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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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Need this spider ID: Found in the shower
started by fatc82
last post by Mandy58Jul 16, 20134Jul 16, 2013 -
CLOSED: What is this disgusting thing?
started by Psychotogen
last post by PsychotogenJul 08, 20132Jul 08, 2013 -
Found a mud/grass cocoon on my porch!
started by amyld222
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20131Jul 08, 2013 -
CLOSED: "Blue Darner" species
started by LEO88
last post by LEO88Jul 10, 20139Jul 10, 2013 -
CLOSED: One more if you don't mind
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 29, 20137Jul 29, 2013 -
CLOSED: Unidentified moth
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 08, 20132Jul 08, 2013 -
CLOSED: Strange Salticidae
started by Anna1990
last post by Anna1990Jul 11, 20132Jul 11, 2013 -
Can anyone help ID this insect.??
started by Dogsoldier
last post by DogsoldierJul 11, 20134Jul 11, 2013 -
Caterpillar? What kind?
started by pixie62560
last post by pixie62560Jul 08, 20134Jul 08, 2013 -
Little beetle
started by Perfectg
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20131Jul 08, 2013
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CLOSED: This bug was under dead bark.
started by brandoblues
last post by brandobluesJul 07, 20132Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: Is this a "Friendly"?
started by nutsaboutnature
last post by FlapdoodleJul 07, 20133Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: Bee like critter
started by Annsgarden69
last post by Annsgarden69Jul 07, 20134Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: sawfly or butterfly..??
started by LEO88
last post by themoonhowlJul 07, 20136Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: Large black spider
started by Emily4
last post by themoonhowlJul 07, 20133Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: weird flying insect
started by sweetsdm1
last post by sweetsdm1Jul 08, 20132Jul 08, 2013 -
spider with circles/tubes? and brown hair on back
started by hofflalu
last post by hofflaluJul 07, 20132Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: indoor lavender, problem
started by darko
last post by darkoJul 07, 20133Jul 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: Bee? Wasp?
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJul 06, 20133Jul 06, 2013 -
CLOSED: what is this.
started by fugue30
last post by themoonhowlJul 06, 20133Jul 06, 2013
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Is this a hornet?
started by Bughater614
last post by FlapdoodleJul 05, 20131Jul 05, 2013 -
CLOSED: Help with dragonfly identification
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 06, 20132Jul 06, 2013 -
Is this a hornet?
started by Bughater614
last post by Bughater614Jul 05, 20132Jul 05, 2013 -
Is this a Nabis Limbatus?
started by Passero
last post by FlapdoodleJul 05, 20131Jul 05, 2013 -
CLOSED: Is this an earwig?
started by ocdchic
last post by ocdchicJul 05, 20134Jul 05, 2013 -
What is this bug?
started by tsia
last post by FlapdoodleJul 06, 20136Jul 06, 2013 -
CLOSED: What kind of caterpillar is this?
started by PAgirl60
last post by PAgirl60Jul 05, 20132Jul 05, 2013 -
Please Help me Identify
started by Colettey
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20133Jul 14, 2013 -
Found this in our bed
started by mclumber1
last post by DreamOfSpringJul 04, 20132Jul 04, 2013 -
Black Widow? False Widow? Please help!
started by lchmommy
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20131Jul 04, 2013
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CLOSED: please identify
started by trackinsand
last post by trackinsandJul 04, 20134Jul 04, 2013 -
CLOSED: Found a caterpillar, what is it?
started by Valthero
last post by themoonhowlJul 03, 20133Jul 03, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this?
started by susannah87
last post by FlapdoodleJul 03, 20132Jul 03, 2013 -
PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY THIS
started by lukedolby14
last post by FlapdoodleJul 02, 20131Jul 02, 2013 -
Thing are hotting up in SW France
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 02, 20132Jul 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: Need ID on Hairy Black Cat
started by Florida9
last post by themoonhowlJul 02, 20132Jul 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: Friend or Foe?
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 01, 20132Jul 01, 2013 -
CLOSED: Need help I.D.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 01, 20132Jul 01, 2013 -
Fruit fly identification
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 10, 201310Jul 10, 2013 -
CLOSED: Unusual "mule" insect - sorry, no picture!
started by ProssBoss
last post by ProssBossJun 30, 20132Jun 30, 2013
