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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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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 -
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: Termite(?) with wiggly butt
started by Dorkmaster
last post by DorkmasterJul 20, 20222Jul 20, 2022 -
CLOSED: What are these eggs
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 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: Stick Moth?? Mid Michigan
started by HubbleAlissia
last post by HubbleAlissiaJul 16, 20223Jul 16, 2022
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CLOSED: alien like pest
started by jonescourtney
last post by FlapdoodleJul 16, 20221Jul 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 -
Stubble
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20225Jul 14, 2022 -
CLOSED: Identification please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 14, 20222Jul 14, 2022 -
Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 14, 20222Jul 14, 2022 -
Rolly Polly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 13, 20225Jul 13, 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
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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 -
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 -
Vespid Wasp?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 26, 20222Jun 26, 2022 -
Metalic Blue Green
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 25, 20222Jun 25, 2022 -
CLOSED: What kind of beetle is this?
started by ViburnumValley
last post by ViburnumValleyJun 21, 20222Jun 21, 2022 -
Spider fear
started by Brendo8686
last post by FlapdoodleJun 19, 20221Jun 19, 2022 -
Insect eggs?
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20223Jun 14, 2022 -
More pictures of eggs
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20220Jun 14, 2022
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CLOSED: Little guy, about half an inch long
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20224Jun 14, 2022 -
CLOSED: Insect with gold triangle on back
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20224Jun 14, 2022 -
CLOSED: Small black insect with silver back
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20222Jun 14, 2022 -
Greenish Guy
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 13, 20222Jun 13, 2022 -
Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 13, 20222Jun 13, 2022 -
Large Black Bug
started by wkdjk999
last post by FlapdoodleJun 13, 20221Jun 13, 2022 -
Clodhoppers
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 09, 20222Jun 09, 2022 -
Omg what is this
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJun 08, 20223Jun 08, 2022 -
Earwig
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 07, 20222Jun 07, 2022 -
CLOSED: Insect in the Chard
started by capousse
last post by capousseJun 05, 20222Jun 05, 2022