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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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Yet Another Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 13, 20220Sep 13, 2022 -
Yellow Tip
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 05, 20220Sep 05, 2022 -
More pictures of eggs
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 14, 20220Jun 14, 2022 -
Could someone ID this spider
started by Malteze85
last post by Malteze85Mar 19, 20220Mar 19, 2022 -
Moth needs ID
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by JennysGarden_TNAug 29, 20200Aug 29, 2020 -
I have no idea what this is!
started by AviInTheGarden
last post by AviInTheGardenJul 18, 20200Jul 18, 2020 -
Wat are these insects
started by ynk
last post by ynkJul 15, 20200Jul 15, 2020 -
DG MEMBERS Need to Read
started by RosinaBloom
last post by RosinaBloomFeb 03, 20190Feb 03, 2019 -
fall webworm dermatitis
started by larrygm
last post by larrygmOct 15, 20180Oct 15, 2018 -
Is this picture of two different types of flies mating rare?
started by Justin0
last post by Justin0Oct 06, 20180Oct 06, 2018
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What kind of spider is this please?
started by Bunkie615
last post by Bunkie615Aug 24, 20180Aug 24, 2018 -
From Colombia, What Caterpiller?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 17, 20180Jun 17, 2018 -
Spider ID
started by jcbil
last post by jcbilJul 16, 20170Jul 16, 2017 -
Decline of the Black Widow?
started by highlander702
last post by highlander702Jul 14, 20170Jul 14, 2017 -
Damage to young mangoes.
started by tavira
last post by taviraAug 11, 20160Aug 11, 2016 -
Orange slug ID required
started by richardpilon
last post by richardpilonJul 23, 20160Jul 23, 2016 -
unforgiven
started by Unforgiven
last post by UnforgivenJul 21, 20160Jul 21, 2016 -
Quality Lawn Service in St Louis Mo
started by yourtimelawncar
last post by yourtimelawncarJun 09, 20160Jun 09, 2016 -
Misteryos weevil!
started by wanderingaudax
last post by wanderingaudaxJun 08, 20160Jun 08, 2016 -
can anyone recommend a good reference book relating to plant pests and diseases especially for the mediteranian climate
started by canucka
last post by canuckaJun 03, 20160Jun 03, 2016
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Rubber tree?
started by WhoKilledJambi
last post by WhoKilledJambiJun 01, 20160Jun 01, 2016 -
Identification of a chrysalis
started by MabelK
last post by MabelKMar 08, 20160Mar 08, 2016 -
Yellow Garden Spider?
started by Bugilt
last post by BugiltSep 27, 20150Sep 27, 2015 -
What is this Insect?
started by mreslan
last post by mreslanSep 11, 20150Sep 11, 2015 -
Caterpillar curiosity
started by Injayswake
last post by InjayswakeSep 11, 20150Sep 11, 2015 -
Brown and white spider in Alaska?
started by Averill12
last post by Averill12Aug 17, 20150Aug 17, 2015 -
White Jumping Spider
started by metadraxis
last post by metadraxisJul 01, 20150Jul 01, 2015 -
Bedroom wall & roof annoying insect
started by yojosefo
last post by yojosefoJun 28, 20150Jun 28, 2015 -
Identification Help: Beetles and other insects on a rose
started by Hulio
last post by HulioMay 18, 20150May 18, 2015 -
Is this spider native to UK & is it dangerous?
started by maccindian
last post by maccindianMay 17, 20150May 17, 2015
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Looking for Giant Whitefly in Southern CA
started by nebulus
last post by nebulusApr 14, 20150Apr 14, 2015 -
Scale ID
started by growin
last post by growinJan 16, 20150Jan 16, 2015 -
Identify The Yellow Jacket
started by DarwinsFlinch
last post by DarwinsFlinchOct 14, 20140Oct 14, 2014 -
Insect Wrangler Needed for Feature Film in Jamestown, RI
started by seedsfilmbugs
last post by seedsfilmbugsSep 09, 20140Sep 09, 2014 -
Help me ID this spider please
started by Kiwi2703
last post by Kiwi2703Sep 09, 20140Sep 09, 2014 -
A nice little catarpillar
started by mistifarang
last post by mistifarangSep 09, 20140Sep 09, 2014 -
what kind of catarpillar?
started by dfagundes
last post by dfagundesSep 08, 20140Sep 08, 2014 -
App Makes ID of Harmful Plants, Insects in Texas a Snap
started by drthor
last post by drthorSep 04, 20140Sep 04, 2014 -
Small Copper/Blue?
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceAug 19, 20140Aug 19, 2014 -
Moth ID
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Aug 18, 20140Aug 18, 2014