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: Help me ID these
started by tillysrat
last post by tillysratJul 24, 200719Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Nephrotoma cornicina?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 01, 200719Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Please help ID some bugs
started by Dinu
last post by nerdybirderMar 23, 200719Mar 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: What to do about "worms"?
started by frans530
last post by trackinsandJul 02, 200619Jul 02, 2006 -
CLOSED: New spider
started by RichSwanner
last post by imway2dumbMar 19, 200519Mar 19, 2005 -
CLOSED: Black Widow?
started by Hanaryu
last post by FlapdoodleMay 30, 201418May 30, 2014 -
This is not normal where we live! *PLEASE HELP*
started by NotASpiderFan33
last post by TerrySep 11, 201318Sep 11, 2013 -
What are these metallic cocoons on my trees?
started by SandyLJ
last post by sallygJun 30, 201218Jun 30, 2012 -
mantidae id
started by shytonak
last post by themoonhowlFeb 19, 201218Feb 19, 2012 -
I thought all grub worms were June Bugs but this guy
started by ilovejesus99
last post by ilovejesus99Dec 10, 201118Dec 10, 2011
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CLOSED: Gross story with gross insects!
started by BrandonSivek
last post by trackinsandMar 29, 201118Mar 29, 2011 -
A few different insects to identify please
started by Dinu
last post by kennedyhNov 23, 201018Nov 23, 2010 -
CLOSED: What is this Cat? They're everywhere!!!
started by mjfulgham
last post by vkk1009Aug 26, 201018Aug 26, 2010 -
CLOSED: More butterflies to be known, please help
started by Dinu
last post by wren107Sep 23, 200918Sep 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: Unknown worm.
started by KashtanGeorge
last post by KashtanGeorgeDec 04, 200818Dec 04, 2008 -
CLOSED: Is this a pregnant fly?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinNov 01, 200818Nov 01, 2008 -
CLOSED: What are these?
started by PudgyMudpies
last post by claypaMar 10, 200818Mar 10, 2008 -
CLOSED: help with bug eggs
started by weedsfree
last post by mistygardenerMar 02, 200818Mar 02, 2008 -
CLOSED: Why is this Caterpillar Carrying his own TV antenna ?
started by ginger749
last post by ginger749Oct 09, 200718Oct 09, 2007 -
CLOSED: WHAT bit/stung me??
started by Badseed
last post by tmbolinJun 23, 200718Jun 23, 2007
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CLOSED: What's my name? Please . . .
started by GD_Rankin
last post by wallaby1Aug 31, 200618Aug 31, 2006 -
CLOSED: ID on furry yellow caterpillar
started by TexasPuddyPrint
last post by MagpyeJul 02, 200618Jul 02, 2006 -
CLOSED: Ack! It won't shut up!
started by croclover
last post by billyporterJul 02, 200618Jul 02, 2006 -
CLOSED: Please Help ID! Attacked During Night!
started by somethingwright
last post by SuziQ4uFeb 27, 201317Feb 27, 2013 -
What is this bumpy looking bug?
started by marioval
last post by 1alh1Jun 11, 201217Jun 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Hickory Horned Devil
started by MsMaati
last post by MsMaatiAug 31, 201017Aug 31, 2010 -
CLOSED: is the pic clear enough
started by digger9083
last post by melodyJun 29, 201017Jun 29, 2010 -
CLOSED: Um...bugs are a type of insect....Bugs and Insect ID?
started by GasposdesFan
last post by GasposdesFanMay 01, 201017May 01, 2010 -
CLOSED: A macabre scene...what is it?
started by lena9221
last post by Lily_loveAug 20, 200917Aug 20, 2009 -
CLOSED: Can someone ID this caterpillar?
started by creekwalker
last post by nanny_56Sep 08, 200817Sep 08, 2008
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CLOSED: Small green metallic beetle...
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Aug 24, 200817Aug 24, 2008 -
CLOSED: Any Ideas What Kind Of Spider This Is?
started by Dozed
last post by LavinaMaeAug 21, 200817Aug 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: WOW, What are these things????
started by HollyAnnS
last post by HollyAnnSAug 07, 200817Aug 07, 2008 -
CLOSED: A well-fed caterpilar...
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinFeb 20, 200817Feb 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: What are these little buggers and how do I get rid of them.
started by JanetS
last post by ceejaytownJan 17, 200717Jan 17, 2007 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Friend or Foe?
started by docsab
last post by ceejaytownOct 22, 200617Oct 22, 2006 -
Bug ID with spider marks on wings??
started by Ioannos
last post by s0cratesSep 16, 201316Sep 16, 2013 -
Tiny yellow worms
started by mmch
last post by sallygMay 31, 201216May 31, 2012 -
nature is making me sick :(
started by marzissa
last post by trackinsandMay 15, 201216May 15, 2012 -
CLOSED: Bugs in veggie garden
started by bariolio
last post by FlapdoodleAug 17, 201116Aug 17, 2011