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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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Spider ID, or - what kind of a nightmare is this??
started by badkacha
last post by badkachaOct 19, 20152Oct 19, 2015 -
CLOSED: Spider identification
started by arachnosapien
last post by arachnosapienOct 20, 20154Oct 20, 2015 -
CLOSED: What is this caterpillar?
started by Sequoiadendron4
last post by Sequoiadendron4Oct 19, 20152Oct 19, 2015 -
A red bug to be identified please
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 30, 20215Nov 30, 2021 -
Spider Identification Help
started by HarryJones
last post by FlapdoodleOct 17, 20151Oct 17, 2015 -
Brown Recluse??
started by Stevenw09
last post by FlapdoodleOct 17, 20151Oct 17, 2015 -
Any ideas on this Bee / Wasp
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpOct 16, 20152Oct 16, 2015 -
Any ideas what type of wasp this is?
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpOct 15, 20152Oct 15, 2015 -
Please, someone tell me what this bug is!
started by Aleaders
last post by FlapdoodleOct 14, 20151Oct 14, 2015 -
ID Help: Insects on stump near Vancouver
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleNov 12, 20157Nov 12, 2015
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Does anyone know what this is?
started by ellisco1
last post by FlapdoodleOct 14, 20151Oct 14, 2015 -
CLOSED: Spider Id Please - Eastern Shore of MD
started by spgfr
last post by FlapdoodleOct 14, 20151Oct 14, 2015 -
CLOSED: Identification wanted
started by sys4rtk
last post by FlapdoodleOct 13, 20151Oct 13, 2015 -
Mystery Spiders in car need help IDing.
started by DrewHa
last post by FlapdoodleOct 13, 20151Oct 13, 2015 -
CLOSED: Need ID on this bug found right outside front door
started by mikepadua
last post by mikepaduaOct 13, 20154Oct 13, 2015 -
European Caterpillar Hunter?
started by neefman
last post by neefmanOct 14, 20152Oct 14, 2015 -
CLOSED: Fluorescent Fly
started by neefman
last post by neefmanOct 14, 20152Oct 14, 2015 -
Two small butterflies to be ID-d
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 12, 20151Oct 12, 2015 -
What's this bug please
started by Lily_love
last post by FlapdoodleOct 12, 20151Oct 12, 2015 -
CLOSED: Identification help #2
started by Ceebzervon
last post by CeebzervonOct 12, 20152Oct 12, 2015
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CLOSED: Identification help!
started by Ceebzervon
last post by CeebzervonOct 12, 20152Oct 12, 2015 -
Type of leaf bug(?) to be identified
started by Laurengrooms
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20151Oct 11, 2015 -
A moth to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20151Oct 11, 2015 -
Lovely insect, which one?
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20151Oct 11, 2015 -
Tiny white ant-like insect?
started by hanetar
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20151Oct 11, 2015 -
Multiple Insect Identification
started by EXD
last post by FlapdoodleOct 13, 20152Oct 13, 2015 -
Is this a mantis or grasshopper?
started by Bctreeluver
last post by FlapdoodleOct 11, 20151Oct 11, 2015 -
CLOSED: Help with small beetle like identification SE WI
started by Lukaos
last post by 1lisacOct 11, 20154Oct 11, 2015 -
CLOSED: What insect is this?
started by jeanica
last post by porkpalOct 09, 20153Oct 09, 2015 -
CLOSED: Mosquito Identification Please
started by m_aronis
last post by m_aronisOct 09, 20152Oct 09, 2015
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CLOSED: Spider Id Please - Eastern Shore of MD
started by spgfr
last post by FlapdoodleOct 09, 20151Oct 09, 2015 -
Reddish insect with long antennae
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 04, 20213Nov 04, 2021 -
CLOSED: Hi what insect is this?
started by jeanica
last post by 1lisacOct 08, 20151Oct 08, 2015 -
Is this a mantis or grasshopper?
started by Bctreeluver
last post by FlapdoodleOct 08, 20151Oct 08, 2015 -
What is this flying insect!? HELP!!
started by C4N7R1LL
last post by FlapdoodleOct 08, 20151Oct 08, 2015 -
What kind of spider is this (Chicago) and is it poisonous?
started by ChiTownCubs
last post by FlapdoodleOct 08, 20151Oct 08, 2015 -
Tiny butterfly or moth
started by Loretta_NJ
last post by Loretta_NJOct 09, 20152Oct 09, 2015 -
Reddish insect with branched antennae
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 08, 20152Oct 08, 2015 -
Dragonfly (Meadowhawk?) Identification Vancouver, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleOct 08, 20151Oct 08, 2015 -
CLOSED: Is This Spider a Welcome Guest?
started by Mipii
last post by MipiiOct 07, 20153Oct 07, 2015
