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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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Orb Weaver?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 07, 20232Sep 07, 2023 -
About 5mm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 07, 20232Sep 07, 2023 -
Unfortunately dead caterpillar
started by space1
last post by FlapdoodleAug 26, 20231Aug 26, 2023 -
CLOSED: Interesting spider
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelAug 23, 20232Aug 23, 2023 -
Trying to identify this spider
started by NWWolverine
last post by FlapdoodleAug 22, 20231Aug 22, 2023 -
CLOSED: Asking for a friend
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 14, 20232Aug 14, 2023 -
Bug found in house twice - beetle?
started by ABudd
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20231Aug 14, 2023 -
Decorative Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 11, 20232Aug 11, 2023 -
What kind of beetle?
started by Jrockca
last post by JrockcaAug 10, 20232Aug 10, 2023 -
White bug like an earwig? Accidentally squished
started by Asmaria
last post by AsmariaAug 10, 20232Aug 10, 2023
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Tachinid?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
Striped Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
Red Eye
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
CLOSED: Insect on cucumber
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelAug 04, 20234Aug 04, 2023 -
Colorful Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 04, 20232Aug 04, 2023 -
A Bee?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 02, 20232Aug 02, 2023 -
With Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 02, 20232Aug 02, 2023 -
CLOSED: Friendly?
started by KryDiamond
last post by wavewildernessJul 28, 20232Jul 28, 2023 -
Arthropod?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 23, 20232Jul 23, 2023 -
CLOSED: Please help to identify cicada
started by ivk
last post by ivkJul 23, 20232Jul 23, 2023
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A Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 21, 20232Jul 21, 2023 -
A Flyer
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 11, 20232Jul 11, 2023 -
Need identification please
started by BOTANICALBONNIE
last post by FlapdoodleJul 10, 20232Jul 10, 2023 -
Looks Familiar
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 09, 20232Jul 09, 2023 -
Can you tell me what this is?
started by JStPaul
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20231Jul 08, 2023 -
Fly, Possible Repeat
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 05, 20232Jul 05, 2023 -
CLOSED: ID Please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 04, 20232Jul 04, 2023 -
CLOSED: Bug identification
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20231Jul 04, 2023 -
What\'s this beetle?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20231Jul 04, 2023 -
CLOSED: Confirm Diana ID please
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelJun 18, 20232Jun 18, 2023
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CLOSED: id please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJun 17, 20232Jun 17, 2023 -
What is this spider?
started by erez_lrn
last post by erez_lrnJun 17, 20232Jun 17, 2023 -
What is this
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleJun 14, 20231Jun 14, 2023 -
CLOSED: Egg sac?
started by annc2
last post by annc2Jun 13, 20235Jun 13, 2023 -
What\'s this bug?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJun 06, 20231Jun 06, 2023 -
What spider is this?
started by danto1220
last post by danto1220May 31, 20235May 31, 2023 -
What is this insect?
started by erez_lrn
last post by danto1220May 30, 20233May 30, 2023 -
CLOSED: Spider ID please
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelMay 30, 20232May 30, 2023 -
Is this a baby stink bug??
started by KryDiamond
last post by KryDiamondMay 28, 20232May 28, 2023 -
Please help to identify
started by ivk
last post by ivkMay 27, 20234May 27, 2023