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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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CLOSED: 1/8\\\" Spider in Transylvania County, NC
started by ncaptiva
last post by carterwroteMar 03, 20252Mar 03, 2025 -
Long One
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 25, 20252Jan 25, 2025 -
Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 18, 20252Jan 18, 2025 -
Ant
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 14, 20252Jan 14, 2025 -
A Beauty
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 14, 20252Jan 14, 2025 -
Waspish
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 25, 20242Dec 25, 2024 -
Bug-eyed
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 24, 20242Dec 24, 2024 -
Green
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 14, 20242Dec 14, 2024 -
Bright Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 14, 20242Dec 14, 2024 -
Leafhopper Or?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20242Dec 13, 2024
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Designer Wig
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20242Dec 13, 2024 -
Big Foot
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 09, 20242Dec 09, 2024 -
Colorful Walker
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 30, 20242Nov 30, 2024 -
Very Tiny!
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 29, 20242Nov 29, 2024 -
A Wanderer?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 11, 20242Nov 11, 2024 -
Dark Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 31, 20242Oct 31, 2024 -
Some Sort Of Katydid?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 28, 20242Oct 28, 2024 -
what kind of insect is this?
started by miti_80
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20242Oct 11, 2024 -
Small yellow and brown colour fly, which is this?
started by Dinu
last post by DWMikeOct 07, 20242Oct 07, 2024 -
Colorful Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by DWMikeOct 07, 20242Oct 07, 2024
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Bug ID
started by OldGriller
last post by OldGrillerSep 29, 20242Sep 29, 2024 -
Spider ID
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 14, 20242Sep 14, 2024 -
Hornet or wasp?
started by Tezzel
last post by SharonJamesSep 14, 20242Sep 14, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need caterpillar ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersAug 27, 20242Aug 27, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need ID help re: bee & moth?
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersAug 27, 20242Aug 27, 2024 -
Spot
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 21, 20242Aug 21, 2024 -
CLOSED: One Of The Banana Spiders?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 21, 20242Aug 21, 2024 -
Crane Fly?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 21, 20242Aug 21, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need 2 bug IDs
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 26, 20242Jul 26, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need ID for bug with double antennae
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 26, 20242Jul 26, 2024
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Visitor
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 25, 20242Jul 25, 2024 -
CLOSED: Request for bee ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 25, 20242Jul 25, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need help on Texas wasp ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 20, 20242Jul 20, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need bee IDs & what\\\'s going on in this shot?
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 19, 20242Jul 19, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need help on another bug ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 26, 20242Jun 26, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need ID help
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 25, 20242Jun 25, 2024 -
CLOSED: What is this spider I met at my home?
started by erez_lrn
last post by erez_lrnJun 25, 20242Jun 25, 2024 -
CLOSED: Need ID help for this wasp
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 21, 20242Jun 21, 2024 -
CLOSED: Friend or Foe?
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJun 16, 20242Jun 16, 2024 -
CLOSED: Spider? Killing Hardy Hibiscus Please Help!
started by marshakirby
last post by marshakirbyMay 28, 20242May 28, 2024
