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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 can someone tell what kind of spider this is
started by Mark84
last post by FlapdoodleJun 11, 20145Jun 11, 2014 -
CLOSED: Need help identifying this spider please
started by Eose
last post by EoseMay 23, 20145May 23, 2014 -
Numerous unidentifiable insects
started by coreyl
last post by sallygMay 21, 20145May 21, 2014 -
What kind of spiders are these?
started by Clarebisson
last post by trackinsandMay 06, 20145May 06, 2014 -
CLOSED: Unknown Swarm on My Pine Tree
started by pflo
last post by FlapdoodleMay 05, 20145May 05, 2014 -
CLOSED: Is my Sulphur Clouded or Cloudless?
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJan 10, 20145Jan 10, 2014 -
CLOSED: not a spider...not poking it
started by kittriana
last post by kittrianaDec 10, 20135Dec 10, 2013 -
CLOSED: Butterfly I.D. British Columbia, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by HulioNov 30, 20135Nov 30, 2013 -
CLOSED: Is this a mite that could cause further damage?
started by towler
last post by towlerNov 09, 20135Nov 09, 2013 -
CLOSED: another species of shield-backed katydid?
started by spoonlegs
last post by spoonlegsNov 04, 20135Nov 04, 2013
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CLOSED: Little Green Bug Needs Identification
started by a_wanderer
last post by a_wandererOct 15, 20135Oct 15, 2013 -
Strange new ants in Bay Area suburb?
started by amanisdude
last post by sallygSep 28, 20135Sep 28, 2013 -
Wasp carrying white worm
started by sosreptile
last post by sosreptileSep 27, 20135Sep 27, 2013 -
What decapitated this moth larva and why the stink bug
started by ransom3
last post by 2gardenkateSep 10, 20135Sep 10, 2013 -
English garden cottage mild infestation
started by cttofa
last post by cttofaSep 07, 20135Sep 07, 2013 -
CLOSED: Crane fly larvae?????
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceSep 04, 20135Sep 04, 2013 -
Swept up a pile of these in the basement.
started by pfan
last post by trackinsandSep 02, 20135Sep 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: Help, Window Bug in USA CT
started by Rose18
last post by FlapdoodleSep 02, 20135Sep 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: Caterpillar found in Ohio
started by rox_male
last post by greene33Sep 01, 20135Sep 01, 2013 -
ID this spider?
started by uniquess
last post by froggies_girlSep 01, 20135Sep 01, 2013
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CLOSED: Black body w/3 yellow, stripes-2 yellow & 3white dots
started by wvpoemlady
last post by trackinsandAug 31, 20135Aug 31, 2013 -
CLOSED: Brahminy Blind Snake?
started by ncaptiva
last post by greene33Aug 27, 20135Aug 27, 2013 -
2 different moths?
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceAug 23, 20135Aug 23, 2013 -
CLOSED: Wasps or hoverflies?
started by antio
last post by wyldeflwrAug 22, 20135Aug 22, 2013 -
Squat, brown bug with "pointy shoulders" on tomato plants
started by crabbygardener
last post by crabbygardenerAug 22, 20135Aug 22, 2013 -
Sorry first post didn't show picture... What is this???
started by Chichi81
last post by Chichi81Aug 15, 20135Aug 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Help me identify this spider!!
started by AWagnon72
last post by FlapdoodleJul 25, 20135Jul 25, 2013 -
CLOSED: Mystery Butterfly in Colorado
started by pollengarden
last post by pollengardenJul 20, 20135Jul 20, 2013 -
caterpiller ,moth or beetle
started by sentrysam
last post by kennedyhJul 17, 20135Jul 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Found a creepy 1 on porch! Wondering what it is.
started by plade
last post by pladeJul 15, 20135Jul 15, 2013
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CLOSED: Moth (?) to ID
started by Jeannie63
last post by Jeannie63Jul 02, 20135Jul 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by Susan1975
last post by Susan1975Jun 23, 20135Jun 23, 2013 -
CLOSED: Small diameter black spider with single red spot on back
started by nachtus
last post by nachtusJun 15, 20135Jun 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: Found this large spider in crofton, md
started by Topspincharlie
last post by themoonhowlJun 09, 20135Jun 09, 2013 -
CLOSED: Douglas fir bug infestation
started by SteveSi
last post by SteveSiJun 09, 20135Jun 09, 2013 -
The Rosy Maple Moth
started by Buttoneer
last post by ButtoneerJun 06, 20135Jun 06, 2013 -
What kind of bug is this?
started by beckieee92
last post by skiigurl95Jun 03, 20135Jun 03, 2013 -
What type of spider is this?
started by Jahealer
last post by lavender4everJun 01, 20135Jun 01, 2013 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Brown and white striped spider
started by EmInJordan
last post by EmInJordanMay 30, 20135May 30, 2013 -
I could use some help with this butterfly
started by vitrsna
last post by vitrsnaMay 27, 20135May 27, 2013
