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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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Large Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 28, 20222Aug 28, 2022 -
CLOSED: Wasp ID please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 25, 20225Aug 25, 2022 -
Is this a bed bug??
started by Aliens05
last post by FlapdoodleAug 24, 20222Aug 24, 2022 -
Please Identify
started by ASondhi
last post by FlapdoodleAug 24, 20221Aug 24, 2022 -
What kind of moth is this?
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by hcmcdoleAug 24, 20223Aug 24, 2022 -
Pointy Snout
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 22, 20222Aug 22, 2022 -
Found this little guy in southern Oregon
started by R4dd
last post by R4ddAug 14, 20222Aug 14, 2022 -
What spider is this?
started by tomatosoup2
last post by FlapdoodleAug 09, 20222Aug 09, 2022 -
What is this bug?
started by High_voltage
last post by FlapdoodleAug 08, 20221Aug 08, 2022 -
red bug
started by jonescourtney
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20221Aug 07, 2022
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CLOSED: ID for this tiny beetle
started by lynnekp
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20224Aug 07, 2022 -
Patterned Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 07, 20222Aug 07, 2022 -
How could I identify this spider ?
started by Jero
last post by FlapdoodleAug 06, 20221Aug 06, 2022 -
Help identifying tiny spider!
started by georgiekat
last post by FlapdoodleAug 02, 20223Aug 02, 2022 -
Flying insect (bee-like) in Arborvitae
started by Rob1ejs
last post by FlapdoodleAug 02, 20223Aug 02, 2022 -
Leggy
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 29, 20222Jul 29, 2022 -
CLOSED: Blattodea or not?
started by Chigusa
last post by ChigusaJul 27, 20224Jul 27, 2022 -
HELP! identify this spider
started by spongebob1
last post by FlapdoodleJul 24, 20221Jul 24, 2022 -
Brown Recluse?
started by whatisthisspidr
last post by whatisthisspidrJul 23, 20222Jul 23, 2022 -
Stilt Bug?
started by wowjustwow
last post by FlapdoodleJul 23, 20223Jul 23, 2022
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Is this a Brown Recluse?
started by Cppowers
last post by CppowersJul 22, 20222Jul 22, 2022 -
Is this what I think it is? (Buh-buh-buh-Black Widow??)
started by mechanicspecial
last post by MaypopLaurelJul 21, 20222Jul 21, 2022 -
CLOSED: What are these eggs
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 20, 20222Jul 20, 2022 -
CLOSED: Termite(?) with wiggly butt
started by Dorkmaster
last post by DorkmasterJul 20, 20222Jul 20, 2022 -
Mystery bug
started by lemonylime
last post by FlapdoodleJul 18, 20221Jul 18, 2022 -
Help identifying spider. North Texas
started by tkrahl96
last post by tkrahl96Jul 16, 20222Jul 16, 2022 -
CLOSED: alien like pest
started by jonescourtney
last post by FlapdoodleJul 16, 20221Jul 16, 2022 -
CLOSED: Stick Moth?? Mid Michigan
started by HubbleAlissia
last post by HubbleAlissiaJul 16, 20223Jul 16, 2022 -
What is this?
started by tacomagardener
last post by FlapdoodleJul 15, 20223Jul 15, 2022 -
Identify this bug please
started by Shyboy
last post by FlapdoodleJul 15, 20221Jul 15, 2022
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Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 14, 20222Jul 14, 2022 -
CLOSED: Identification please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 14, 20222Jul 14, 2022 -
Unknown bug
started by Demonseed
last post by DemonseedJul 10, 20222Jul 10, 2022 -
Teaming Mass
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 10, 20222Jul 10, 2022 -
CLOSED: Insect ID (Assassin bug?)
started by emblue
last post by emblueJul 06, 20222Jul 06, 2022 -
What spider is this ?
started by tomatosoup2
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20221Jul 04, 2022 -
What spider is this ?
started by tomatosoup2
last post by FlapdoodleJul 02, 20221Jul 02, 2022 -
Stubble
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20225Jul 14, 2022 -
Bug Eyed
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 01, 20222Jul 01, 2022 -
CLOSED: Beneficial or Not?
started by lucyscap
last post by lucyscapJun 30, 20223Jun 30, 2022