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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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What kind of cocoon is this?
started by Hemophobic
last post by HemophobicFeb 17, 20107Feb 17, 2010 -
Strange Beetle Photographed in Honduras
started by MonkeyFox
last post by trackinsandJan 08, 20107Jan 08, 2010 -
Which lacewing?
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinJan 06, 20107Jan 06, 2010 -
Dark brown FURRY caterpillar NO STRIPES???
started by sillybug5
last post by sillybug5Oct 24, 20097Oct 24, 2009 -
HELP! What kind of spider is this?
started by smorrigan
last post by suuntoSep 29, 20097Sep 29, 2009 -
Caterpillars everywhere
started by texasGreg
last post by 2vernesSep 24, 20097Sep 24, 2009 -
What are these?
started by Lily_love
last post by froghollowladySep 03, 20097Sep 03, 2009 -
Two mysteries, zero pictures
started by Greenwytch
last post by themoonhowlAug 09, 20097Aug 09, 2009 -
Moth I.D. Please.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 17, 20097Jul 17, 2009 -
Assassin or Leaf Footed Bug?
started by poiuy1234
last post by LittleImpJul 14, 20097Jul 14, 2009
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Does this belong to Thomisus, this white spider?
started by Dinu
last post by suuntoJul 13, 20097Jul 13, 2009 -
Holes in perennial leaves
started by JeanneCG
last post by JeanneCGJul 12, 20097Jul 12, 2009 -
any idea what this creepy bug is?
started by MTnic
last post by kwanjinJul 12, 20097Jul 12, 2009 -
Grasshoppers need identification - 2-3
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 11, 20097Jul 11, 2009 -
curious about a spider, in florida with a pair of wings.
started by ddack
last post by ddackJul 11, 20097Jul 11, 2009 -
tons of light colored cocoons in my yard - please help ID!
started by elborelli
last post by blondhavmofunMay 23, 20097May 23, 2009 -
the mystery beatle hanging with my lady's
started by too_odd
last post by claypaApr 23, 20097Apr 23, 2009 -
Leggy
started by PitterCol
last post by christben7May 29, 20246May 29, 2024 -
A white, another brown beetle
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 29, 20216Oct 29, 2021 -
Insect egg ID on Milkweed
started by mysticbutterfly
last post by mysticbutterflySep 01, 20216Sep 01, 2021
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Ivory and Blue Insect in Talamban, Central Philippines
started by nemodomi
last post by FlapdoodleAug 29, 20206Aug 29, 2020 -
Black bug eggs
started by plantfreak78
last post by FlapdoodleJul 20, 20206Jul 20, 2020 -
Fly identification - Near Hope, British Columbia
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJan 24, 20206Jan 24, 2020 -
Tiny black insect eggs on fruit tree?
started by LoveForests
last post by FlapdoodleJul 28, 20196Jul 28, 2019 -
Small green grasshopper
started by katheclark
last post by katheclarkJun 23, 20176Jun 23, 2017 -
Can somebody identify this spider please
started by ave1024
last post by Morph87Aug 27, 20166Aug 27, 2016 -
Which is this orange-black-white spider?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuAug 24, 20166Aug 24, 2016 -
Please help me identify what kind of spider this is (Virginia Beach)
started by bigtiny
last post by FlapdoodleAug 15, 20166Aug 15, 2016 -
Beetle on floor
started by evalf
last post by FlapdoodleMay 21, 20166May 21, 2016 -
Spider Id Please - Eastern Shore of MD
started by spgfr
last post by spgfrMay 13, 20166May 13, 2016
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Spidery guest under my sink
started by sissies00
last post by JnetteNov 02, 20156Nov 02, 2015 -
Help identify this insect
started by dj2909
last post by ilv2grdnAug 21, 20156Aug 21, 2015 -
Killing over 200 of these pests a day. What are they?
started by Jdam00
last post by FlapdoodleJul 25, 20156Jul 25, 2015 -
Insect and Fuzzy White Stuff
started by HelloMissMary
last post by LouInTXJul 06, 20156Jul 06, 2015 -
stinging caterpillar id!
started by rynegold
last post by rynegoldJul 02, 20156Jul 02, 2015 -
Black and white hemiptera shield bug, doesn't stink
started by ThreeEyes
last post by ChillybeanJul 01, 20156Jul 01, 2015 -
Again more moths
started by backdown00
last post by backdown00Jun 17, 20156Jun 17, 2015 -
Cluster of Tiny Bugs. What are they?
started by malnik
last post by trackinsandJun 05, 20156Jun 05, 2015 -
Spider eggs?
started by HeatherJoy
last post by HeatherJoyMay 01, 20156May 01, 2015 -
Help me to identify this insect please
started by andyho1984
last post by andyho1984Apr 25, 20156Apr 25, 2015