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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: Spider in MA
started by NutMegPoop17
last post by NutMegPoop17Sep 20, 20132Sep 20, 2013 -
Lacey winged insect about 2 1/2" long
started by NStewart10
last post by NStewart10Sep 19, 20132Sep 19, 2013 -
White and green striped caterpillar
started by nushiamme
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20132Sep 18, 2013 -
CLOSED: What type of caterpilla? ...
started by IRIS
last post by IRISSep 18, 20133Sep 18, 2013 -
Please identify this insect
started by bugsbugsbugs
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20132Sep 18, 2013 -
Unknown spider
started by satyr36
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20131Sep 18, 2013 -
Winged ant-like insect in Minnesota
started by lissedae
last post by lissedaeSep 17, 20130Sep 17, 2013 -
What species of Spider is this? (Connecticut)
started by Arachniphobe1
last post by Arachniphobe1Sep 17, 20134Sep 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Can you please help me identify this spider?
started by sarmand
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
Please help identify this Spider
started by Mikeyp
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20134Sep 17, 2013
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CLOSED: CLOSED: Unusual sight- wingless female moth
started by 2gardenkate
last post by 2gardenkateSep 17, 20132Sep 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Odonate ID
started by 2gardenkate
last post by 2gardenkateSep 17, 20132Sep 17, 2013 -
Is this a good bug or a bad one?
started by vhmonan
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
What bug is this? And, is it a good one, or bad one?
started by vhmonan
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
Good bug - Is this a slug??
started by vhmonan
last post by sallygSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Spider with a huge web in Bucks County
started by emblue
last post by emblueSep 16, 20133Sep 16, 2013 -
CLOSED: what kind of spider is this?
started by janetminehan
last post by kittrianaSep 16, 20134Sep 16, 2013 -
Bug ID with spider marks on wings??
started by Ioannos
last post by s0cratesSep 16, 201316Sep 16, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this?
started by lilie1116
last post by lilie1116Sep 16, 20132Sep 16, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this? A better pic..
started by lilie1116
last post by FlapdoodleSep 16, 20131Sep 16, 2013
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CLOSED: Butterfly in Arizona
started by P_Edens
last post by P_EdensSep 15, 20132Sep 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Some type of Sphinx Moth?
started by P_Edens
last post by P_EdensSep 15, 20132Sep 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Chrysalis ID - variegated fritillary?
started by TomH3787
last post by FlapdoodleSep 15, 20131Sep 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Cloudless sulphur larva?
started by TomH3787
last post by FlapdoodleSep 15, 20131Sep 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Pretty, striped caterpillars on carrot plants...
started by crabbygardener
last post by crabbygardenerSep 13, 20133Sep 13, 2013 -
Some kind of stink bug? Garden pest or friend?
started by crabbygardener
last post by FlapdoodleSep 13, 20131Sep 13, 2013 -
CLOSED: Orange inscect almost cricket like
started by mentality513
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20133Sep 12, 2013 -
Spider ID?
started by jmc1987
last post by jmc1987Sep 12, 20132Sep 12, 2013 -
Help! Tiny bugs in my herb planter soil.
started by FlyingLotus1983
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20131Sep 12, 2013 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider or insect could do this!??
started by RadicalDame
last post by trackinsandSep 12, 20136Sep 12, 2013
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Spider in Michigan! Ideas?
started by Jen4u2nv
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20131Sep 12, 2013 -
CLOSED: White Wormy thing with legs
started by KELLYNORD
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20131Sep 12, 2013 -
Trying to identify this bug
started by Kmberget
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20133Sep 12, 2013 -
Fly-Faced Fly Killer
started by ncaptiva
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
This was on my chest
started by princessflossie
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
found on cats bed please help!
started by aag123
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
Spider identification
started by Annaconnor21
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20132Sep 11, 2013 -
This is not normal where we live! *PLEASE HELP*
started by NotASpiderFan33
last post by TerrySep 11, 201318Sep 11, 2013 -
Darter / Skimmer Dragonflies
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceSep 11, 20130Sep 11, 2013 -
Like a wasp with no wings, but NOT a velvet ant...
started by c_wag03
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20133Sep 10, 2013
