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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: Picked a tick off my knee after spending some time outdoors
started by tickfood
last post by kwanjinJul 30, 20125Jul 30, 2012 -
Two insects today.
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrJul 30, 20124Jul 30, 2012 -
CLOSED: Larger than Bombus Ternarius
started by wingwoman
last post by kwanjinJul 29, 20123Jul 29, 2012 -
CLOSED: Some more skippers to be identified please
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 29, 20129Jul 29, 2012 -
CLOSED: Hornets/Yellowjackets
started by neefman
last post by kwanjinJul 29, 20125Jul 29, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider identifscation
started by Andy0550
last post by Andy0550Jul 29, 20125Jul 29, 2012 -
CLOSED: 6-legged flying insect
started by plugchu
last post by trackinsandJul 29, 20123Jul 29, 2012 -
Please identify this spider
started by michael7795
last post by FlapdoodleJul 28, 20121Jul 28, 2012 -
Large shrimp like bugs - what are they?
started by drcaligari
last post by themoonhowlJul 28, 20124Jul 28, 2012 -
Beetle? Weevil? Just don't know.
started by fozzi
last post by flatpickitJul 28, 20121Jul 28, 2012
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CLOSED: Please, can someone ID these 2 Dragonflies
started by TheHackster
last post by TheHacksterJul 28, 20125Jul 28, 2012 -
CLOSED: Unknown on marsh mallow
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 27, 20122Jul 27, 2012 -
Do you know what kind of spider this is?
started by natassia
last post by FlapdoodleJul 27, 20121Jul 27, 2012 -
CLOSED: Beetle ID needed
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 27, 20122Jul 27, 2012 -
Need help identifying this spider
started by jetsnhl
last post by FlapdoodleJul 27, 20121Jul 27, 2012 -
CLOSED: Need help ID'ing this "brown" dragonfly.
started by TheHackster
last post by TheHacksterJul 26, 201213Jul 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: Distinctive long-horned beetle
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 26, 20122Jul 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by back40bean
last post by back40beanJul 26, 20122Jul 26, 2012 -
I keep finding these little brown bugs in my apartment
started by ASondhi
last post by FlapdoodleJul 26, 20123Jul 26, 2012 -
Flying Bug ID
started by jjjenkin
last post by kwanjinJul 26, 20121Jul 26, 2012
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CLOSED: What Made These Mud Cylinders?
started by neefman
last post by neefmanJul 26, 20123Jul 26, 2012 -
What kind of spider is this?
started by kimberz00
last post by FlapdoodleJul 26, 20121Jul 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: Beetle Like Insect Infested House
started by Danny_r
last post by FlapdoodleJul 25, 20122Jul 25, 2012 -
CLOSED: Please help me identify this insect. ( larger image inside)
started by avalanch3
last post by avalanch3Jul 25, 20122Jul 25, 2012 -
Which Myriapod???
started by guillo
last post by guilloJul 25, 20126Jul 25, 2012 -
Spider Identification
started by khyro
last post by kwanjinJul 25, 20123Jul 25, 2012 -
What is this spider?
started by edrei
last post by edreiJul 25, 20122Jul 25, 2012 -
Looks like a stinger...
started by Nykey
last post by FlapdoodleJul 24, 20121Jul 24, 2012 -
Tiny white bugs on keyboard
started by eman123
last post by TheHacksterJul 24, 20125Jul 24, 2012 -
identify please
started by tracy122
last post by FlapdoodleJul 24, 20121Jul 24, 2012
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CLOSED: WHAT BEETLE IS THIS?
started by mnp
last post by mnpJul 23, 20124Jul 23, 2012 -
Spider Identification
started by jusitn
last post by jusitnJul 23, 20126Jul 23, 2012 -
ID needed for larvae on tomato stake
started by Judyc13
last post by kwanjinJul 23, 20123Jul 23, 2012 -
CLOSED: Ant queen? Agressive!
started by nele
last post by neleJul 23, 20124Jul 23, 2012 -
CLOSED: Some species of skipper
started by greenthumb99
last post by FlapdoodleJul 22, 20123Jul 22, 2012 -
CLOSED: Shiny flies(?) on Mt. Mint
started by greenthumb99
last post by FlapdoodleJul 22, 20121Jul 22, 2012 -
CLOSED: Ants and Aphids?
started by iowafarmgirl
last post by iowafarmgirlJul 22, 20126Jul 22, 2012 -
Loud bugs
started by dalenate
last post by kwanjinJul 22, 20121Jul 22, 2012 -
Loud bugs
started by dalenate
last post by hcmcdoleJul 22, 20121Jul 22, 2012 -
This insect bit me-can u identily it?-sorry for poor quality
started by MarvacH4
last post by MarvacH4Jul 21, 20122Jul 21, 2012
