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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: What kind of Spider is this?
started by mercsan
last post by suuntoJan 30, 20096Jan 30, 2009 -
CLOSED: Type of Mantis?
started by celtic_wyndes_f
last post by celtic_wyndes_fJan 27, 20092Jan 27, 2009 -
CLOSED: Can anyone tell me what this is?
started by MargaretK
last post by MargaretKJan 27, 200912Jan 27, 2009 -
CLOSED: Help with identifying what lives here
started by AndyF
last post by KlaasReissmannJan 23, 20091Jan 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: At first glance, looked like a leaf dedris.
started by bootandall
last post by bootandallJan 22, 20094Jan 22, 2009 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: A huge nocturnal (?) bee???
started by Nature_Phtgrphr
last post by KlaasReissmannJan 22, 20094Jan 22, 2009 -
Can someone please tell me what kind of bug this is?
started by jimandkatie3
last post by kennedyhJan 21, 20093Jan 21, 2009 -
CLOSED: Orange and black cat ID needed
started by mygypsyrose
last post by mygypsyroseJan 21, 20096Jan 21, 2009 -
CLOSED: An odd kind of spider in the house (maybe?)
started by Megazord
last post by MegazordJan 20, 20092Jan 20, 2009 -
CLOSED: Brid dropping or Moth?
started by Lotsalilys
last post by LotsalilysJan 17, 20092Jan 17, 2009
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CLOSED: Cute as a bug on a daisy!
started by angele
last post by angeleJan 16, 20092Jan 16, 2009 -
CLOSED: Here's one for you.
started by sunnytx
last post by sunnytxJan 15, 20092Jan 15, 2009 -
Help identifying spider in Costa Rica
started by lilcaro
last post by lilcaroJan 15, 20093Jan 15, 2009 -
CLOSED: Swiffer Rescue
started by angele
last post by angeleJan 15, 20095Jan 15, 2009 -
Mantid ootheca or what?
started by EMBeyer
last post by suuntoJan 13, 20092Jan 13, 2009 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Some kind of insect cocoon????
started by Nature_Phtgrphr
last post by suuntoJan 11, 20092Jan 11, 2009 -
CLOSED: I need help to identify this beetle-lookin fella
started by Nature_Phtgrphr
last post by claypaJan 11, 20091Jan 11, 2009 -
CLOSED: What is my name.
started by WildcatThicket
last post by WildcatThicketJan 10, 20092Jan 10, 2009 -
CLOSED: Mysterious Chrysalis!!! I think...
started by bdtphd
last post by suuntoJan 07, 20091Jan 07, 2009 -
CLOSED: Good Bug, Bad Bug?
started by plantladylin
last post by plantladylinJan 06, 20092Jan 06, 2009
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Which is this pond skater
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 06, 20092Jan 06, 2009 -
CLOSED: What insect is this?
started by bengaljmc
last post by bengaljmcJan 05, 20092Jan 05, 2009 -
CLOSED: A small round tiny spider to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by DinuDec 31, 20082Dec 31, 2008 -
CLOSED: Beetles that pollinate
started by johnpeten
last post by johnpetenDec 29, 20083Dec 29, 2008 -
CLOSED: Is this some type of moth/butterfly cocoon?
started by onalee
last post by onaleeDec 28, 20082Dec 28, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can anyone identify this spider?
started by BrendaLee44
last post by bigredDec 28, 20086Dec 28, 2008 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Unidentified Green Moth
started by nushiamme
last post by kniphofiaDec 28, 20083Dec 28, 2008 -
CLOSED: What bug is this?
started by WeanerGirl
last post by kennedyhDec 27, 20083Dec 27, 2008 -
CLOSED: Name that bug in San Diego!
started by MizzouFan
last post by MizzouFanDec 27, 20080Dec 27, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can you ID this brave moth for me?
started by redchic01
last post by redchic01Dec 24, 200813Dec 24, 2008
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CLOSED: Another Texas moth
started by rntx22
last post by rntx22Dec 23, 20082Dec 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Moth in Texas
started by rntx22
last post by rntx22Dec 23, 20086Dec 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: I need a moth ID please
started by ClanCampbell
last post by rntx22Dec 23, 20084Dec 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Tiny White Bug Identification please
started by Buns
last post by Planter56Dec 22, 20082Dec 22, 2008 -
CLOSED: A REDBACK WITHOUT ITS STRIPE??
started by fabioboss
last post by fabiobossDec 22, 20082Dec 22, 2008 -
CLOSED: weird scorpion-looking thing
started by youwontknow
last post by kennedyhDec 16, 20081Dec 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: little "chocolate" colored spider bit my 5 yr old in bathtub
started by henrys
last post by suuntoDec 15, 20081Dec 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: 1 mm sized bug, what could it be?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinDec 15, 20083Dec 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: Aphid ID and is ladybug wing deformation related?
started by RainGazer
last post by nillyDec 15, 200812Dec 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: kids and husband found strange insect, help identifying?
started by bonezmama
last post by nillyDec 15, 20085Dec 15, 2008
