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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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CLOSED: What bee be I??
started by victorgardener
last post by victorgardenerMay 11, 20094May 11, 2009 -
Georgia Spider ID?
started by rwmullis79
last post by suuntoMay 02, 20094May 02, 2009 -
CLOSED: Found under our grass in the dirt!
started by LissaD
last post by LissaDApr 28, 20094Apr 28, 2009 -
CLOSED: scale?
started by palmbob
last post by palmbobApr 26, 20094Apr 26, 2009 -
CLOSED: Anyone know?
started by edric
last post by edricApr 19, 20094Apr 19, 2009 -
CLOSED: Small flying ant like bug
started by zhinu
last post by zhinuApr 13, 20094Apr 13, 2009 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider? Dangerous?
started by sockets
last post by kniphofiaMar 31, 20094Mar 31, 2009 -
Unidentified Dead Insect
started by Plissken
last post by cue_chikMar 26, 20094Mar 26, 2009 -
CLOSED: Unusual (to me) Spider in need of ID
started by EROCTUSE2
last post by woombleshambaMar 23, 20094Mar 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: How can it survive this cold?
started by goldfinch4
last post by goldfinch4Feb 23, 20094Feb 23, 2009
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CLOSED: Help, Flies and Maggots in My Peat Pellets.
started by maccionoadha
last post by maccionoadhaFeb 18, 20094Feb 18, 2009 -
CLOSED: Is this a wolf spyder of some sort?
started by rcash2000
last post by joeswifeFeb 14, 20094Feb 14, 2009 -
CLOSED: Found this spider in my pool - any idea what it is?
started by spookypocket
last post by spookypocketFeb 10, 20094Feb 10, 2009 -
CLOSED: At first glance, looked like a leaf dedris.
started by bootandall
last post by bootandallJan 22, 20094Jan 22, 2009 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: A huge nocturnal (?) bee???
started by Nature_Phtgrphr
last post by KlaasReissmannJan 22, 20094Jan 22, 2009 -
CLOSED: I need a moth ID please
started by ClanCampbell
last post by rntx22Dec 23, 20084Dec 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Need ID for Brown Caterpillar Found Frozen in Michigan
started by dividedsky
last post by dividedskyDec 12, 20084Dec 12, 2008 -
CLOSED: The not so colorful butterfly.
started by KashtanGeorge
last post by KashtanGeorgeDec 02, 20084Dec 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: Cocoon? spider something?
started by marzissa
last post by marzissaDec 02, 20084Dec 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: Identification of a butterfly.
started by KashtanGeorge
last post by KashtanGeorgeNov 29, 20084Nov 29, 2008
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CLOSED: Mysterious Fla Butterfly on hibiscus
started by Malus2006
last post by Malus2006Nov 04, 20084Nov 04, 2008 -
CLOSED: Orb Spider? What kind?
started by Leeney4
last post by suuntoNov 03, 20084Nov 03, 2008 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Is this a zebra butterfly for sure?
started by Malus2006
last post by OldNedNov 02, 20084Nov 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: Adult and babies
started by mwperry
last post by mwperryNov 02, 20084Nov 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: ID help
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrNov 01, 20084Nov 01, 2008 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Pyralis lienigialis or P. farinalis?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Oct 28, 20084Oct 28, 2008 -
CLOSED: Getting rid of Border Plant Bugs
started by JonathanTalley
last post by Malus2006Oct 27, 20084Oct 27, 2008 -
CLOSED: Does anyone recognize this larvae?
started by plantmover
last post by plantmoverOct 26, 20084Oct 26, 2008 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: What is this caterpillar/worm?
started by superpepper
last post by superpepperOct 24, 20084Oct 24, 2008 -
CLOSED: HELP!
started by mgarr
last post by DonnaBOct 24, 20084Oct 24, 2008
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CLOSED: Principal Pollinator
started by johnpeten
last post by sallygOct 23, 20084Oct 23, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can someone ID this spider?
started by maceek
last post by maceekOct 16, 20084Oct 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can I say this one is a specie of Diplazon;fam.Ichneumonida?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinOct 16, 20084Oct 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: What IS this?
started by IndaShade
last post by ceejaytownOct 15, 20084Oct 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: Insect with a large stinger/ovipositor. Some sort of wasp?
started by beautyredefined
last post by pford1854Oct 15, 20084Oct 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can you ID please ?
started by jth747
last post by critterologistOct 13, 20084Oct 13, 2008 -
CLOSED: Tiny little guy on my tomato vines
started by Tammy
last post by TammyOct 11, 20084Oct 11, 2008 -
CLOSED: A new visitor
started by johnpeten
last post by wallaby1Oct 09, 20084Oct 09, 2008 -
CLOSED: Is this darkling beetle?
started by deadmanswill
last post by deadmanswillOct 09, 20084Oct 09, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is this tiny strange creature?
started by bebop2
last post by bebop2Oct 09, 20084Oct 09, 2008




