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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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Might this be the dreaded?
started by brandoblues
last post by ilv2grdnSep 28, 20132Sep 28, 2013 -
Bug identification
started by Kbspillane
last post by FlapdoodleSep 26, 20133Sep 26, 2013 -
Wasp carrying white worm
started by sosreptile
last post by sosreptileSep 27, 20135Sep 27, 2013 -
Does anybody know what this is? And does it bite?
started by CP01
last post by FlapdoodleSep 26, 20133Sep 26, 2013 -
Fat spider ID!
started by _Amber_
last post by FlapdoodleSep 25, 20132Sep 25, 2013 -
BEETLE ID please?
started by drchoneydew
last post by kennedyhSep 24, 20133Sep 24, 2013 -
Strange new ants in Bay Area suburb?
started by amanisdude
last post by sallygSep 28, 20135Sep 28, 2013 -
Furry White Caterpillars
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMarySep 22, 20132Sep 22, 2013 -
Thrre unidentified flying bugs/flies
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceSep 23, 20132Sep 23, 2013 -
Help, What Is this.. Insect Or Spider
started by NUSKOPE
last post by FlapdoodleSep 21, 20131Sep 21, 2013
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Spider Identification Vancouver, British Columbia
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleSep 20, 20131Sep 20, 2013 -
Black Widow Spider Web?
started by betulo
last post by sallygSep 21, 20133Sep 21, 2013 -
White and green striped caterpillar
started by nushiamme
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20132Sep 18, 2013 -
Unknown spider
started by satyr36
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20131Sep 18, 2013 -
Please identify this insect
started by bugsbugsbugs
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20132Sep 18, 2013 -
Winged ant-like insect in Minnesota
started by lissedae
last post by lissedaeSep 17, 20130Sep 17, 2013 -
What type of Grasshopper is this?
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpSep 23, 20132Sep 23, 2013 -
Please help identify this Spider
started by Mikeyp
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20134Sep 17, 2013 -
Good bug - Is this a slug??
started by vhmonan
last post by sallygSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
Is this a good bug or a bad one?
started by vhmonan
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013
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What bug is this? And, is it a good one, or bad one?
started by vhmonan
last post by FlapdoodleSep 17, 20131Sep 17, 2013 -
Lacey winged insect about 2 1/2" long
started by NStewart10
last post by NStewart10Sep 19, 20132Sep 19, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this? A better pic..
started by lilie1116
last post by FlapdoodleSep 16, 20131Sep 16, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this?
started by lilie1116
last post by lilie1116Sep 16, 20132Sep 16, 2013 -
"Dalmatian" Beetle Identification Question
started by stevectpa
last post by FlapdoodleJun 27, 20144Jun 27, 2014 -
Some kind of stink bug? Garden pest or friend?
started by crabbygardener
last post by FlapdoodleSep 13, 20131Sep 13, 2013 -
Help! Tiny bugs in my herb planter soil.
started by FlyingLotus1983
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20131Sep 12, 2013 -
Spider ID?
started by jmc1987
last post by jmc1987Sep 12, 20132Sep 12, 2013 -
What species of Spider is this? (Connecticut)
started by Arachniphobe1
last post by Arachniphobe1Sep 17, 20134Sep 17, 2013 -
Spider in Michigan! Ideas?
started by Jen4u2nv
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20131Sep 12, 2013
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Trying to identify this bug
started by Kmberget
last post by FlapdoodleSep 12, 20133Sep 12, 2013 -
Fly-Faced Fly Killer
started by ncaptiva
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
This was on my chest
started by princessflossie
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
found on cats bed please help!
started by aag123
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20131Sep 11, 2013 -
Spider identification
started by Annaconnor21
last post by FlapdoodleSep 11, 20132Sep 11, 2013 -
Darter / Skimmer Dragonflies
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceSep 11, 20130Sep 11, 2013 -
Like a wasp with no wings, but NOT a velvet ant...
started by c_wag03
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20133Sep 10, 2013 -
can any one identify this spider i found at work
started by curiuspete2
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20131Sep 10, 2013 -
Bugs on Rose Mallow - Hibiscus
started by vhmonan
last post by FlapdoodleSep 10, 20131Sep 10, 2013 -
Unsure what it is
started by haggis71
last post by kwanjinSep 10, 20132Sep 10, 2013
