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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What is this?
started by Gomezpile
last post by FlapdoodleAug 19, 20131Aug 19, 2013 -
My free, online book on the nutritional content of insects
started by dpcalder
last post by kwanjinAug 18, 20131Aug 18, 2013 -
CLOSED: Is this a giant horsefly?
started by chestneym
last post by greene33Aug 18, 20131Aug 18, 2013 -
CLOSED: Beetles, bugs, or weevils?
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceAug 18, 20134Aug 18, 2013 -
CLOSED: Unidentified moth
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceAug 18, 20132Aug 18, 2013 -
two big eyed crickety things
started by davefrance
last post by davefranceAug 18, 20134Aug 18, 2013 -
What type of spider is this little one?!
started by KP1128
last post by FlapdoodleAug 18, 20131Aug 18, 2013 -
Larvae found?
started by persimmon1256
last post by FlapdoodleAug 17, 20131Aug 17, 2013 -
Not really a bug... but possibly snail eggs
started by TomH3787
last post by TomH3787Aug 17, 20130Aug 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Please identify whose nest this is and what could be inside
started by GmansGrammy
last post by FlapdoodleAug 17, 20131Aug 17, 2013
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CLOSED: What is this bug that I thought was a cocoon?!?
started by TwilightFire
last post by greene33Aug 17, 20133Aug 17, 2013 -
off-topic: help identifying butterfly predator
started by ChrisPRG
last post by pollengardenAug 17, 20131Aug 17, 2013 -
Caterpillar identification for friend
started by Dinu
last post by DinuAug 17, 20132Aug 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Help me please identify these instars
started by wyldeflwr
last post by wyldeflwrAug 17, 20132Aug 17, 2013 -
spider identification
started by wleary
last post by FlapdoodleAug 17, 20131Aug 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Yellow bug on my green beans
started by Mreed3timz
last post by Mreed3timzAug 16, 20132Aug 16, 2013 -
CLOSED: Orange, yellow, white, red and black worm with antennae
started by RCamp
last post by FlapdoodleAug 16, 20133Aug 16, 2013 -
1" black insect with wings that burrows in ground
started by sophie180
last post by FlapdoodleAug 16, 20131Aug 16, 2013 -
CLOSED: What is this caterpillar/larva on my strawberry?!
started by sashlee85
last post by sashlee85Aug 16, 20131Aug 16, 2013 -
Brown/Gold Beetles
started by apolemne
last post by FlapdoodleAug 16, 20132Aug 16, 2013
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What type of spider is this?!
started by sam27
last post by FlapdoodleAug 15, 20131Aug 15, 2013 -
Sorry first post didn't show picture... What is this???
started by Chichi81
last post by Chichi81Aug 15, 20135Aug 15, 2013 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: CLOSED: Reddish Brown Insect
started by Bayley30
last post by Bayley30Aug 15, 20133Aug 15, 2013 -
Any idea what this is?
started by Chichi81
last post by FlapdoodleAug 15, 20131Aug 15, 2013 -
Can someone identify this insect please?
started by chinny
last post by FlapdoodleAug 15, 20131Aug 15, 2013 -
Identify please
started by suzielis
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20131Aug 14, 2013 -
Can anyone identify this spider?
started by dl1980
last post by dl1980Aug 14, 20133Aug 14, 2013 -
CLOSED: Please help identify this spider
started by reslan
last post by FlapdoodleAug 13, 20131Aug 13, 2013 -
CLOSED: Flying Insect
started by Moby
last post by MobyAug 13, 20133Aug 13, 2013 -
Zionsville, Indiana inhabitant
started by wannadanc
last post by FlapdoodleAug 13, 20131Aug 13, 2013
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CLOSED: Anybody know what this is?
started by Ayano
last post by plantfreak78Aug 13, 20134Aug 13, 2013 -
Please help identify this spider!
started by morbid_angel
last post by morbid_angelAug 13, 20132Aug 13, 2013 -
biggest spider I have seen so far
started by freightcar
last post by 2gardenkateAug 13, 20133Aug 13, 2013 -
Very strange bug on Cotinus tree. What is it?
started by jtuck2
last post by jtuck2Aug 12, 20132Aug 12, 2013 -
House Spider, or some kind of new Species perhaps? (ID?)
started by Rockyz
last post by FlapdoodleAug 12, 20133Aug 12, 2013 -
ewww what is this thing?
started by jannich
last post by kittens2211Aug 12, 201322Aug 12, 2013 -
CLOSED: copper colored bug again
started by HeatherY
last post by FlapdoodleAug 11, 20131Aug 11, 2013 -
CLOSED: How do I find an id?
started by kittriana
last post by kittrianaAug 11, 20132Aug 11, 2013 -
help me in knowing the plant details of the upload -reg.
started by Jeevan
last post by kittrianaAug 11, 20132Aug 11, 2013 -
tomato worm with what bug on it! Yuck!
started by kinard
last post by kinardAug 10, 20134Aug 10, 2013
