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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: I always thought these were waterflees, but they are not..
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinFeb 23, 20087Feb 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is it?
started by sonorabob
last post by sonorabobFeb 23, 20082Feb 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Unidentified huge cocoon (empty) found in my backyard
started by jwtyrcha
last post by jwtyrchaFeb 23, 20082Feb 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Swallowtails needs ID
started by jusni
last post by jusniFeb 23, 20082Feb 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Chubby legs & lots of them
started by angele
last post by angeleFeb 23, 20088Feb 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Some sort of Dagger Moth?
started by melody
last post by melodyFeb 21, 20080Feb 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: Butterfly and Trap needs ID
started by jusni
last post by jusniFeb 21, 20085Feb 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: If I am even right, which one?
started by angele
last post by angeleFeb 21, 20083Feb 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: A well-fed caterpilar...
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinFeb 20, 200817Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: spider to ID
started by sallyg
last post by sallygFeb 20, 20086Feb 20, 2008
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CLOSED: More ID help please!
started by jusni
last post by jusniFeb 20, 20083Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Another Butterfly needing ID
started by jusni
last post by jusniFeb 20, 20082Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Is it an Assassin Bug?
started by beckygardener
last post by beckygardenerFeb 20, 20083Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Seen Oct 06
started by angele
last post by wallaby1Feb 20, 20083Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Huge grubs and root borers
started by eden100
last post by claypaFeb 20, 20081Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Butterfly Needs ID
started by jusni
last post by wallaby1Feb 20, 20086Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: Cat. I.D. needed
started by broots
last post by brootsFeb 19, 20084Feb 19, 2008 -
CLOSED: Another I.D. needed
started by broots
last post by brootsFeb 19, 20082Feb 19, 2008 -
CLOSED: Unknown dragonfly-like insect
started by melody
last post by melodyFeb 18, 200819Feb 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: Wasps - Common (Vespula vulgaris)
started by Malus2006
last post by Malus2006Feb 17, 20086Feb 17, 2008
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CLOSED: Butterfly ID please.
started by Heavinscent
last post by fly_girlFeb 17, 20084Feb 17, 2008 -
CLOSED: Butterfly needs ID
started by jusni
last post by jusniFeb 17, 20085Feb 17, 2008 -
CLOSED: Help with gall ID
started by mgarr
last post by ceejaytownFeb 17, 20082Feb 17, 2008 -
CLOSED: Bugs? Eggs? What Am I?
started by bportgirl
last post by bportgirlFeb 16, 20083Feb 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is it?
started by pianopete
last post by pianopeteFeb 14, 20082Feb 14, 2008 -
CLOSED: Another mystery critter...
started by girlie_gardener
last post by sallygFeb 13, 20083Feb 13, 2008 -
CLOSED: Virgin Islands Butterfly ID help
started by linda_nc
last post by fly_girlFeb 12, 200816Feb 12, 2008 -
CLOSED: Webby crusts on deodora cedar
started by kittenvan
last post by OldNedFeb 12, 20083Feb 12, 2008 -
CLOSED: How can I tell the different between bumblebees
started by Malus2006
last post by maccionoadhaFeb 10, 20083Feb 10, 2008 -
CLOSED: Good worm? Bad worm?
started by mellielong
last post by Malus2006Feb 10, 20083Feb 10, 2008
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CLOSED: Beetle? what kind?
started by asterismos
last post by Malus2006Feb 10, 20083Feb 10, 2008 -
CLOSED: Cabbage Looper or ?
started by fleurone
last post by fleuroneFeb 07, 20083Feb 07, 2008 -
CLOSED: I wonder if I can say this is Episyrphus balteatus ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinFeb 05, 200810Feb 05, 2008 -
CLOSED: Iridescent Black Beetle
started by Sarahskeeper
last post by SarahskeeperFeb 05, 20087Feb 05, 2008 -
CLOSED: Gnats in orchid bark?
started by TomBuoy
last post by fauna4floraFeb 04, 20081Feb 04, 2008 -
CLOSED: Big jumper, with digging arms.
started by sombrenote
last post by sombrenoteFeb 01, 20083Feb 01, 2008 -
CLOSED: A rare moth from Libya. What is it called?
started by Libyano
last post by kennedyhJan 31, 20085Jan 31, 2008 -
CLOSED: Strange Spider
started by Rika18
last post by Rika18Jan 29, 20080Jan 29, 2008 -
CLOSED: Praying Mantis
started by sonorabob
last post by maccionoadhaJan 29, 20081Jan 29, 2008 -
CLOSED: What moht is this - huge - never seen one before.
started by onalee
last post by onaleeJan 29, 200810Jan 29, 2008
