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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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Brown, cricket or grasshopper?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 06, 20213Nov 06, 2021 -
Reddish insect with long antennae
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 04, 20213Nov 04, 2021 -
Little Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 21, 20213Oct 21, 2021 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider?
started by GoatsnGuineas
last post by SomaikhashabiOct 20, 20213Oct 20, 2021 -
Earth Mover
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleOct 17, 20213Oct 17, 2021 -
Is this 9-spot lady beetle?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 07, 20213Oct 07, 2021 -
Very Large Techinid/Very Tiny Weevil
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 06, 20213Oct 06, 2021 -
CLOSED: Joro Spider (?) Confirmation
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by FlapdoodleOct 03, 20213Oct 03, 2021 -
CLOSED: Spider ID?
started by Sw98
last post by FlapdoodleSep 21, 20213Sep 21, 2021 -
Which 2 Spiders Are these?
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleSep 13, 20213Sep 13, 2021
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CLOSED: Snake
started by jimenez
last post by jimenezSep 04, 20213Sep 04, 2021 -
CLOSED: Cricket moth bed bug thing?
started by oscar75310
last post by oscar75310Aug 21, 20213Aug 21, 2021 -
Any idea what type of stink bug this is?
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleAug 20, 20213Aug 20, 2021 -
CLOSED: ID please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 07, 20213Aug 07, 2021 -
CLOSED: ID for this moth
started by lynnekp
last post by FlapdoodleJul 18, 20213Jul 18, 2021 -
Is this a xylocopa carpenter bee?
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 14, 20213Jul 14, 2021 -
CLOSED: ID please
started by gogreene
last post by FlapdoodleJul 09, 20213Jul 09, 2021 -
CLOSED: What kind of bee is this?
started by ViburnumValley
last post by ViburnumValleyJun 30, 20213Jun 30, 2021 -
CLOSED: White and black ladybug
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpJun 21, 20213Jun 21, 2021 -
Please help ID this spider (California)
started by kiroa
last post by kiroaJun 20, 20213Jun 20, 2021
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CLOSED: ID type of hover fly?
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 13, 20213Jun 13, 2021 -
Silverback
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 12, 20213Jun 12, 2021 -
Is this a spider egg sac? Is it safe to move spider eggs?
started by Slakam
last post by FlapdoodleJun 10, 20213Jun 10, 2021 -
CLOSED: What bug is this eating my plants?
started by KayCisko
last post by KayCiskoMay 28, 20213May 28, 2021 -
CLOSED: Spider amongst the cicadas
started by goshsmom
last post by goshsmomMay 25, 20213May 25, 2021 -
Small beetle with shiny \'face\'.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuMay 22, 20213May 22, 2021 -
Grubs?
started by fredmogul
last post by FlapdoodleMay 04, 20213May 04, 2021 -
Could use help identifying Large bug
started by JakeDaj
last post by guyby85Jan 17, 20213Jan 17, 2021 -
Fulgoroidea?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 05, 20213Jan 05, 2021 -
what is this? Tiny black round hardshell bug from dog
started by deerhnter77
last post by FlapdoodleDec 23, 20203Dec 23, 2020
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Very Large Solid Black Fuzzy Caterpillar
started by IrisS
last post by FlapdoodleDec 15, 20203Dec 15, 2020 -
Brown Caterpillar
started by Raven17
last post by Raven17Dec 10, 20203Dec 10, 2020 -
mystery spider
started by DaveArach
last post by FlapdoodleNov 30, 20203Nov 30, 2020 -
Spider ID needed
started by beatleschik1659
last post by FlapdoodleNov 15, 20203Nov 15, 2020 -
Stick Insect?
started by PitterCol
last post by sciloverNov 12, 20203Nov 12, 2020 -
Boloria freija?
started by Hulio
last post by sciloverNov 12, 20203Nov 12, 2020 -
Anyone know what kind of spider this is?
started by brownc
last post by FlapdoodleNov 10, 20203Nov 10, 2020 -
Spider ID - South Carolina
started by SkipToMyLou
last post by SkipToMyLouOct 11, 20203Oct 11, 2020 -
Click Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 09, 20203Oct 09, 2020 -
ID an insect, please!
started by saladito
last post by saladitoSep 26, 20203Sep 26, 2020
