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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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Unknown bees/wasps swarming around flower pot
started by lexmaniac
last post by kwanjinMay 26, 20115May 26, 2011 -
identification insects
started by shytonak
last post by suuntoJan 29, 20115Jan 29, 2011 -
Is this black-orange insect a wasp?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 25, 20105Nov 25, 2010 -
Which is this dragonfly?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 24, 20105Nov 24, 2010 -
House spider?
started by bzin
last post by bzinNov 05, 20105Nov 05, 2010 -
Large ! Dragonfly ID please
started by Riverland
last post by suuntoSep 30, 20105Sep 30, 2010 -
Hope it's a Luna Larva
started by Linny1
last post by flatpickitSep 14, 20105Sep 14, 2010 -
Please help me identify this 8-legged friend?
started by dranoa
last post by suuntoSep 07, 20105Sep 07, 2010 -
Possible hobo spider in our bed sheets??????
started by prolawnservice
last post by maximus83Aug 29, 20105Aug 29, 2010 -
1)bright orange flying bug, 2)spider northern Californi
started by marzissa
last post by suuntoAug 13, 20105Aug 13, 2010
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Can anyone indentify
started by TommyKJ
last post by sayward1Aug 03, 20105Aug 03, 2010 -
Pupae
started by bigred
last post by bigredJul 14, 20105Jul 14, 2010 -
Found several of these in my aquarium, any help with an ID?
started by joe1992b
last post by joe1992bJun 23, 20105Jun 23, 2010 -
Causing problems quickly in my garden -Help please
started by Procrastinator
last post by ProcrastinatorMay 29, 20105May 29, 2010 -
Tiny, red-orange insects in my strawberry bed
started by Bubbeez
last post by suuntoMay 23, 20105May 23, 2010 -
ROACH, OR WATERBUG? PLEASE HELP
started by younggunn4z
last post by JuneyBugApr 25, 20105Apr 25, 2010 -
Unknown Insect needs identifying
started by pammie53247355
last post by suuntoMar 21, 20105Mar 21, 2010 -
Bug on Potato
started by candyinpok
last post by candyinpokJan 05, 20105Jan 05, 2010 -
Orange leafy looking bug, what is it?
started by Sunshinesurr
last post by suuntoOct 08, 20095Oct 08, 2009 -
Argiope, but which species?
started by WayuU
last post by suuntoOct 08, 20095Oct 08, 2009
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A very INTERESTING Bug!
started by scott0815
last post by suuntoOct 01, 20095Oct 01, 2009 -
Brown Recluse? Hobo? Brown Widow?
started by Veruca
last post by suuntoSep 30, 20095Sep 30, 2009 -
Spider ID please?
started by adansmommy
last post by suuntoSep 25, 20095Sep 25, 2009 -
pink rose colored grasshopper
started by 1976ford
last post by 2vernesSep 23, 20095Sep 23, 2009 -
Please help me identify
started by DIRTYGIRL71
last post by kennedyhSep 18, 20095Sep 18, 2009 -
Wasp I.D. Please.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveSep 02, 20095Sep 02, 2009 -
Who - or what - builds a mud nest?
started by jmp24
last post by jmp24Jul 19, 20095Jul 19, 2009 -
Identify Spier Please
started by Zepo
last post by suuntoJul 08, 20095Jul 08, 2009 -
please id
started by budgielover
last post by froghollowladyJul 08, 20095Jul 08, 2009 -
Orange beetle by tomatoes and carrots.
started by Texasescimo
last post by TexasescimoJul 02, 20095Jul 02, 2009
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ID Spider from a pack of bananas at work
started by mynameiskris
last post by suuntoJun 16, 20095Jun 16, 2009 -
Identify This Spider
started by tabythalynne
last post by LadyAshleyRMay 02, 20095May 02, 2009 -
Two bugs to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by crazymaryApr 28, 20095Apr 28, 2009 -
A bit of a scare here in Georgia, identify?
started by suprm2001
last post by GlorificousApr 22, 20095Apr 22, 2009 -
Very Small luminescing spider
started by Scismgenie
last post by imzadiApr 08, 20095Apr 08, 2009 -
Slug Eggs vs Worm Eggs
started by gaddict
last post by JuneyBugMar 02, 20095Mar 02, 2009 -
Stunning Balck and Gold Fly
started by aussietrev
last post by kniphofiaFeb 12, 20095Feb 12, 2009 -
Giant Spider in Pickens County, SC
started by ncaptiva
last post by FlapdoodleJul 31, 20254Jul 31, 2025 -
No Idea
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 13, 20244Dec 13, 2024 -
Leggy Ant
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColDec 08, 20244Dec 08, 2024




