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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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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
What kind of moth is this?
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by hcmcdoleAug 24, 20223Aug 24, 2022 -
Please Identify
started by ASondhi
last post by FlapdoodleAug 24, 20221Aug 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
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What is this bug?
started by High_voltage
last post by FlapdoodleAug 08, 20221Aug 08, 2022 -
Patterned Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 07, 20222Aug 07, 2022 -
CLOSED: ID for this tiny beetle
started by lynnekp
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20224Aug 07, 2022 -
red bug
started by jonescourtney
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20221Aug 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 -
Tiny Black Flying Insects that Live on Plants
started by wherearetheinse
last post by FlapdoodleJul 30, 20223Jul 30, 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