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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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Spider Dragging Something
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 27, 20204Nov 27, 2020 -
Another unidentified millipede.
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajNov 19, 20202Nov 19, 2020 -
Need help identifying millipede.
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajNov 19, 20202Nov 19, 2020 -
Gangly Legs
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 19, 20202Nov 19, 2020 -
Need help identifying Salamander in Northern California
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajNov 16, 20202Nov 16, 2020 -
Need help identifying centipede
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajNov 15, 20202Nov 15, 2020 -
Spider ID needed
started by beatleschik1659
last post by FlapdoodleNov 15, 20203Nov 15, 2020 -
Spiked Hopper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 14, 20202Nov 14, 2020 -
Jazzy Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColNov 14, 20202Nov 14, 2020 -
Stick Insect?
started by PitterCol
last post by sciloverNov 12, 20203Nov 12, 2020
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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 -
What kind
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleNov 04, 20201Nov 04, 2020 -
What spider is this?
started by Loz44
last post by FlapdoodleNov 04, 20201Nov 04, 2020 -
Could use help identifying a bug.
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 30, 20202Oct 30, 2020 -
Black and white beetle
started by Brentharmo247
last post by FlapdoodleOct 30, 20201Oct 30, 2020 -
Soil Mite Identification
started by rubygrows
last post by FlapdoodleOct 30, 20201Oct 30, 2020 -
Odd looking bug, can\'t find a match online
started by rasbugs
last post by FlapdoodleOct 29, 20201Oct 29, 2020 -
Need help identifying millipede
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 28, 20202Oct 28, 2020 -
Rickety Cricket
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 28, 20204Oct 28, 2020
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A Hopper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 28, 20204Oct 28, 2020 -
Need help identifying spider
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 27, 20202Oct 27, 2020 -
Need help identifying large spider
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 27, 20202Oct 27, 2020 -
Green Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 26, 20202Oct 26, 2020 -
Redish Black Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 26, 20202Oct 26, 2020 -
Need help identifying cricket.
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleOct 26, 20202Oct 26, 2020 -
CLOSED: which moth is this?
started by ynk
last post by ynkOct 24, 20202Oct 24, 2020 -
Need help identifying spider.
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 24, 20202Oct 24, 2020 -
CLOSED: What insect is in the flower?
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by JennysGarden_TNOct 21, 20202Oct 21, 2020 -
CLOSED: Longish beetle to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 21, 20202Oct 21, 2020
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Any idea as to what millipede this is?
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 21, 20202Oct 21, 2020 -
Need help identifying newt
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 21, 20202Oct 21, 2020 -
Need help identifying scorpion
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 20, 20202Oct 20, 2020 -
Any idea what this moth is?
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 20, 20202Oct 20, 2020 -
Any idea what these mating bugs are?
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleOct 19, 20201Oct 19, 2020 -
Need help identifying spotted moth
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 18, 20202Oct 18, 2020 -
Need help identifying large moth.
started by JakeDaj
last post by JakeDajOct 18, 20202Oct 18, 2020 -
What is this?
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpOct 18, 20202Oct 18, 2020 -
Need help identifying this moth.
started by JakeDaj
last post by FlapdoodleOct 17, 20201Oct 17, 2020 -
CLOSED: ID for this moth please
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpOct 17, 20202Oct 17, 2020