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: Need Help Identifying these Bugs
started by spta97
last post by spta97Dec 16, 20124Dec 16, 2012 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: what is this spider?
started by Onetruesin
last post by OnetruesinDec 16, 20122Dec 16, 2012 -
CLOSED: little spider eating a gnat in my hydroponics
started by brandoblues
last post by FlapdoodleDec 16, 20124Dec 16, 2012 -
CLOSED: Found this bug in my house, any ideas?
started by Cob13
last post by Cob13Dec 16, 20122Dec 16, 2012 -
CLOSED: What's this large insect!?! I'm worried about my kids
started by Ph4wks
last post by Ph4wksDec 13, 20122Dec 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Which is this reptile? Chameleon?
started by Dinu
last post by themoonhowlDec 13, 20124Dec 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: IS this a mole cricket?
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrDec 13, 20122Dec 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Weird little bug I've never seen before...
started by MajorPyro
last post by greenthumb99Dec 12, 20121Dec 12, 2012 -
Please let me know this leach's name
started by GeorgeGarden
last post by GeorgeGardenDec 12, 20122Dec 12, 2012 -
Brown black widow, hairy, no markings
started by Eber777
last post by Eber777Dec 09, 20122Dec 09, 2012
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CLOSED: Question: Over-wintering Praying Mantis Eggs
started by pollengarden
last post by pollengardenDec 09, 20120Dec 09, 2012 -
Giant beetle type-insect??? SE Asia
started by crannogdiver
last post by sallygDec 06, 20126Dec 06, 2012 -
CLOSED: I can't tell if this is a wolf spider...
started by Notamongsheep
last post by FlapdoodleDec 05, 20125Dec 05, 2012 -
CLOSED: white bug help!
started by jasminz
last post by jasminzNov 30, 20122Nov 30, 2012 -
What beetle is this, brown hard shell
started by Dinu
last post by DinuNov 28, 20122Nov 28, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider found in Libya. Please ID.
started by Libyano
last post by LibyanoNov 28, 20122Nov 28, 2012 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider is this? Does it bite?
started by Libyano
last post by LibyanoNov 28, 20122Nov 28, 2012 -
Trying to Identify Insect
started by WalterWhite
last post by FlapdoodleNov 27, 20121Nov 27, 2012 -
Help! Crazy caterpillar-like bug w/orange forked "tongue"
started by meganbluebird
last post by Sheila_FWNov 27, 20122Nov 27, 2012 -
What is the name of this caterpillar?
started by GeorgeGarden
last post by FlapdoodleNov 27, 20121Nov 27, 2012
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CLOSED: strange insect found in my house help
started by dblaz
last post by FlapdoodleNov 26, 20123Nov 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: Katydid IDs
started by yakmon
last post by yakmonNov 24, 20122Nov 24, 2012 -
I thought it was a fishing lure-then it moved.
started by greenthumb99
last post by FlapdoodleNov 23, 20121Nov 23, 2012 -
CLOSED: spider identification
started by pmjared
last post by pmjaredNov 22, 20122Nov 22, 2012 -
bug in greenhouse in early fall
started by goldhillal
last post by FlapdoodleNov 22, 20123Nov 22, 2012 -
CLOSED: little bug
started by steve0001
last post by steve0001Nov 21, 20122Nov 21, 2012 -
Is this a Brown Recluse Spider
started by Chukkles53
last post by sallygNov 20, 20123Nov 20, 2012 -
yellow long spider Identification
started by tinkgirl12987
last post by tinkgirl12987Nov 20, 20122Nov 20, 2012 -
Spider or Scorpion Identification (Nevada)
started by joefrmfamilyguy
last post by FlapdoodleNov 20, 20121Nov 20, 2012 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Help! Infestation by garden shed-look like white rice grains
started by lawnlady3
last post by kwanjinNov 19, 20129Nov 19, 2012
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Spider ID Please
started by buggy73
last post by FlapdoodleNov 19, 20123Nov 19, 2012 -
bugs on sweet Autumn Clematis
started by goldhillal
last post by goldhillalNov 15, 20122Nov 15, 2012 -
Hello can you help?
started by Landomando
last post by LandomandoNov 15, 20122Nov 15, 2012 -
Stink Bug? Had 100's of these around the house last weekend
started by Opa_In_Ga7b
last post by FlapdoodleNov 15, 20122Nov 15, 2012 -
Please help identify
started by Tmedine74
last post by FlapdoodleNov 14, 20121Nov 14, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider Identification Please - Video Link Provided
started by RachieCakes
last post by RachieCakesNov 14, 20125Nov 14, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider Identification: big picture!
started by jf998247
last post by jf998247Nov 13, 20122Nov 13, 2012 -
Absolutely strange never seen insect. Large and unknown.help
started by rab000
last post by FlapdoodleNov 13, 20121Nov 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: A pretty little guy.
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrNov 13, 20124Nov 13, 2012 -
Never seen before in my area
started by QCHammy
last post by QCHammyNov 12, 20120Nov 12, 2012
