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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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CLOSED: Do Spiders really SMILE @ U ?
started by ginger749
last post by Desertdenial5Oct 08, 200725Oct 08, 2007 -
CLOSED: bug id needed
started by jamminspoons
last post by jamminspoonsJun 24, 200725Jun 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: What is this BUG???
started by Badseed
last post by tcfromkyAug 14, 200325Aug 14, 2003 -
What kind of grasshopper is this?
started by ilovejesus99
last post by meadowyckJul 25, 201124Jul 25, 2011 -
CLOSED: Red Spider about the diameter of a penny
started by gardenwife
last post by suuntoOct 10, 200924Oct 10, 2009 -
CLOSED: Help Identify...Ring of Worms
started by Gazania_in_pa
last post by Dave_in_OntarioMay 24, 200924May 24, 2009 -
CLOSED: Baby Mantis?
started by Kell
last post by kls_01Jul 17, 200724Jul 17, 2007 -
CLOSED: Found on Live Oaks
started by turbosbabe96
last post by turbosbabe96Dec 02, 200624Dec 02, 2006 -
CLOSED: Spiders are cool!
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinSep 11, 200823Sep 11, 2008 -
CLOSED: I've got Invaders... They are bad, correct?
started by LIfesaverlove
last post by ceejaytownAug 19, 200723Aug 19, 2007
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CLOSED: Maybe small, but packs a mean punch . . .
started by GD_Rankin
last post by VeshengoSep 14, 200623Sep 14, 2006 -
CLOSED: Scorpion
started by dave
last post by desert_roseJun 02, 200323Jun 02, 2003 -
ewww what is this thing?
started by jannich
last post by kittens2211Aug 12, 201322Aug 12, 2013 -
CLOSED: Golden pupa - which could be this butterfly?
started by Dinu
last post by Sheila_FWMar 15, 200922Mar 15, 2009 -
CLOSED: Can I be sure this is an Eristalis arbustorum female?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinDec 04, 200822Dec 04, 2008 -
CLOSED: Should I worry?
started by Floridian
last post by FloridianApr 04, 200322Apr 04, 2003 -
Odd Insect/Animal found near Jim Thorpe rill
started by Wallyobass
last post by LadyAshleyRNov 25, 201121Nov 25, 2011 -
Caterpillar I.D. Help is Needed.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveSep 18, 201121Sep 18, 2011 -
CLOSED: A few critters from the yard...
started by Badseed
last post by BadseedSep 12, 200621Sep 12, 2006 -
CLOSED: Black Flying Bug
started by Tropicman
last post by TropicmanJul 28, 200421Jul 28, 2004
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CLOSED: Brown butterfly with bluish purple spots on margins of wings
started by gardenwife
last post by philomelApr 10, 200221Apr 10, 2002 -
CLOSED: Can anyone ID this moth?
started by nutsaboutnature
last post by nutsaboutnatureAug 06, 201320Aug 06, 2013 -
Is this a black widow???
started by finnskeeper
last post by LadyAshleyRDec 03, 201120Dec 03, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug id Please.
started by exilim2
last post by exilim2Jun 07, 201120Jun 07, 2011 -
Is this a black or brown widow spider?
started by focused
last post by melodyJun 19, 201020Jun 19, 2010 -
CLOSED: ID if possible!
started by turbosbabe96
last post by ceejaytownOct 16, 200620Oct 16, 2006 -
CLOSED: Yuck... what is this?
started by ceallachg
last post by ceallachgJun 18, 200520Jun 18, 2005 -
help identify preying mantis
started by pdwilli67
last post by kwanjinOct 06, 201119Oct 06, 2011 -
CLOSED: Help! Ugly Bug On The Milkweed!
started by cue_chik
last post by cue_chikApr 08, 201119Apr 08, 2011 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: What kind of caterpillar is this?
started by leonardml
last post by Sheila_FWSep 22, 200919Sep 22, 2009
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CLOSED: Need to confirm ID of several odonates
started by Katlian
last post by suuntoAug 14, 200919Aug 14, 2009 -
CLOSED: Look at this guys stinger!!!
started by Tropicman
last post by TropicmanAug 14, 200919Aug 14, 2009 -
CLOSED: Which Cicada?
started by Xeramtheum
last post by XeramtheumJul 01, 200919Jul 01, 2009 -
CLOSED: am i good or bad
started by blondhavmofun
last post by blondhavmofunMay 22, 200919May 22, 2009 -
CLOSED: Large black and white bumble bee..
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinAug 02, 200819Aug 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: lots of little bugs and eggs on underside of tomato leaves
started by brianstjohn
last post by claypaAug 02, 200819Aug 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: Unknown dragonfly-like insect
started by melody
last post by melodyFeb 18, 200819Feb 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: Ants on flowering vine, a mutual/reciprocal relationship?
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveNov 03, 200719Nov 03, 2007 -
CLOSED: Huge web ID
started by shudhave
last post by shudhaveAug 25, 200719Aug 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: For 2 days; these brown *leaves* won't be blown away....
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveAug 09, 200719Aug 09, 2007