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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Please help me identify this spider. (New Brunswick, Canada)
started by Firebreak
last post by FlapdoodleAug 15, 20121Aug 15, 2012 -
Help me Identify This Spider
started by hawkpacific
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20121Aug 14, 2012 -
Identify this large yellow spider found in the UK
started by Sam1990
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20121Aug 14, 2012 -
Bed Bug?? What are these bugs I found near my mattress...
started by bugggs
last post by FlapdoodleAug 14, 20122Aug 14, 2012 -
CLOSED: Mexican Spider?
started by portero
last post by porteroAug 13, 20122Aug 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Black spider with red back - I'm freaked - what is it?
started by fleursdefouquet
last post by FlapdoodleAug 13, 201269Aug 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Black Beetle with distinctive yellow face mask
started by RosinaBloom
last post by FlapdoodleAug 13, 20121Aug 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider identification (FL)
started by Nooblet86
last post by Nooblet86Aug 12, 20127Aug 12, 2012 -
Megacopta cribraria-kudzu Bug
started by themoonhowl
last post by sallygAug 12, 20124Aug 12, 2012 -
Wasps with partially/completely missing wings
started by dawnangel328
last post by kwanjinAug 12, 20121Aug 12, 2012
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brown widow egg cases
started by trackinsand
last post by themoonhowlAug 12, 20121Aug 12, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider, Black, Brown, and Yellow (body)
started by Dave345
last post by FlapdoodleAug 12, 20121Aug 12, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help identify this fascinating, large, winged insect
started by sarcazm
last post by FlapdoodleAug 12, 20121Aug 12, 2012 -
Identify this spider please
started by lexiwolf
last post by FlapdoodleAug 11, 20121Aug 11, 2012 -
Anyone know what this bug is?
started by mattandc
last post by mattandcAug 11, 20126Aug 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Black Swallowtail Butterfly
started by Ozark
last post by vitrsnaAug 11, 20121Aug 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider is this? (N. Idaho and E. Washington)
started by Certifiable
last post by CertifiableAug 10, 20123Aug 10, 2012 -
CLOSED: Anyone know what this is on my butterfly weed.
started by Sipa
last post by themoonhowlAug 10, 20127Aug 10, 2012 -
No picture yet; Some sort of insect
started by hadomaru
last post by jsunwithrowAug 10, 20121Aug 10, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help with this catapillar.
started by jsunwithrow
last post by jsunwithrowAug 10, 20124Aug 10, 2012
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What's this crazy red bug (true bug)?
started by GardenGnomeTX
last post by sallygAug 10, 20123Aug 10, 2012 -
Which spider is this ?
started by swapniltk
last post by swapniltkAug 10, 20123Aug 10, 2012 -
Unknown Beetle infestation tonight
started by rhapsodyinbloo
last post by FlapdoodleAug 10, 20121Aug 10, 2012 -
Can you identify this spider in Georgia?
started by jmarber
last post by FlapdoodleAug 09, 20121Aug 09, 2012 -
CLOSED: Catapiller to ID please
started by annabell52
last post by annabell52Aug 09, 20122Aug 09, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help, need ID for these two dragonflies
started by TheHackster
last post by TheHacksterAug 09, 20122Aug 09, 2012 -
CLOSED: Really tiny flying insects in bathroom
started by severedsea
last post by severedseaAug 08, 20126Aug 08, 2012 -
CLOSED: What are these critters?
started by xoxbrianaxox
last post by xoxbrianaxoxAug 08, 20122Aug 08, 2012 -
What is This Spider on My Ceiling
started by neefman
last post by FlapdoodleAug 08, 20121Aug 08, 2012 -
CLOSED: Large biting fly
started by chris1945
last post by kwanjinAug 08, 20123Aug 08, 2012
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CLOSED: Insect pest on pumpkin plants
started by Juls483
last post by FlapdoodleAug 08, 20121Aug 08, 2012 -
Help with this bug.
started by wvesely
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20121Aug 07, 2012 -
Mysterious Red Bug
started by bugzzzzz
last post by greenthumb99Aug 07, 20121Aug 07, 2012 -
CLOSED: chameleon in Central Florida
started by beejay6751
last post by trackinsandAug 07, 20128Aug 07, 2012 -
CLOSED: Please help identify these two spiders
started by 3464744
last post by 3464744Aug 07, 20122Aug 07, 2012 -
My Husband is keeping this Large Brown Spider as a pet!!!
started by ladypapgh
last post by kwanjinAug 07, 20127Aug 07, 2012 -
CLOSED: large green caterpillar
started by LEO88
last post by LEO88Aug 07, 20125Aug 07, 2012 -
Found on OKRA
started by Pappster14
last post by FlapdoodleAug 07, 20121Aug 07, 2012 -
Need an ID please.
started by MacFL
last post by FlapdoodleAug 06, 20121Aug 06, 2012 -
Which is this Roach that hides in mud?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuAug 06, 20120Aug 06, 2012
