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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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Identify this eastern Australian fly
started by Allen_
last post by Allen_Apr 23, 20242Apr 23, 2024 -
Please help me identify this flying insect
started by greenestthumb12
last post by TaylorWalshApr 11, 20243Apr 11, 2024 -
Identifying gender of spider
started by FossilizedAnt67
last post by FlapdoodleApr 10, 20241Apr 10, 2024 -
What spider?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleApr 10, 20241Apr 10, 2024 -
Primative Looking
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 29, 20242Mar 29, 2024 -
Beetles on anemones
started by aprilsdaisy18
last post by FlapdoodleMar 13, 20241Mar 13, 2024 -
Tiny Hunter
started by PitterCol
last post by LennyMayerMar 12, 20245Mar 12, 2024 -
Bugs eating my peaches!
started by HamiltonGardener
last post by MayaDicksonMar 08, 20242Mar 08, 2024 -
A Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 05, 20242Mar 05, 2024 -
Bee
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 02, 20243Mar 02, 2024
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Spider And Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by duckchuckMar 01, 20245Mar 01, 2024 -
Leggy
started by PitterCol
last post by KieranB1996Feb 22, 20244Feb 22, 2024 -
Wat is this?
started by dryk
last post by FlapdoodleJan 01, 20241Jan 01, 2024 -
Help identifying insect on blackberry
started by Byron14
last post by Byron14Dec 24, 20232Dec 24, 2023 -
A Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 22, 20232Dec 22, 2023 -
Wandering Spider Guarding Eggs?
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleDec 03, 20233Dec 03, 2023 -
Tarantula?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 28, 20232Nov 28, 2023 -
Same Species?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 13, 20232Nov 13, 2023 -
Another Try For \"Spider\"
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 12, 20232Nov 12, 2023 -
Spider 5mm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 10, 20232Nov 10, 2023
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Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 09, 20232Nov 09, 2023 -
Identify this insect in house
started by derek147
last post by FlapdoodleOct 10, 20231Oct 10, 2023 -
Bites?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 25, 20232Sep 25, 2023 -
A Wasp?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 20, 20232Sep 20, 2023 -
Spideys on a windowsill
started by KryDiamond
last post by KryDiamondSep 20, 20232Sep 20, 2023 -
Insect
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 20, 20234Sep 20, 2023 -
What kind of spider
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleSep 19, 20231Sep 19, 2023 -
Anyway recognize this spider?
started by erez_lrn
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20231Sep 18, 2023 -
Spider ID needed
started by beatleschik1659
last post by FlapdoodleSep 09, 20231Sep 09, 2023 -
Confirmation of ID
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaSep 09, 20233Sep 09, 2023
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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 -
Trying to identify this spider
started by NWWolverine
last post by FlapdoodleAug 22, 20231Aug 22, 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 -
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