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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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Fly with strangely patterned eyes...ID?
started by bosewichte
last post by mollymistsmithAug 18, 20114Aug 18, 2011 -
CLOSED: Looking for an ID for this Bug.
started by db007
last post by db007Jul 18, 20113Jul 18, 2011 -
what insect is this
started by dushyantdhari
last post by themoonhowlSep 12, 201114Sep 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: what is this ?
started by dushyantdhari
last post by dushyantdhariJul 17, 20110Jul 17, 2011 -
what kind of beetle... found in vancouver b.c.
started by triciaj
last post by bokisanOct 05, 20113Oct 05, 2011 -
Slug of some sort? Help!
started by Jen4u2nv
last post by shytonakJul 17, 20111Jul 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: Spider
started by pa_plant
last post by pa_plantAug 01, 20113Aug 01, 2011 -
Is this spider Gasteracantha fornicata?
started by Dinu
last post by kennedyhJul 17, 20111Jul 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: Any ideas for this bug / beetle ?
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpSep 19, 20114Sep 19, 2011 -
CLOSED: ID for this grasshopper please
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpSep 19, 20112Sep 19, 2011
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One I haven't seen before
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJul 17, 20112Jul 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: Strange fly
started by 2gardenkate
last post by 2gardenkateJul 17, 20112Jul 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: yellow striped wasp/hornet with orange face? ID Please!
started by bosewichte
last post by bosewichteJul 16, 20112Jul 16, 2011 -
CLOSED: Unknown Dragonfly
started by fozzi
last post by fozziJul 17, 20113Jul 17, 2011 -
How to kill this bugs
started by IvanaB
last post by IvanaBJul 17, 20115Jul 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: Spider ID Please
started by newtonsthirdlaw
last post by newtonsthirdlawJul 14, 20113Jul 14, 2011 -
CLOSED: big black and blue bee thingy
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by Mrs_EdJul 14, 20114Jul 14, 2011 -
CLOSED: ID please
started by DATURA12
last post by DATURA12Jul 14, 20111Jul 14, 2011 -
Found this spider in my son's room...
started by washingtonrob
last post by washingtonrobJul 13, 20110Jul 13, 2011 -
Can You Tell Me What This Spider is
started by Chrisco93
last post by flatpickitJul 13, 20111Jul 13, 2011
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Anyone know what this is?
started by seakid
last post by seakidJul 13, 20112Jul 13, 2011 -
CLOSED: Skipper I.D. Please.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 13, 20112Jul 13, 2011 -
Spider Identification
started by w1s3m4n
last post by FlapdoodleAug 08, 20111Aug 08, 2011 -
Found this spider in my bathroom early in the morning(1-3AM)
started by DianeMacko
last post by DianeMackoJul 13, 20110Jul 13, 2011 -
CLOSED: Help for a friend
started by grits74571
last post by flatpickitJul 12, 20111Jul 12, 2011 -
Tiny Biting Insect
started by FredGemot
last post by FlapdoodleAug 09, 20111Aug 09, 2011 -
Help for a friend
started by grits74571
last post by grits74571Jul 12, 20110Jul 12, 2011 -
Anyone know what this bug is?
started by FloridaWing
last post by Bubba_MoCityJul 14, 20116Jul 14, 2011 -
CLOSED: caterpillar: looks like it could hurt you!!
started by sterhill
last post by sterhillJul 12, 20111Jul 12, 2011 -
Is this an assassin bug?
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrJul 14, 20113Jul 14, 2011
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Anyone recognize this Dragonfly?
started by plantladylin
last post by plantladylinJul 11, 20110Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: Unknown Spider
started by fozzi
last post by flatpickitJul 11, 20111Jul 11, 2011 -
black spiky bugs killing my shrub - help
started by gti6306
last post by gti6306Jul 12, 20112Jul 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: red insect in garden
started by madrid2000
last post by madrid2000Jul 11, 20111Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: Which Spider?
started by ih8spdrs
last post by ih8spdrsJul 11, 20114Jul 11, 2011 -
Bee / wasp thingy a new species of yellowjacket?
started by zzita
last post by zzitaJul 09, 20110Jul 09, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug in hair. Please identify.
started by Jimmy_Bug
last post by Jimmy_BugJul 10, 20111Jul 10, 2011 -
CLOSED: This bright red guy seems very interested in my zucchini
started by jcoakley
last post by kwanjinJul 08, 20111Jul 08, 2011 -
need identification
started by patchworkgirl
last post by NusentAug 13, 20111Aug 13, 2011 -
Large black fly
started by Imudjay
last post by kwanjinJul 07, 20112Jul 07, 2011
