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: Big caterpillar
started by scatola
last post by scatolaJul 21, 20196Jul 21, 2019 -
Mystery flyer
started by Mdell
last post by FlapdoodleJul 21, 20191Jul 21, 2019 -
Orange/Red & Black bug on my young Peach Tree
started by GeauxTiger
last post by FlapdoodleJul 20, 20192Jul 20, 2019 -
Does anyone know what this critter is on my corn?
started by Mellabeth
last post by FlapdoodleJul 19, 20191Jul 19, 2019 -
What kind of bug is this?
started by Jrockca
last post by FlapdoodleJul 18, 20191Jul 18, 2019 -
CLOSED: Spider identification needed please! :)
started by Madeem
last post by FlapdoodleJul 18, 20192Jul 18, 2019 -
CLOSED: Little grey and orange 6 legged bug?
started by HubbleAlissia
last post by HubbleAlissiaJul 16, 20193Jul 16, 2019 -
CLOSED: cluster of white wooly cocoons or eggs
started by squillid
last post by squillidJul 15, 20193Jul 15, 2019 -
CLOSED: Hummingbird Moth
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJul 12, 20192Jul 12, 2019 -
A Flyer
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 11, 20194Jul 11, 2019
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CLOSED: Fly? Perth australia
started by Percnco
last post by PercncoJul 10, 20192Jul 10, 2019 -
Striped
started by PitterCol
last post by FlapdoodleJul 10, 20193Jul 10, 2019 -
CLOSED: help me ID chrysalis please
started by PickledPickles
last post by PickledPicklesJul 08, 20192Jul 08, 2019 -
Rather Unfurry
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 08, 20192Jul 08, 2019 -
Hardy Hibiscus Buds - Circular Holes?
started by vagarden2
last post by FlapdoodleJul 07, 20191Jul 07, 2019 -
CLOSED: Please help with ID
started by Asaxy
last post by AsaxyJul 07, 20192Jul 07, 2019 -
Jumper
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJul 07, 20192Jul 07, 2019 -
worms on my apple tree leaves
started by laurawege
last post by FlapdoodleJul 06, 20191Jul 06, 2019 -
CLOSED: What type of insect egg is this?
started by Windflowers7
last post by Windflowers7Jul 03, 20192Jul 03, 2019 -
ID for this small creature
started by lynnekp
last post by lynnekpJul 03, 20192Jul 03, 2019
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CLOSED: Which crawler is this?
started by ynk
last post by ynkJun 30, 20192Jun 30, 2019 -
A Wasp
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 30, 20192Jun 30, 2019 -
Need help to identify
started by MiaBM
last post by FlapdoodleJun 30, 20191Jun 30, 2019 -
CLOSED: Id Please- Eastern Shore of Maryland
started by spgfr
last post by FlapdoodleJun 29, 20191Jun 29, 2019 -
Spiderlings What are They??
started by MissJayy
last post by FlapdoodleJun 28, 20191Jun 28, 2019 -
A Beetle
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 24, 20192Jun 24, 2019 -
CLOSED: Which insects are these?
started by ynk
last post by ynkJun 23, 20195Jun 23, 2019 -
CLOSED: Need help to ID this beetle taking over my tomatillo plant
started by spring_chiken
last post by spring_chikenJun 22, 20192Jun 22, 2019 -
CLOSED: Id Please- Eastern Shore of Maryland
started by spgfr
last post by FlapdoodleJun 21, 20191Jun 21, 2019 -
Which insect is it?
started by scatola
last post by FlapdoodleJun 20, 20191Jun 20, 2019
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Butterfly name, please.
started by scatola
last post by scatolaJun 19, 20192Jun 19, 2019 -
ID PLEASE
started by gartenfraulein
last post by FlapdoodleJun 18, 20191Jun 18, 2019 -
Bright Eyes
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColJun 18, 20192Jun 18, 2019 -
CLOSED: Big Insect on Buddleia
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJun 17, 20192Jun 17, 2019 -
CLOSED: So Many Skippers
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJun 17, 20192Jun 17, 2019 -
CLOSED: Sulphur? Cabbage White?
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJun 17, 20192Jun 17, 2019 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Critter on Cone Flower
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJun 17, 20192Jun 17, 2019 -
CLOSED: help
started by bobedwards
last post by FlapdoodleJun 17, 20191Jun 17, 2019 -
what is this
started by jkiym
last post by FlapdoodleJun 13, 20191Jun 13, 2019 -
these are flying around inside and outside my house
started by jkiym
last post by jkiymJun 13, 20192Jun 13, 2019
