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: Any idea what this bug is?
started by Jubilada
last post by JubiladaFeb 18, 20142Feb 18, 2014 -
CLOSED: Please help - what kind of spider is this??
started by allihoffman
last post by allihoffmanFeb 17, 20142Feb 17, 2014 -
Costa Rica. about the size of my palm with legs stretched out
started by emv1031
last post by FlapdoodleMar 09, 20146Mar 09, 2014 -
CLOSED: Sooo, There's this really cool Spider...
started by JadeRain
last post by kwanjinFeb 17, 20142Feb 17, 2014 -
CLOSED: Does anybody know what is this?!
started by tom444
last post by tom444Feb 16, 20143Feb 16, 2014 -
Very small white larvae that eat cardboard?
started by gr8ryd
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 13, 20143Feb 13, 2014 -
Meyer lemon tree problem & butterfly weed problem
started by mrsmerc
last post by GardenGrammyAug 28, 20147Aug 28, 2014 -
CLOSED: Please help me identify this small insect
started by mikiveliki
last post by mikivelikiFeb 10, 20142Feb 10, 2014 -
Unknown beetle in Ecuador. (with video)
started by marcgriffith
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 09, 20142Feb 09, 2014 -
What is this thing?!!!
started by racafo13
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 08, 20141Feb 08, 2014
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help what is this bug?
started by wolfwyatt
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 07, 20141Feb 07, 2014 -
Gasteracantha?
started by mochimo
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 06, 20141Feb 06, 2014 -
CLOSED: Please help ID
started by sunnytx
last post by sunnytxFeb 05, 20142Feb 05, 2014 -
CLOSED: Need Help!- Unknown bug
started by jkrbug
last post by jkrbugFeb 03, 20142Feb 03, 2014 -
unknown spider
started by mach1muscle351
last post by FlapdoodleFeb 01, 20141Feb 01, 2014 -
CLOSED: Neat blue bug
started by pistachio87
last post by pistachio87Jan 30, 20144Jan 30, 2014 -
CLOSED: Some kind of widow?
started by WiccanMommy
last post by FlapdoodleJan 28, 20141Jan 28, 2014 -
Bugs on a carrot seedling?
started by impynic
last post by impynicJan 22, 20142Jan 22, 2014 -
CLOSED: What is this beautiful beetle(?)
started by lfunnyfarm
last post by lfunnyfarmMar 13, 20143Mar 13, 2014 -
False widow?
started by jaysusno
last post by FlapdoodleJan 21, 20141Jan 21, 2014
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skeletal dried white bugs on eucalyptus citriodora leaves
started by sue1740
last post by sue1740Jan 17, 20140Jan 17, 2014 -
Tiny eggs covered by hairs - creamish
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 17, 20140Jan 17, 2014 -
Id. these eggs, please
started by Johanna2014
last post by VestiaJan 19, 20143Jan 19, 2014 -
Fly I.D. - British Columbia, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJan 16, 20141Jan 16, 2014 -
CLOSED: Green eyed Fly
started by nzwide
last post by FlapdoodleJan 16, 20141Jan 16, 2014 -
Is this a roach?
started by idontknowbugs
last post by idontknowbugsJan 16, 20144Jan 16, 2014 -
Dragonfly I.D. - British Columbia, Canada
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleJan 16, 20143Jan 16, 2014 -
Found this on front step tonight - very rainy
started by delacroixandora
last post by delacroixandoraJan 12, 20142Jan 12, 2014 -
What spider is it?
started by Svarios
last post by SvariosJan 09, 20142Jan 09, 2014 -
CLOSED: Help! Is this a brown recluse?!
started by Bkm2891
last post by Bkm2891Jan 09, 20144Jan 09, 2014
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CLOSED: pinky nail size beetle found at work
started by Moda127
last post by Moda127Jan 06, 20149Jan 06, 2014 -
HELP
started by deespath
last post by FlapdoodleJan 05, 20141Jan 05, 2014 -
CLOSED: I found this 3inch creature outside, hanging on cottage wall
started by YvonneGill
last post by YvonneGillJan 05, 20142Jan 05, 2014 -
Brown garden caterpillar, New Zealand
started by nzwide
last post by nzwideJan 04, 20140Jan 04, 2014 -
Spider identification
started by smellytoes
last post by FlapdoodleJan 04, 20141Jan 04, 2014 -
CLOSED: Pale blue 11mm Planthopper
started by nzwide
last post by kennedyhJan 04, 20142Jan 04, 2014 -
Please Help Identify Spider
started by IowaJeff
last post by FlapdoodleJan 03, 20141Jan 03, 2014 -
CLOSED: Is dangerous this spider?
started by goldenloko
last post by kennedyhJan 03, 20141Jan 03, 2014 -
Help white sticky dots
started by Kawaiikami
last post by KawaiikamiDec 29, 20130Dec 29, 2013 -
Bug in pool and around
started by JonathanTW
last post by meadowyckDec 29, 20133Dec 29, 2013
