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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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Bite
started by rfparadise
last post by rfparadiseApr 02, 20143Apr 02, 2014 -
Any Ideas What This Bug Is?
started by Acorn82
last post by FlapdoodleMar 30, 20143Mar 30, 2014 -
Super fast and HUGE spider in Southern California?
started by LoHa6688
last post by FlapdoodleMar 28, 20141Mar 28, 2014 -
Is this a silverfish?
started by Lucy_S
last post by Lucy_SMar 25, 20142Mar 25, 2014 -
Hairy Catterpillar
started by coleolover
last post by coleoloverMar 23, 20142Mar 23, 2014 -
What kind of a moth is this?
started by Mothman
last post by FlapdoodleMar 22, 20142Mar 22, 2014 -
Two flies to be identified - one is a robberfly
started by Dinu
last post by DinuMar 31, 20143Mar 31, 2014 -
What is this moth?
started by sewersadie
last post by kennedyhMar 20, 20142Mar 20, 2014 -
Some kind of meadowhawk?
started by spencerneuharth
last post by FlapdoodleMar 20, 20141Mar 20, 2014 -
Flying wasp-like insect found in Minehead,England
started by andysmith10
last post by FlapdoodleMar 18, 20141Mar 18, 2014
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Not sure what it is - or if it is even an insect!
started by Andaco36
last post by FlapdoodleMar 18, 20144Mar 18, 2014 -
Anyone help with identification of this spider?
started by Eeekkkspider
last post by EeekkkspiderMar 18, 20143Mar 18, 2014 -
What is this?
started by Nameless123
last post by kennedyhMar 18, 20148Mar 18, 2014 -
Spider?
started by roymaster
last post by FlapdoodleMar 18, 20148Mar 18, 2014 -
Please help ID this bug
started by jeff001
last post by yellow2matoMar 29, 20142Mar 29, 2014 -
Tiny shield-like bug- what is this?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuMar 31, 20143Mar 31, 2014 -
What spider is this??
started by Allif
last post by kwanjinMar 12, 20143Mar 12, 2014 -
No see-ums?
started by Miserable66
last post by EeekkkspiderMar 17, 20146Mar 17, 2014 -
What are these?
started by Greg78
last post by Greg78Mar 10, 20142Mar 10, 2014 -
A few insects needed to be identified.
started by apostasy
last post by FlapdoodleMar 06, 20141Mar 06, 2014
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small round light green & black bug 6 legs
started by grkplttr
last post by grkplttrMar 05, 20142Mar 05, 2014 -
Weevil?
started by jenbrink
last post by jenbrinkMar 04, 20143Mar 04, 2014 -
miniscule flying insect (smaller than a gnat)
started by clarapack
last post by FlapdoodleMar 01, 20141Mar 01, 2014 -
White Moth with Brown Head
started by Audrey
last post by FlapdoodleMar 01, 20141Mar 01, 2014 -
Please tell me what this was!!!
started by ysdaskyblu
last post by FlapdoodleApr 24, 20144Apr 24, 2014 -
Strange moth?
started by zehcoutinho
last post by C_A_IvyMar 05, 20141Mar 05, 2014 -
sponge like nest?
started by susan8mcnally
last post by susan8mcnallyFeb 27, 20142Feb 27, 2014 -
Could this be a chigger?
started by davidgelb
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 27, 20149Feb 27, 2014 -
gnat like bug
started by HeatherY
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 25, 20141Feb 25, 2014 -
Fat ant thing looks like a cow
started by tysonurich
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 25, 20141Feb 25, 2014
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little brown bug
started by HeatherY
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 25, 20141Feb 25, 2014 -
Tick or what? queens, ny
started by snake3191
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 19, 20141Feb 19, 2014 -
Costa Rica. about the size of my palm with legs stretched out
started by emv1031
last post by FlapdoodleMar 09, 20146Mar 09, 2014 -
Very small white larvae that eat cardboard?
started by gr8ryd
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 13, 20143Feb 13, 2014 -
Meyer lemon tree problem & butterfly weed problem
started by mrsmerc
last post by GardenGrammyAug 28, 20147Aug 28, 2014 -
Unknown beetle in Ecuador. (with video)
started by marcgriffith
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 09, 20142Feb 09, 2014 -
What is this thing?!!!
started by racafo13
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 08, 20141Feb 08, 2014 -
help what is this bug?
started by wolfwyatt
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 07, 20141Feb 07, 2014 -
Gasteracantha?
started by mochimo
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 06, 20141Feb 06, 2014 -
unknown spider
started by mach1muscle351
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 01, 20141Feb 01, 2014
