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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: Please ID this colorful bug
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 11, 20252Jun 11, 2025 -
Colorful Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 03, 20252Jun 03, 2025 -
Decorative Fellow
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 01, 20252Jun 01, 2025 -
CLOSED: Please ID this bug
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersMay 28, 20252May 28, 2025 -
Long Horn
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMay 21, 20252May 21, 2025 -
A Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColApr 30, 20252Apr 30, 2025 -
Very tiny bugs in container of oatmeal packets
started by emblue
last post by emblueApr 24, 20253Apr 24, 2025 -
CLOSED: Please help to ID this beetle
started by ivk
last post by ivkApr 23, 20252Apr 23, 2025 -
CLOSED: Please help to ID this bee
started by ivk
last post by ivkApr 23, 20252Apr 23, 2025 -
CLOSED: Spider ID
started by klego
last post by Aster1021Apr 17, 20255Apr 17, 2025
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Ant identification
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleMar 30, 20251Mar 30, 2025 -
CLOSED: Need spider ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersMar 29, 20253Mar 29, 2025 -
Slim
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 23, 20252Mar 23, 2025 -
Need ID help for caterpillar
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersMar 17, 20252Mar 17, 2025 -
Trap Jaw
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 08, 20252Mar 08, 2025 -
CLOSED: 1/8\\\" Spider in Transylvania County, NC
started by ncaptiva
last post by carterwroteMar 03, 20252Mar 03, 2025 -
CLOSED: Pest invasion
started by Yellowbricks
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 01, 20251Feb 01, 2025 -
Insect ID Please
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 01, 20253Feb 01, 2025 -
Green Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColFeb 01, 20253Feb 01, 2025 -
Long One
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 25, 20252Jan 25, 2025
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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 -
CLOSED: Termite?
started by PitterCol
last post by rentacheapcar1Jan 10, 20255Jan 10, 2025 -
Spider ID required
started by KentSteve
last post by FlapdoodleJan 02, 20251Jan 02, 2025 -
About 4mm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJan 01, 20255Jan 01, 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 -
Small Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleDec 23, 20245Dec 23, 2024 -
Green
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 14, 20242Dec 14, 2024
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Bright Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 14, 20242Dec 14, 2024 -
Planthopper?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 14, 20240Dec 14, 2024 -
No Idea
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20244Dec 13, 2024 -
Small Fry Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleDec 13, 20243Dec 13, 2024 -
Leafhopper Or?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20242Dec 13, 2024 -
Designer Wig
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20242Dec 13, 2024 -
Short Horn
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 10, 20246Dec 10, 2024 -
Big Foot
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 09, 20242Dec 09, 2024 -
Leggy Ant
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 08, 20244Dec 08, 2024 -
Long Antennae
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleDec 02, 20241Dec 02, 2024
