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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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A Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 25, 20222Mar 25, 2022 -
A Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 25, 20222Mar 25, 2022 -
What type of spider is this?
started by Malteze85
last post by FlapdoodleMar 19, 202214Mar 19, 2022 -
Could someone ID this spider
started by Malteze85
last post by Malteze85Mar 19, 20220Mar 19, 2022 -
Help identify this spider
started by Raemarque
last post by FlapdoodleMar 17, 20223Mar 17, 2022 -
could someone identify this spider
started by Sap8509
last post by Malteze85Mar 17, 20223Mar 17, 2022 -
are these stingless bees?
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleMar 16, 20222Mar 16, 2022 -
CLOSED: cute caterpillar
started by plant_it
last post by FlapdoodleMar 08, 20227Mar 08, 2022 -
NZ Spiny Orb Weaver (Two Horned Spider)
started by mmedley
last post by FlapdoodleMar 06, 20221Mar 06, 2022 -
CLOSED: Which worm is this.
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleMar 05, 20221Mar 05, 2022
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Earwig
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 01, 20222Mar 01, 2022 -
Another beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 28, 20222Feb 28, 2022 -
Tiny Hopper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 28, 20222Feb 28, 2022 -
A Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 27, 20222Feb 27, 2022 -
A Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 18, 20222Feb 18, 2022 -
Not A Moth
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 16, 20222Feb 16, 2022 -
A Bit Like A Sheild Bug
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 15, 20222Feb 15, 2022 -
Not A Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 15, 20222Feb 15, 2022 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: 8.5 mm insect - Illinois - indoor
started by DanKoty
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 06, 20221Feb 06, 2022 -
CLOSED: Which butterfly is this?
started by billaca
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 04, 20225Feb 04, 2022
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CLOSED: what is this?
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 02, 20221Feb 02, 2022 -
Two bugs for ID
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 02, 20223Feb 02, 2022 -
A Shield Bug for Id
started by Dinu
last post by DinuFeb 02, 20225Feb 02, 2022 -
Please help me identify this spider!
started by przfghtr
last post by FlapdoodleJan 30, 20221Jan 30, 2022 -
Black Widow infestation?!
started by paulbraveheart
last post by RobAllen46Jan 29, 20225Jan 29, 2022 -
What spider it is?
started by Quebechope
last post by QuebechopeJan 23, 20222Jan 23, 2022 -
CLOSED: I was bitten by a spider maybe. Help me identify if it is Steatoda Nobilis or triangulosa
started by kierprev
last post by FlapdoodleJan 22, 20221Jan 22, 2022 -
Young Tarantula?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 14, 20222Jan 14, 2022 -
CLOSED: Insect ID Please
started by RosinaBloom
last post by RosinaBloomJan 11, 20222Jan 11, 2022 -
Is this Eudocima moth?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 09, 20224Jan 09, 2022
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CLOSED: Beetle that eats my nectarines
started by dashynova
last post by dashynovaJan 05, 20226Jan 05, 2022 -
What kind of spider?
started by Brittanyandrea
last post by FlapdoodleJan 01, 20222Jan 01, 2022 -
A Wasp?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 26, 20212Dec 26, 2021 -
What type of fly is this?
started by hippodc
last post by traysmellDec 23, 20214Dec 23, 2021 -
Very Small Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20212Dec 13, 2021 -
Fly On A Wall
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 03, 20212Dec 03, 2021 -
A red bug to be identified please
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 30, 20215Nov 30, 2021 -
Very small insects found underneath ventilator, top of toilet seat
started by Pixelmon31
last post by FlapdoodleNov 29, 20211Nov 29, 2021 -
CLOSED: Unknown creature in NW Florida
started by BobBatfish
last post by BobBatfishNov 26, 20212Nov 26, 2021 -
CLOSED: Very small green moth
started by BobBatfish
last post by BobBatfishNov 24, 20212Nov 24, 2021