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: ground-nesting bee, black & white
started by spoonlegs
last post by spoonlegsJul 31, 20148Jul 31, 2014 -
CLOSED: Dragonfly ID
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 31, 20142Jul 31, 2014 -
unknown spider
started by nealalford1
last post by FlapdoodleJul 31, 20141Jul 31, 2014 -
CLOSED: A re-potting surprise
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 30, 20142Jul 30, 2014 -
ID for this little red-butted spider
started by zidan
last post by romulo01Jul 30, 20141Jul 30, 2014 -
CLOSED: Unknown Damselfly
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 30, 20142Jul 30, 2014 -
Is this SW Washington cicada an Okanagana rimosa?
started by Calocedrus
last post by FlapdoodleJul 30, 20141Jul 30, 2014 -
Odd wasp-like bug in Mississippi, USA.
started by Reichnekov
last post by ReichnekovJul 30, 20140Jul 30, 2014 -
CLOSED: Rather Large Wasp like creature!
started by llitam12
last post by FlapdoodleJul 30, 20141Jul 30, 2014 -
CLOSED: Beetle found, can anyone identify?
started by EBD
last post by FlapdoodleJul 30, 20141Jul 30, 2014
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CLOSED: Least or Delaware Skipper?
started by greenthumb99
last post by CatMint20906Jul 30, 20148Jul 30, 2014 -
Some species of Duskywing?
started by greenthumb99
last post by C_A_IvyJul 29, 20143Jul 29, 2014 -
A colorless small bug
started by Jeff13212
last post by kwanjinJul 29, 20141Jul 29, 2014 -
CLOSED: Another fly
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 29, 20142Jul 29, 2014 -
CLOSED: Fly ID
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 29, 20142Jul 29, 2014 -
CLOSED: What is this red fuzzy bug?
started by kpillars
last post by zidanJul 29, 20143Jul 29, 2014 -
CLOSED: moth
started by macroman86
last post by macroman86Jul 29, 20142Jul 29, 2014 -
Can someone help? What is this?
started by Sweetcali64
last post by TedTheHappyGardenerJul 29, 20142Jul 29, 2014 -
what kind of spider is this?
started by serenacrutchley
last post by romulo01Jul 28, 20142Jul 28, 2014 -
CLOSED: Spider found in with grapes!
started by pannie123
last post by romulo01Jul 28, 20144Jul 28, 2014
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Please help me ID this "yellow porcupine" on a squash leaf
started by Bill4rscg
last post by FlapdoodleJul 28, 20141Jul 28, 2014 -
CLOSED: what is this insect?
started by rmozzer
last post by FlapdoodleJul 27, 20141Jul 27, 2014 -
My friend was bitten by this bug
started by hopeann1970
last post by sallygJul 27, 20144Jul 27, 2014 -
what kind of bee is this?
started by CatMint20906
last post by CatMint20906Jul 27, 20142Jul 27, 2014 -
CLOSED: What is this bug?:(
started by jdiameron
last post by jdiameronJul 27, 20142Jul 27, 2014 -
What are those ????????
started by gt35r
last post by Cville_GardenerJul 27, 20143Jul 27, 2014 -
CLOSED: Crane Fly ID
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 26, 20142Jul 26, 2014 -
CLOSED: What is this gray bug?
started by Creatrixsblood
last post by CreatrixsbloodJul 26, 20142Jul 26, 2014 -
What are they?
started by gt35r
last post by FlapdoodleJul 26, 20141Jul 26, 2014 -
What are they?
started by Momof2now
last post byJul 26, 20142Jul 26, 2014
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Please Help! what is this!?
started by kylekjerstad89
last post by FlapdoodleJul 26, 20143Jul 26, 2014 -
What is this bug?
started by Pheonix_84
last post by FlapdoodleJul 26, 20141Jul 26, 2014 -
CLOSED: Iridescent beetle.
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 26, 20142Jul 26, 2014 -
Swarm of small flies around my Hoya flowers
started by lamerto
last post by FlapdoodleJul 25, 20141Jul 25, 2014 -
CLOSED: Some species of Tachinid Fly?
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 25, 20142Jul 25, 2014 -
CLOSED: Unknown leafhoppers
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 25, 20142Jul 25, 2014 -
CLOSED: odd spider
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jul 25, 20142Jul 25, 2014 -
ID required for bat
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceJul 25, 20142Jul 25, 2014 -
Please help me ID these bugs!
started by Kalion
last post by KalionJul 25, 20143Jul 25, 2014 -
CLOSED: Some species of Flower Longhorn Beetle?
started by greenthumb99
last post by FlapdoodleJul 25, 20145Jul 25, 2014
