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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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Which Moth is this?
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 08, 20211Oct 08, 2021 -
Which Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleOct 07, 20211Oct 07, 2021 -
Earth Mover
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleOct 17, 20213Oct 17, 2021 -
Is this 9-spot lady beetle?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 07, 20213Oct 07, 2021 -
Very Large Techinid/Very Tiny Weevil
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 06, 20213Oct 06, 2021 -
CLOSED: Joro Spider (?) Confirmation
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by FlapdoodleOct 03, 20213Oct 03, 2021 -
Spotted Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 02, 20212Oct 02, 2021 -
CLOSED: ID this Spider about 3.5 cm wide
started by NatureAdmirer
last post by NatureAdmirerOct 04, 20212Oct 04, 2021 -
CLOSED: What is on my Desert Rose
started by jimenez
last post by jimenezSep 30, 20212Sep 30, 2021 -
Argiope Aurantia questions
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersSep 24, 20212Sep 24, 2021
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CLOSED: Large Dark Brown Spider
started by grainflow
last post by grainflowSep 22, 20212Sep 22, 2021 -
Small Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 22, 20212Sep 22, 2021 -
Hopper Like
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 22, 20212Sep 22, 2021 -
CLOSED: Spider ID?
started by Sw98
last post by FlapdoodleSep 21, 20213Sep 21, 2021 -
Male Hobo?
started by Jrockca
last post by JrockcaSep 19, 20212Sep 19, 2021 -
What spider is this?
started by Abovesobelow333
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20211Sep 17, 2021 -
CLOSED: Spotted Hopper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 17, 20212Sep 17, 2021 -
Help identify this spider
started by Raemarque
last post by FlapdoodleMar 17, 20223Mar 17, 2022 -
Black Widow infestation?!
started by paulbraveheart
last post by RobAllen46Jan 29, 20225Jan 29, 2022 -
Cotton bug, which Dysdercus?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuSep 13, 20212Sep 13, 2021
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CLOSED: Cotton bug, which Dysdercus?
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20211Sep 12, 2021 -
Which 2 Spiders Are these?
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleSep 13, 20213Sep 13, 2021 -
Insect for Id.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuSep 19, 20212Sep 19, 2021 -
CLOSED: Spider and eggs on cedarwood
started by Lauren8460
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20211Sep 10, 2021 -
Weird spider shows up on my tomato plant
started by jesbroken
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20211Sep 10, 2021 -
Colourful little spider identify?
started by Dinu
last post by RhysManningSep 14, 20214Sep 14, 2021 -
CLOSED: Help identify this spider
started by Raemarque
last post by FlapdoodleSep 08, 20212Sep 08, 2021 -
Almost afraid to ask about this beetle ..
started by spazatak
last post by FlapdoodleSep 01, 20214Sep 01, 2021 -
What Kind of Spider Does this?
started by spiderdude
last post by FlapdoodleAug 30, 20215Aug 30, 2021 -
CLOSED: Snake
started by jimenez
last post by jimenezSep 04, 20213Sep 04, 2021
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The Skinny
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 29, 20212Aug 29, 2021 -
id please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 29, 20212Aug 29, 2021 -
What spider is this?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleAug 26, 20211Aug 26, 2021 -
Spider Male?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 23, 20212Aug 23, 2021 -
CLOSED: insect identification
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleAug 23, 20211Aug 23, 2021 -
CLOSED: Cricket moth bed bug thing?
started by oscar75310
last post by oscar75310Aug 21, 20213Aug 21, 2021 -
ID strange looking mite
started by bobbeeb
last post by FlapdoodleAug 20, 20211Aug 20, 2021 -
Insect egg ID on Milkweed
started by mysticbutterfly
last post by mysticbutterflySep 01, 20216Sep 01, 2021 -
Any idea what type of stink bug this is?
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleAug 20, 20213Aug 20, 2021 -
CLOSED: ID please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 07, 20213Aug 07, 2021