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: I have two insects I cannot identify
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinOct 23, 200615Oct 23, 2006 -
CLOSED: Friend or foe?
started by Xenomorf
last post by ceejaytownAug 19, 200615Aug 19, 2006 -
CLOSED: Bug ID?? (sorry no picture)
started by pegzhere
last post by pegzhereJul 26, 200615Jul 26, 2006 -
CLOSED: who is this?
started by crestedchik
last post by DonnaBJun 27, 200515Jun 27, 2005 -
CLOSED: Big old bad-butt beetle
started by gardenwife
last post by gardenwifeJul 16, 200215Jul 16, 2002 -
What type of spider is this?
started by Malteze85
last post by FlapdoodleMar 19, 202214Mar 19, 2022 -
I got bitten by this today.
started by alemarzu
last post by FlapdoodleMar 21, 201614Mar 21, 2016 -
CLOSED: Please Help I.D.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveAug 02, 201314Aug 02, 2013 -
CLOSED: A lacewing?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 01, 201314Jan 01, 2013 -
what insect is this
started by dushyantdhari
last post by themoonhowlSep 12, 201114Sep 12, 2011
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CLOSED: good bug or bad bug?
started by AmandaEsq
last post by CritJun 11, 201114Jun 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: I D Please?
started by taters55
last post by TheHacksterSep 08, 201014Sep 08, 2010 -
CLOSED: What kind of a Moth is this?
started by Gitagal
last post by GitagalJun 24, 201014Jun 24, 2010 -
Need Help Identifying a Bug
started by honeysucklemoon
last post by honeysucklemoonJun 05, 201014Jun 05, 2010 -
CLOSED: Pray you are not a fly!!
started by Andyk2212
last post by Andyk2212Mar 24, 201014Mar 24, 2010 -
CLOSED: Would like an I.D. for this camouflaged creature, please.
started by roybird
last post by roybirdJan 06, 201014Jan 06, 2010 -
CLOSED: What is this.
started by bcme136
last post by Sheila_FWNov 03, 200914Nov 03, 2009 -
CLOSED: Another small white butterfly to be known
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 22, 200914Oct 22, 2009 -
Help me identify please
started by DIRTYGIRL71
last post by themoonhowlSep 20, 200914Sep 20, 2009 -
CLOSED: What is this stingy-thing?
started by garyg007
last post by crissyrSep 02, 200914Sep 02, 2009
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CLOSED: Andrena vaga; fam. Andrenidae ?
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Nov 25, 200814Nov 25, 2008 -
CLOSED: Your help needed.
started by mgarr
last post by Malus2006Nov 04, 200814Nov 04, 2008 -
CLOSED: Could all these be Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronu ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinOct 25, 200814Oct 25, 2008 -
CLOSED: Moth ID please
started by pford1854
last post by wallaby1Oct 18, 200814Oct 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: What kind of bee is this?....
started by IRIS
last post by pford1854Oct 15, 200814Oct 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: Whats happening to the bees? ...
started by IRIS
last post by IRISSep 10, 200814Sep 10, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by stormyla
last post byAug 18, 200814Aug 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: What invaded my hibiscus?
started by Sharkey
last post by SharkeyAug 05, 200814Aug 05, 2008 -
CLOSED: Bye bye Mesclun. So long Marigold. :( Two IDs needed please!
started by emblue
last post by emblueJul 29, 200814Jul 29, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is this beast on my tomatoes?
started by speckledpig
last post by davis1676Jul 24, 200814Jul 24, 2008
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CLOSED: What plant will Swallowtail cats. need to survive indoor?
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJun 14, 200814Jun 14, 2008 -
CLOSED: Bee or fly?
started by kwanjin
last post by wallaby1Jun 09, 200814Jun 09, 2008 -
CLOSED: handsome little bumble bee...
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinMar 13, 200814Mar 13, 2008 -
CLOSED: Butterfly identification - 2
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 17, 200714Oct 17, 2007 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Is this 'AMADEUS' reincarnated as a BUG ?
started by ginger749
last post by ceejaytownOct 15, 200714Oct 15, 2007 -
CLOSED: Am I a Katydid?
started by Vee8ch
last post by dangitgirlOct 14, 200714Oct 14, 2007 -
CLOSED: Just Born
started by Xeramtheum
last post by azrobinSep 26, 200714Sep 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Bee? Look at that red thing on its leg.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuSep 23, 200714Sep 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Day of the arachnids - found 2 big ones today.
started by DevilDogs
last post by DevilDogsAug 30, 200714Aug 30, 2007 -
CLOSED: Is this a Laugher?
started by digigirl
last post by KyWoodsJun 05, 200714Jun 05, 2007