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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Very small white larvae that eat cardboard?
started by gr8ryd
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 13, 20143Feb 13, 2014 -
Unknown beetle in Ecuador. (with video)
started by marcgriffith
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 09, 20142Feb 09, 2014
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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 -
Bugs on a carrot seedling?
started by impynic
last post by impynicJan 22, 20142Jan 22, 2014 -
False widow?
started by jaysusno
last post by FlapdoodleJan 21, 20141Jan 21, 2014 -
Id. these eggs, please
started by Johanna2014
last post by VestiaJan 19, 20143Jan 19, 2014 -
skeletal dried white bugs on eucalyptus citriodora leaves
started by sue1740
last post by sue1740Jan 17, 20140Jan 17, 2014 -
Tiny eggs covered by hairs - creamish
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 17, 20140Jan 17, 2014 -
Fly I.D. - British Columbia, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJan 16, 20141Jan 16, 2014
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Dragonfly I.D. - British Columbia, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJan 16, 20143Jan 16, 2014 -
Is this a roach?
started by idontknowbugs
last post by idontknowbugsJan 16, 20144Jan 16, 2014 -
Found this on front step tonight - very rainy
started by delacroixandora
last post by delacroixandoraJan 12, 20142Jan 12, 2014 -
What spider is it?
started by Svarios
last post by SvariosJan 09, 20142Jan 09, 2014 -
HELP
started by deespath
last post by FlapdoodleJan 05, 20141Jan 05, 2014 -
Spider identification
started by smellytoes
last post by FlapdoodleJan 04, 20141Jan 04, 2014 -
Brown garden caterpillar, New Zealand
started by nzwide
last post by nzwideJan 04, 20140Jan 04, 2014 -
Please Help Identify Spider
started by IowaJeff
last post by FlapdoodleJan 03, 20141Jan 03, 2014 -
Help white sticky dots
started by Kawaiikami
last post by KawaiikamiDec 29, 20130Dec 29, 2013 -
fast moving insect found in new appartment
started by dantor19
last post by MaypopLaurelDec 29, 20133Dec 29, 2013
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Bug in pool and around
started by JonathanTW
last post by meadowyckDec 29, 20133Dec 29, 2013 -
Identify spider please
started by Jonboy162
last post by FlapdoodleDec 29, 20131Dec 29, 2013 -
What is this?
started by naaamrud
last post by naaamrudDec 28, 20132Dec 28, 2013 -
Yellowish caterpillar for ID
started by Dinu
last post by DinuDec 28, 20134Dec 28, 2013 -
Please help identify this little guy
started by howie60659
last post by FlapdoodleDec 27, 20131Dec 27, 2013 -
What is it? Seen in Tasmania on the North West Coast.
started by kathM
last post by kennedyhDec 27, 20132Dec 27, 2013 -
Brown spider. Hairy abdomen. Large pincers
started by Plurraver
last post by FlapdoodleDec 26, 20133Dec 26, 2013 -
webbing together dead leaves but no visible mite
started by BoxTurtle
last post by BoxTurtleDec 26, 20134Dec 26, 2013 -
Small parasite living on indoor plants.Please help,gardeners
started by TwistedPlant
last post by FlapdoodleDec 21, 20132Dec 21, 2013 -
Unknown Insect help me please find out!
started by UnknownD
last post by UnknownDDec 20, 20132Dec 20, 2013
