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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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Please help identify spider
started by draganlisak
last post by MaypopLaurelSep 08, 20158Sep 08, 2015 -
Stuck All Over Outside Wall, What Bug Leaves These?
started by Straightbangin
last post by StraightbanginJul 24, 20158Jul 24, 2015 -
CLOSED: Some kind of clearwing?
started by CatMint20906
last post by CatMint20906Jul 04, 20158Jul 04, 2015 -
CLOSED: Found several on pepper plants
started by wrongwayrel
last post by MaypopLaurelJun 16, 20158Jun 16, 2015 -
Genetically confused caterpillar?
started by Hetnkik
last post by 1lisacJun 05, 20158Jun 05, 2015 -
1000's of bugs/flies in bush
started by Gabischnabi
last post by GabischnabiMay 14, 20158May 14, 2015 -
Please help, identification needed!
started by fraisou
last post by FlapdoodleMay 11, 20158May 11, 2015 -
CLOSED: jumping spider John Doe
started by sentinel17
last post by sentinel17Mar 27, 20158Mar 27, 2015 -
CLOSED: We see these flies in our basement, help!
started by Kayla29
last post by Kayla29Feb 24, 20158Feb 24, 2015 -
CLOSED: ground-nesting bee, black & white
started by spoonlegs
last post by spoonlegsJul 31, 20148Jul 31, 2014
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CLOSED: Least or Delaware Skipper?
started by greenthumb99
last post by CatMint20906Jul 30, 20148Jul 30, 2014 -
CLOSED: Popping bug??
started by HeatherJoy
last post by HeatherJoyJul 08, 20148Jul 08, 2014 -
Could this be a Chilean Recluse?
started by rod11
last post by LoveForestsJul 06, 20148Jul 06, 2014 -
CLOSED: Small white spider? UK
started by supershadow_X
last post by supershadow_XJun 21, 20148Jun 21, 2014 -
CLOSED: beautiful but strange spider ID needed
started by slywlf
last post by themoonhowlMay 30, 20148May 30, 2014 -
Spider?
started by roymaster
last post by FlapdoodleMar 18, 20148Mar 18, 2014 -
What is this?
started by Nameless123
last post by kennedyhMar 18, 20148Mar 18, 2014 -
What are these?
started by RoscoeJJ
last post by hcmcdoleOct 06, 20138Oct 06, 2013 -
Is this a brown recluse?
started by Pdarnold66
last post by Pdarnold66Aug 02, 20138Aug 02, 2013 -
Small, Quick, and sometimes disappear when I try to kill 'em
started by Gunnyhud
last post by JnetteJun 20, 20138Jun 20, 2013
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Two spiders from a meadow
started by trrr
last post by trrrJun 08, 20138Jun 08, 2013 -
CLOSED: Please identify this insect.
started by Qbutler
last post by themoonhowlJan 05, 20138Jan 05, 2013 -
Bugs on Bug : what are these?
started by BeekeeperBean
last post by FlapdoodleNov 02, 20128Nov 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: Huge cat on brugmansia - black w/ yellow stripes; red head
started by onalee
last post by melodyOct 03, 20128Oct 03, 2012 -
can anyone identify this fly
started by Bharat_Sanghavi
last post by Bharat_SanghaviSep 28, 20128Sep 28, 2012 -
Caterpillar ID please
started by back40bean
last post by FlapdoodleSep 03, 20128Sep 03, 2012 -
CLOSED: Moth?
started by tlm1
last post by themoonhowlAug 25, 20128Aug 25, 2012 -
CLOSED: chameleon in Central Florida
started by beejay6751
last post by trackinsandAug 07, 20128Aug 07, 2012 -
Very Tiny 6 leg bugs in bathroom or sink .. Please help :)
started by Shaun8
last post by sallygJul 16, 20128Jul 16, 2012 -
Please help ID tiny black specks
started by UrbanBonsai
last post by trackinsandJul 05, 20128Jul 05, 2012
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Please identify this insect ASAP
started by Aeromax
last post by kwanjinJun 29, 20128Jun 29, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help to Identify a crazy brown spider!
started by Zjaba
last post by ZjabaJun 12, 20128Jun 12, 2012 -
Help identify this Praying Mantis
started by Britta_olson
last post by daves_not_hereApr 26, 20128Apr 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: Is this a cocoon?
started by chris_lcf530
last post by plantfreak78Mar 05, 20128Mar 05, 2012 -
CLOSED: Please help me identify this spider...
started by Lamensterms
last post by LamenstermsFeb 07, 20128Feb 07, 2012 -
I got my wish!
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinOct 02, 20118Oct 02, 2011 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider is in the house?
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMarySep 28, 20118Sep 28, 2011 -
CLOSED: Unknown Florida Spider
started by TitusvileSurfer
last post by kwanjinAug 03, 20118Aug 03, 2011 -
CLOSED: Tiny Red Caterpillars eating Hibiscus, New Orleans, LA
started by sunnyg
last post by trackinsandJul 04, 20118Jul 04, 2011 -
CLOSED: help with unknown beetle
started by grits74571
last post by kniphofiaJun 05, 20118Jun 05, 2011
