spider ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersApr 18, 20242Apr 18, 2024 -
CLOSED: Please identify these two insects in North Texas
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersApr 17, 20242Apr 17, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need help identifying this bug with some punk attitude
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersApr 17, 20242Apr 17, 2024 -
CLOSED: Can you please identify this fly?
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersApr 16, 20242Apr 16, 2024 -
CLOSED: Please id this little spider
started by jimenez
last post by jimenezApr 17, 20244Apr 17, 2024 -
CLOSED: Please identify this bug on a tulip
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersApr 12, 20242Apr 12, 2024 -
Identifying gender of spider
started by FossilizedAnt67
last post by FlapdoodleApr 10, 20241Apr 10, 2024 -
What spider?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleApr 10, 20241Apr 10, 2024
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Please help me identify this flying insect
started by greenestthumb12
last post by TaylorWalshApr 11, 20243Apr 11, 2024 -
CLOSED: Request for another bug ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by CaseyWeberApr 12, 20244Apr 12, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need help identifying this insect
started by mle_flowers
last post by christben7Apr 14, 20243Apr 14, 2024 -
Primative Looking
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 29, 20242Mar 29, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need insect identification
started by mle_flowers
last post by BrandiUllrichApr 09, 20245Apr 09, 2024 -
CLOSED: Another Bee
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 28, 20242Mar 28, 2024 -
Beetles on anemones
started by aprilsdaisy18
last post by FlapdoodleMar 13, 20241Mar 13, 2024 -
CLOSED: Colorful Bee
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 10, 20243Mar 10, 2024 -
Tiny Hunter
started by PitterCol
last post by LennyMayerMar 12, 20245Mar 12, 2024 -
A Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 05, 20242Mar 05, 2024
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Bugs eating my peaches!
started by HamiltonGardener
last post by MayaDicksonMar 08, 20242Mar 08, 2024 -
Bee
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 02, 20243Mar 02, 2024 -
Leggy
started by PitterCol
last post by KieranB1996Feb 22, 20244Feb 22, 2024 -
Wat is this?
started by dryk
last post by FlapdoodleJan 01, 20241Jan 01, 2024 -
Help identifying insect on blackberry
started by Byron14
last post by Byron14Dec 24, 20232Dec 24, 2023 -
A Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 22, 20232Dec 22, 2023 -
Spider And Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by duckchuckMar 01, 20245Mar 01, 2024 -
Wandering Spider Guarding Eggs?
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleDec 03, 20233Dec 03, 2023 -
CLOSED: Insect Shell Identification
started by jjj001
last post by jjj001Nov 28, 20233Nov 28, 2023 -
Tarantula?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 28, 20232Nov 28, 2023
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Same Species?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 13, 20232Nov 13, 2023 -
CLOSED: True bug of some sort?
started by ViburnumValley
last post by ViburnumValleyNov 13, 20232Nov 13, 2023 -
Another Try For \"Spider\"
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 12, 20232Nov 12, 2023 -
Spider 5mm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 10, 20232Nov 10, 2023 -
CLOSED: Spelling Bee bee
started by Vestia
last post by VestiaOct 29, 20232Oct 29, 2023 -
Identify this insect in house
started by derek147
last post by FlapdoodleOct 10, 20231Oct 10, 2023 -
Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 09, 20232Nov 09, 2023 -
CLOSED: Giant spider in Easley, SC area
started by ncaptiva
last post by ncaptivaOct 07, 20232Oct 07, 2023 -
CLOSED: Leaf-shaped cocoons with worm-like bug inside
started by drex82
last post by drex82Oct 07, 20232Oct 07, 2023 -
CLOSED: What is this caterpillar
started by billaca
last post by billacaOct 11, 20234Oct 11, 2023