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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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White fuzz on stems of everything in garden this year.
started by Joie_Michelle
last post by trackinsandJul 16, 20132Jul 16, 2013 -
Need this spider ID: Found in the shower
started by fatc82
last post by Mandy58Jul 16, 20134Jul 16, 2013 -
NEED HELP ON ID FOR THIS LITTLE FELLA PLEASE
started by Pilky
last post by FlapdoodleJul 16, 20132Jul 16, 2013 -
Widow spider?
started by MeadyMeady
last post by WindyJul 15, 20131Jul 15, 2013 -
These spiders are all over my yard!!
started by hanalei
last post by FlapdoodleJul 15, 20132Jul 15, 2013 -
A brown wasp needs ID
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 15, 20134Jul 15, 2013 -
has brown recluse kind of violin marking
started by rogersb1234
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20131Jul 14, 2013 -
Please help us identify this scary spider!
started by Cloug13
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20133Jul 14, 2013 -
Please Help me Identify
started by Colettey
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20133Jul 14, 2013 -
Moth Identification Please?
started by arlyn
last post by FlapdoodleJul 14, 20134Jul 14, 2013
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Mystery bug at work
started by Belac
last post by BelacJul 13, 20133Jul 13, 2013 -
Final Chapter?
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 13, 20130Jul 13, 2013 -
Chapter 3
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 13, 20130Jul 13, 2013 -
There popping up everywhere 2
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 13, 20130Jul 13, 2013 -
Odd Insect (?) - Potato leaf eater - NW Connecticut
started by mecaschu
last post by mecaschuJul 13, 20130Jul 13, 2013 -
butterfly ID?
started by vitrsna
last post by vitrsnaJul 13, 20132Jul 13, 2013 -
Please help identify!
started by Chocococo
last post by FlapdoodleJul 12, 20131Jul 12, 2013 -
Help with Salticidae identification
started by Anna1990
last post by Anna1990Jul 12, 20130Jul 12, 2013 -
Grey insect; Help identifying would be appreciated
started by KevWhelan
last post by KevWhelanJul 12, 20132Jul 12, 2013 -
Do these bugs eat wood??
started by LAS14
last post by FlapdoodleJul 11, 20133Jul 11, 2013
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Can anyone help ID this insect.??
started by Dogsoldier
last post by DogsoldierJul 11, 20134Jul 11, 2013 -
Fruit fly identification
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 10, 201310Jul 10, 2013 -
Can someone help identify this plz
started by MrsOmg
last post by FlapdoodleJul 09, 20131Jul 09, 2013 -
Plz help me identify this
started by MrsOmg
last post by SeedforkJul 09, 20132Jul 09, 2013 -
Found a mud/grass cocoon on my porch!
started by amyld222
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20131Jul 08, 2013 -
Caterpillar? What kind?
started by pixie62560
last post by pixie62560Jul 08, 20134Jul 08, 2013 -
Little beetle
started by Perfectg
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20131Jul 08, 2013 -
spider with circles/tubes? and brown hair on back
started by hofflalu
last post by hofflaluJul 07, 20132Jul 07, 2013 -
What is this bug?
started by tsia
last post by FlapdoodleJul 06, 20136Jul 06, 2013 -
Is this a hornet?
started by Bughater614
last post by FlapdoodleJul 05, 20131Jul 05, 2013
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Is this a hornet?
started by Bughater614
last post by Bughater614Jul 05, 20132Jul 05, 2013 -
Is this a Nabis Limbatus?
started by Passero
last post by FlapdoodleJul 05, 20131Jul 05, 2013 -
What are these white things on threads? Eggs?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 05, 201340Jul 05, 2013 -
Found this in our bed
started by mclumber1
last post by DreamOfSpringJul 04, 20132Jul 04, 2013 -
Black Widow? False Widow? Please help!
started by lchmommy
last post by FlapdoodleJul 04, 20131Jul 04, 2013 -
what kind of spider is this?
started by susannah87
last post by FlapdoodleJul 03, 20132Jul 03, 2013 -
PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY THIS
started by lukedolby14
last post by FlapdoodleJul 02, 20131Jul 02, 2013 -
Thing are hotting up in SW France
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 02, 20132Jul 02, 2013 -
What is this insect?
started by pratikvdoshi
last post by bugguy101Jul 01, 20132Jul 01, 2013 -
is this a roach
started by kidonike
last post by FlapdoodleJun 30, 20131Jun 30, 2013
