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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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New Caterpillar in my yard. Any idea who it is?
started by Kiyzersoze
last post by KiyzersozeJun 19, 201016Jun 19, 2010 -
CLOSED: concerned because there are so many of these
started by angele
last post by kountrykittenAug 04, 200916Aug 04, 2009 -
CLOSED: Which could be this green, stout, soft, smooth caterpillar?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 26, 200816Oct 26, 2008 -
CLOSED: Name this insect?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 19, 200816Oct 19, 2008 -
CLOSED: Blanket of eggs on Ginkgo leaf. Good or bad???
started by dybbuk
last post by crimsontsavoAug 22, 200816Aug 22, 2008 -
CLOSED: Are these aphids or white flies?
started by mexifelio
last post by mexifelioJun 15, 200816Jun 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: Virgin Islands Butterfly ID help
started by linda_nc
last post by fly_girlFeb 12, 200816Feb 12, 2008 -
CLOSED: half inch very thin striped caterpillar on baptisia
started by mamajack
last post by mamajackAug 04, 200716Aug 04, 2007 -
CLOSED: More bug/insect pictures
started by jenhillphoto
last post by jenhillphotoJul 18, 200716Jul 18, 2007 -
CLOSED: Which is this insect resembling dragonfly?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJun 30, 200716Jun 30, 2007
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CLOSED: What are these weird looking red bugs?
started by edenawaitsme
last post by edenawaitsmeMay 01, 200716May 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Snake Id?
started by fly_girl
last post by spidraApr 08, 200716Apr 08, 2007 -
CLOSED: Insect ID help please!
started by Vee8ch
last post by ceejaytownAug 14, 200616Aug 14, 2006 -
CLOSED: friend or foe?
started by Xenomorf
last post by XenomorfAug 14, 200616Aug 14, 2006 -
CLOSED: Fuzzy Bug ... Would like ID
started by DonnaA2Z
last post by ceejaytownJul 31, 200616Jul 31, 2006 -
CLOSED: Another "critter caper" - Elementary, dear Watson?
started by spaceman_spiff
last post by spaceman_spiffJul 21, 200616Jul 21, 2006 -
CLOSED: What Kind of Beetle is It?
started by jamievoetsch
last post by cmccrellJul 11, 200616Jul 11, 2006 -
CLOSED: Spider ID
started by RichSwanner
last post by RichSwannerMar 14, 200616Mar 14, 2006 -
CLOSED: What is this? (these)
started by emilyrasmus
last post by mercedinusMar 25, 200516Mar 25, 2005 -
CLOSED: Flower Bugs
started by Evert
last post by LophophoraJul 26, 200216Jul 26, 2002
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CLOSED: I just have to know...
started by Floridian
last post by windsurfferAug 30, 200116Aug 30, 2001 -
Is this an insect nest?
started by udovede
last post by hondo2008Mar 11, 201815Mar 11, 2018 -
CLOSED: Caterpillar infested with eggs on my tomato plant
started by ampdesigns
last post by tropicalover76Apr 20, 201315Apr 20, 2013 -
CLOSED: A question baout a few bugs.
started by rudyutz
last post by rudyutzApr 25, 201215Apr 25, 2012 -
While moving a composter...
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinJul 23, 201015Jul 23, 2010 -
CLOSED: identify a spider found in my home in NJ
started by rick277
last post by Malus2006Apr 27, 200915Apr 27, 2009 -
CLOSED: What Nest
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by Mrs_EdApr 21, 200915Apr 21, 2009 -
CLOSED: What is this spider? Immature Black Widow?
started by ben1832
last post by nvplumberAug 19, 200815Aug 19, 2008 -
CLOSED: Does someone recognize these eggs?
started by Xeramtheum
last post by ceejaytownJul 25, 200815Jul 25, 2008 -
CLOSED: What's growing in my pond?
started by PotEmUp
last post by dougmachMay 11, 200815May 11, 2008
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CLOSED: Ok this is weird...
started by bsgardens
last post by bigredApr 25, 200815Apr 25, 2008 -
CLOSED: Some butterflies to be identified.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 28, 200715Oct 28, 2007 -
CLOSED: Bumble bee from the coastal area.
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Oct 04, 200715Oct 04, 2007 -
CLOSED: What is this?????
started by IRIS
last post by MobyJun 22, 200715Jun 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: Need ID...
started by DonnaA2Z
last post by DonnaA2ZJun 13, 200715Jun 13, 2007 -
CLOSED: Another one I've never seen - THAT IS HUGE!
started by EmmaGrace
last post by EmmaGraceJun 07, 200715Jun 07, 2007 -
CLOSED: Butterfly ID please
started by artcons
last post by claypaFeb 05, 200715Feb 05, 2007 -
CLOSED: L'il beauty of a spider
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 29, 200715Jan 29, 2007 -
CLOSED: Help!!!
started by turbosbabe96
last post by turbosbabe96Nov 30, 200615Nov 30, 2006 -
CLOSED: Spider (yuck!)......................good or bad?????????
started by Ladyborg
last post by trackinsandNov 05, 200615Nov 05, 2006