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. Our members will draw from their extensive experience to help you identify it. Once you have a firm ID, please be sure to mark your thread as "closed" to keep it easy for everyone to find the un-identified bug threads!
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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: Giant spider in Easley, SC area
started by ncaptiva
last post by ncaptivaOct 07, 20232Oct 07, 2023 -
CLOSED: Leaf-shaped cocoons with worm-like bug inside
started by drex82
last post by drex82Oct 07, 20232Oct 07, 2023 -
Bites?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 25, 20232Sep 25, 2023 -
A Wasp?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 20, 20232Sep 20, 2023 -
Spideys on a windowsill
started by KryDiamond
last post by KryDiamondSep 20, 20232Sep 20, 2023 -
Insect
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 20, 20234Sep 20, 2023 -
What kind of spider
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleSep 19, 20231Sep 19, 2023 -
Anyway recognize this spider?
started by erez_lrn
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20231Sep 18, 2023 -
CLOSED: New spider (to me) in central Kentucky Bluegrass region
started by ViburnumValley
last post by ViburnumValleySep 17, 20233Sep 17, 2023 -
CLOSED: What are these
started by ynk
last post by FlapdoodleSep 14, 20231Sep 14, 2023
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CLOSED: Please ID insect
started by JennysGarden_TN
last post by JennysGarden_TNSep 11, 20232Sep 11, 2023 -
CLOSED: ID of caterpillar?
started by mproschan
last post by mproschanSep 10, 20232Sep 10, 2023 -
Spider ID needed
started by beatleschik1659
last post by FlapdoodleSep 09, 20231Sep 09, 2023 -
Confirmation of ID
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaSep 09, 20233Sep 09, 2023 -
Orb Weaver?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 07, 20232Sep 07, 2023 -
About 5mm
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColSep 07, 20232Sep 07, 2023 -
Unfortunately dead caterpillar
started by space1
last post by FlapdoodleAug 26, 20231Aug 26, 2023 -
CLOSED: Interesting spider
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelAug 23, 20232Aug 23, 2023 -
Trying to identify this spider
started by NWWolverine
last post by FlapdoodleAug 22, 20231Aug 22, 2023 -
CLOSED: Asking for a friend
started by Jabeka
last post by JabekaAug 14, 20232Aug 14, 2023
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Bug found in house twice - beetle?
started by ABudd
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20231Aug 14, 2023 -
Decorative Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 11, 20232Aug 11, 2023 -
What kind of beetle?
started by Jrockca
last post by JrockcaAug 10, 20232Aug 10, 2023 -
White bug like an earwig? Accidentally squished
started by Asmaria
last post by AsmariaAug 10, 20232Aug 10, 2023 -
Tachinid?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
Striped Fly
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
Red Eye
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 06, 20232Aug 06, 2023 -
CLOSED: Insect on cucumber
started by MaypopLaurel
last post by MaypopLaurelAug 04, 20234Aug 04, 2023 -
Colorful Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 04, 20232Aug 04, 2023 -
A Bee?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 02, 20232Aug 02, 2023
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With Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColAug 02, 20232Aug 02, 2023 -
CLOSED: Friendly?
started by KryDiamond
last post by wavewildernessJul 28, 20232Jul 28, 2023 -
Arthropod?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 23, 20232Jul 23, 2023 -
CLOSED: Please help to identify cicada
started by ivk
last post by ivkJul 23, 20232Jul 23, 2023 -
A Spider
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 21, 20232Jul 21, 2023 -
A Flyer
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 11, 20232Jul 11, 2023 -
Need identification please
started by BOTANICALBONNIE
last post by FlapdoodleJul 10, 20232Jul 10, 2023 -
Looks Familiar
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 09, 20232Jul 09, 2023 -
Can you tell me what this is?
started by JStPaul
last post by FlapdoodleJul 08, 20231Jul 08, 2023 -
Fly, Possible Repeat
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 05, 20232Jul 05, 2023