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: Ok then, what the heck is this thing?
started by GD_Rankin
last post by GD_RankinAug 29, 2006194Aug 29, 2006 -
CLOSED: Black spider with red back - I'm freaked - what is it?
started by fleursdefouquet
last post by FlapdoodleAug 13, 201269Aug 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Do you know what kind of Spider this is?
started by dignbloom
last post by lipglosslieAug 18, 201255Aug 18, 2012 -
CLOSED: big cat
started by DevilDogs
last post by wrightieSep 29, 200750Sep 29, 2007 -
CLOSED: Butterflies
started by got2Bgreen
last post by Sheila_FWAug 16, 200849Aug 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: Question on spider bites
started by helenchild
last post by Fasty23Sep 24, 201845Sep 24, 2018 -
CLOSED: Tomato worm???
started by Sugar_fl
last post by tiGMar 19, 200344Mar 19, 2003 -
CLOSED: Impressive "sheet" of insect eggs on tropical plant leaf
started by Bhavana34
last post by Lily_loveSep 02, 200742Sep 02, 2007 -
CLOSED: Above average
started by mgarr
last post by lavender4everAug 06, 200841Aug 06, 2008 -
CLOSED: what kind of spider is this?
started by turbosbabe96
last post by FlapdoodleJun 16, 201440Jun 16, 2014
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What are these white things on threads? Eggs?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 05, 201340Jul 05, 2013 -
CLOSED: 1/2 looks like a woolly bear ...
started by htop
last post by ceejaytownFeb 05, 200737Feb 05, 2007 -
CLOSED: Pests or baby butterflies?
started by DreamOfSpring
last post by DreamOfSpringAug 27, 200537Aug 27, 2005 -
CLOSED: Bug Eggs and did they hatch???
started by dovey
last post by tropicalkarenSep 14, 200636Sep 14, 2006 -
CLOSED: what is my family among the flies...
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinOct 31, 200835Oct 31, 2008 -
CLOSED: Is this one Bombus pascuorum ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinAug 22, 200735Aug 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: Good, bad or indifferent?
started by Xenomorf
last post by XenomorfNov 12, 200435Nov 12, 2004 -
CLOSED: Bug nest???
started by rootdoctor
last post by grubbwormJul 13, 201134Jul 13, 2011 -
CLOSED: what in the world....
started by ardesia
last post by fly_girlNov 20, 200734Nov 20, 2007 -
CLOSED: Help ID Caterpillar!
started by RebloominRose
last post by themoonhowlDec 01, 200933Dec 01, 2009
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CLOSED: What is or was this bug?
started by DonnaA2Z
last post by ceejaytownAug 09, 200633Aug 09, 2006 -
CLOSED: ID help on various....
started by PanamonCreel
last post by PanamonCreelJul 10, 200732Jul 10, 2007 -
CLOSED: Bug ID?
started by konkreteblond
last post by imway2dumbNov 02, 200432Nov 02, 2004 -
CLOSED: I think this Bombus terrestris is infected with parasites..
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Nov 08, 200831Nov 08, 2008 -
CLOSED: What are these?
started by mvespa
last post by troisAug 11, 200731Aug 11, 2007 -
CLOSED: what is this creature? Creepy!
started by sterhill
last post by White_HydrangeaSep 20, 200631Sep 20, 2006 -
CLOSED: Who is this?
started by RichSwanner
last post by imway2dumbMar 06, 200531Mar 06, 2005 -
CLOSED: Fuzzy wasp?
started by dave
last post by weedsSep 20, 200230Sep 20, 2002 -
CLOSED: Who made this nest?
started by angele
last post by crimsontsavoAug 16, 200828Aug 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: Some bug ID's needed
started by Xenomorf
last post by wallaby1Aug 28, 200628Aug 28, 2006
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CLOSED: caterpillar id?
started by vitrsna
last post by vitrsnaApr 11, 201227Apr 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Ugly looking Skipper or what?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 22, 200727Nov 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: good or bad larvae??
started by debi_z
last post by wallaby1Jun 19, 200727Jun 19, 2007 -
CLOSED: Not a butterfly nor a hummer...
started by salvia_lover
last post by salvia_loverSep 26, 200427Sep 26, 2004 -
CLOSED: Tiny Red Critters
started by Angel
last post by FlapdoodleApr 26, 201426Apr 26, 2014 -
CLOSED: what's this snake sitting in my sago palm?
started by Gymgirl
last post by GymgirlAug 04, 200926Aug 04, 2009 -
CLOSED: Friend or Foe?
started by rootdoctor
last post by rootdoctorJun 18, 200426Jun 18, 2004 -
What in the heck is this??
started by HappyPhantOhm
last post by themoonhowlAug 22, 201225Aug 22, 2012 -
Mysterious Bug/ spider bites HELP
started by WiccanChick24
last post by LadyAshleyRMay 19, 201125May 19, 2011 -
Which is this cream colour spider?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuMay 10, 201125May 10, 2011