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: Spider ID Please
started by newtonsthirdlaw
last post by newtonsthirdlawJul 14, 20113Jul 14, 2011 -
CLOSED: big black and blue bee thingy
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by Mrs_EdJul 14, 20114Jul 14, 2011 -
Is this an assassin bug?
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrJul 14, 20113Jul 14, 2011 -
Anyone know what this bug is?
started by FloridaWing
last post by Bubba_MoCityJul 14, 20116Jul 14, 2011 -
CLOSED: ID please
started by DATURA12
last post by DATURA12Jul 14, 20111Jul 14, 2011 -
Found this spider in my son's room...
started by washingtonrob
last post by washingtonrobJul 13, 20110Jul 13, 2011 -
Can You Tell Me What This Spider is
started by Chrisco93
last post by flatpickitJul 13, 20111Jul 13, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug nest???
started by rootdoctor
last post by grubbwormJul 13, 201134Jul 13, 2011 -
Need bug ID: birds irritated/dying,could these be the cause?
started by laramie6
last post by trackinsandJul 13, 20116Jul 13, 2011 -
Anyone know what this is?
started by seakid
last post by seakidJul 13, 20112Jul 13, 2011
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CLOSED: Skipper I.D. Please.
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 13, 20112Jul 13, 2011 -
Found this spider in my bathroom early in the morning(1-3AM)
started by DianeMacko
last post by DianeMackoJul 13, 20110Jul 13, 2011 -
CLOSED: Help for a friend
started by grits74571
last post by flatpickitJul 12, 20111Jul 12, 2011 -
black spiky bugs killing my shrub - help
started by gti6306
last post by gti6306Jul 12, 20112Jul 12, 2011 -
Help for a friend
started by grits74571
last post by grits74571Jul 12, 20110Jul 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: caterpillar: looks like it could hurt you!!
started by sterhill
last post by sterhillJul 12, 20111Jul 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: What's this one?
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinJul 11, 20113Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: Which Spider?
started by ih8spdrs
last post by ih8spdrsJul 11, 20114Jul 11, 2011 -
Anyone recognize this Dragonfly?
started by plantladylin
last post by plantladylinJul 11, 20110Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: Unknown Spider
started by fozzi
last post by flatpickitJul 11, 20111Jul 11, 2011
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Bugs Inside Of Rolled Manzanita Leaf "red blister"
started by Bunson
last post by kwanjinJul 11, 20113Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: red insect in garden
started by madrid2000
last post by madrid2000Jul 11, 20111Jul 11, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug in hair. Please identify.
started by Jimmy_Bug
last post by Jimmy_BugJul 10, 20111Jul 10, 2011 -
Bee / wasp thingy a new species of yellowjacket?
started by zzita
last post by zzitaJul 09, 20110Jul 09, 2011 -
CLOSED: Spider with babies on back?
started by boyle8877
last post by kwanjinJul 08, 20114Jul 08, 2011 -
CLOSED: This bright red guy seems very interested in my zucchini
started by jcoakley
last post by kwanjinJul 08, 20111Jul 08, 2011 -
Large black fly
started by Imudjay
last post by kwanjinJul 07, 20112Jul 07, 2011 -
CLOSED: What type of spider, please?
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJul 07, 20112Jul 07, 2011 -
Dragonfly ID
started by 2gardenkate
last post by 2gardenkateJul 07, 20110Jul 07, 2011 -
Indian Skipper?
started by 2gardenkate
last post by 2gardenkateJul 07, 20110Jul 07, 2011
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CLOSED: Looking to identify garden bug
started by Zone6b_Holly
last post by kwanjinJul 07, 20114Jul 07, 2011 -
spider identification
started by worms13
last post by worms13Jul 07, 20112Jul 07, 2011 -
ID two butterflies
started by jxmas
last post by flatpickitJul 06, 20112Jul 06, 2011 -
CLOSED: Huge Fly, Needs I.D. Please
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 06, 20117Jul 06, 2011 -
Spider Identification
started by keen143
last post by LadyAshleyRJul 05, 20111Jul 05, 2011 -
Please identify this moth / butterfly:
started by pobox159
last post by LadyAshleyRJul 05, 20111Jul 05, 2011 -
CLOSED: Please ID this bug
started by khooleo
last post by kwanjinJul 05, 20112Jul 05, 2011 -
What kind of spider is this?
started by Deuce121983
last post by Deuce121983Jul 05, 20110Jul 05, 2011 -
CLOSED: Beetle orgy! Please help identify participants.
started by zzita
last post by Sheila_FWJul 05, 201113Jul 05, 2011 -
Name this black/brown pest...
started by PlaceboGraeme
last post by PlaceboGraemeJul 05, 20110Jul 05, 2011
