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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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Spider advice needed!
started by SheilaReally
last post by HealthwhoopOct 01, 201611Oct 01, 2016 -
Brown Recluse??
started by GretchenSeitz
last post by Freebird1stJul 04, 201611Jul 04, 2016 -
Is this a roach?
started by PhyllisJ
last post by FlapdoodleMar 25, 201311Mar 25, 2013 -
Wolf spider?
started by andydontcare
last post by sallygAug 19, 201211Aug 19, 2012 -
Unknown Insect on Leaf
started by tphoto117
last post by LadyAshleyRFeb 27, 201211Feb 27, 2012 -
does anyone know this tropical bee(?)?
started by vitrsna
last post by LadyAshleyRDec 16, 201111Dec 16, 2011 -
pumpkin bugs
started by OutlawHeart81
last post by kwanjinSep 19, 201111Sep 19, 2011 -
Can someone ID this caterpillar?
started by DaliaR
last post by DaliaRAug 23, 200911Aug 23, 2009 -
Unidentified spider found in Costa Rica
started by liko
last post by suuntoApr 03, 200911Apr 03, 2009 -
Brown recluse??
started by Benst
last post by FlapdoodleJul 09, 201810Jul 09, 2018
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Caterpillar?
started by AceBug
last post by AceBugSep 12, 201610Sep 12, 2016 -
Help!!
started by Lala4416
last post by FlapdoodleJul 07, 201510Jul 07, 2015 -
Fruit fly identification
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 10, 201310Jul 10, 2013 -
Two butterflies to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by DinuDec 31, 201210Dec 31, 2012 -
who am I????
started by onewish1
last post by gregr18Sep 10, 201210Sep 10, 2012 -
ID please
started by helenahkh
last post by themoonhowlSep 06, 201210Sep 06, 2012 -
Why does this Bee do this?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuFeb 04, 201210Feb 04, 2012 -
Help Identify Spider
started by holliek
last post by flatpickitAug 24, 201110Aug 24, 2011 -
Huge Grasshopper
started by noscatch
last post by cyberageousApr 30, 201110Apr 30, 2011 -
Hornet, wasp, or bee??
started by jenbrink
last post by kwanjinJul 20, 201010Jul 20, 2010
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IS this a black widow spider?
started by sophies_mom
last post by suuntoAug 20, 200910Aug 20, 2009 -
Jumping fluff...?!
started by VaMtnDude
last post by FlapdoodleMay 09, 20219May 09, 2021 -
What is this
started by Warrenj
last post by hersheybossApr 18, 20169Apr 18, 2016 -
Could this be a chigger?
started by davidgelb
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 27, 20149Feb 27, 2014 -
Little critters that appeared after getting new couch
started by Ian2013
last post by FlapdoodleJun 15, 20139Jun 15, 2013 -
What are these and did they just hatch out
started by ransom3
last post by ransom3May 14, 20139May 14, 2013 -
What is this beautiful creature?
started by drivingmebuggy
last post by C_A_IvyMar 09, 20139Mar 09, 2013 -
help we have a bug infestation?!?!?
started by hiphopfeinds
last post by missingrosieJan 07, 20139Jan 07, 2013 -
mystery creature
started by pete64
last post by kwanjinSep 11, 20129Sep 11, 2012 -
all red bug
started by trackinsand
last post by themoonhowlJun 15, 20129Jun 15, 2012
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Please tell me what type of spider this is
started by jlbennett64
last post by hemladyNov 15, 20119Nov 15, 2011 -
Can't sleep until this spider is identified :(
started by forest_boy
last post by FlapdoodleNov 14, 20119Nov 14, 2011 -
Spider ID
started by Kell
last post by kwanjinOct 04, 20119Oct 04, 2011 -
Unknown moths ..drunk or dead?
started by DebinSC
last post by DebinSCApr 25, 20119Apr 25, 2011 -
fly id
started by shytonak
last post by suuntoSep 14, 20109Sep 14, 2010 -
What kind of spider is this?
started by natassia
last post by suuntoJun 30, 20109Jun 30, 2010 -
Please identify this bug on my bed. I have bites all over me
started by kittymickey
last post by kittymickeyJun 01, 20109Jun 01, 2010 -
Cat on Hib
started by bigred
last post by bigredJan 14, 20109Jan 14, 2010 -
Being stung by Red Wasp.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveAug 23, 20099Aug 23, 2009 -
Huge Walking Stick
started by fancyflea
last post by tggfiskJul 20, 20099Jul 20, 2009