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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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Shortwinged Lepidoptera identification
started by FelixFinds
last post by melodyApr 02, 20261Apr 02, 2026 -
Yellow Booties
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColMar 29, 20263Mar 29, 2026 -
Colorful
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleMar 21, 20263Mar 21, 2026 -
Little Hunter
started by PitterCol
last post by CarolineKellyDec 16, 20255Dec 16, 2025 -
Large Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by DWMikeNov 25, 20253Nov 25, 2025 -
Leggy
started by PitterCol
last post by DWMikeNov 25, 20253Nov 25, 2025 -
Colorful Fellow
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 23, 20252Nov 23, 2025 -
Small Fry Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 20, 20252Oct 20, 2025 -
Earwig?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 17, 20252Oct 17, 2025 -
White Face
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 06, 20252Oct 06, 2025
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What kind of spider is this?
started by Mcr217
last post by FlapdoodleOct 04, 20251Oct 04, 2025 -
Spider
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20251Aug 14, 2025 -
Giant Spider in Pickens County, SC
started by ncaptiva
last post by FlapdoodleJul 31, 20254Jul 31, 2025 -
A Bee
started by PitterCol
last post by patriciabrownJul 24, 20253Jul 24, 2025 -
Green Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 24, 20252Jul 24, 2025 -
Bumblebee Identification
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJul 12, 20251Jul 12, 2025 -
Please ID caterpillar
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJul 07, 20252Jul 07, 2025 -
Bug ID Please, North Texas
started by mle_flowers
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20251Jul 04, 2025 -
Insect ID
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 03, 20252Jul 03, 2025 -
ID please
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaJul 02, 20252Jul 02, 2025
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What kind fo spider?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJul 01, 20252Jul 01, 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 -
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 -
Ant identification
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleMar 30, 20251Mar 30, 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
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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 -
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 -
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
