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: I've got Invaders... They are bad, correct?
started by LIfesaverlove
last post by ceejaytownAug 19, 200723Aug 19, 2007 -
CLOSED: Sympetrum flaveolum ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinJun 24, 20085Jun 24, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by ghostbug
last post by wallaby1Jul 25, 20074Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: Anthocoris nemorum
started by wallaby1
last post by kennedyhJul 26, 20073Jul 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: What is this spider? Immature Black Widow?
started by ben1832
last post by nvplumberAug 19, 200815Aug 19, 2008 -
CLOSED: Little blue fluffy bug?
started by Alex88
last post by Alex88Jul 25, 20070Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: 2 Cool Spiders
started by DonnaB
last post by DonnaBJul 26, 20076Jul 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: I.D. Needed please! Metallic colored bug.
started by pixie62560
last post by MagpyeJul 25, 20073Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: ??? BEETLE
started by jmer
last post by kennedyhJul 24, 20071Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Anthomyia pluvialis, Anthomyiidae
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 25, 20078Jul 25, 2007
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CLOSED: Wasp ID help please
started by linda_nc
last post by MsMaatiJul 25, 20074Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: please tell me this is a beetle and not a cockroach!
started by CAChick
last post by kennedyhJul 24, 20077Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: More spiders to be identified.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 25, 20076Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider is this on my Hibiscus?
started by AmandaTaylor7
last post by AmandaTaylor7Jul 24, 20077Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Pegomya bicolor?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 25, 20073Jul 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: Sciara analis Common name?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 24, 20073Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: What kind of bee?
started by Sarahskeeper
last post by SarahskeeperJul 24, 20073Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Who am I
started by TurtleChi
last post by fly_girlJul 24, 20072Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Spider Identification
started by richgod
last post by linda_ncJul 24, 20071Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: half inch very thin striped caterpillar on baptisia
started by mamajack
last post by mamajackAug 04, 200716Aug 04, 2007
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CLOSED: Albino spider??
started by momo125
last post by momo125Jul 24, 20073Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Forgot this beauty's name
started by Dinu
last post by wallaby1Jul 23, 20074Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Grey butterfly to be known.
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 14, 20079Oct 14, 2007 -
CLOSED: Why is my plant bleeding?
started by margaran
last post by margaranJul 23, 20072Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Chrysopa carnea?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 23, 20077Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Who lives here?
started by carol_skinner
last post by cdeweyroseJul 23, 20071Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Spotted Thyris Moth
started by linda_nc
last post by kennedyhJul 23, 20074Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: strange hovering moth/bee thing.
started by tim8abug
last post by linda_ncJul 22, 20071Jul 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: Caterpillar identification
started by archiepelago
last post by BlueGlancerJul 23, 20075Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: Two butterflies to ID please
started by carol_skinner
last post by fly_girlJul 22, 20075Jul 22, 2007
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CLOSED: Thick green caterpillar
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 24, 20077Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Mystery leaflike larva/bug?
started by logan123
last post by logan123Jul 23, 20072Jul 23, 2007 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: What am I - a grasshopper type bug ???
started by beejay6751
last post by beejay6751Jul 24, 20072Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Bruchus pisorum?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 22, 20072Jul 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: Ctenopius sulphureus (lookalike)
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 22, 20072Jul 22, 2007 -
CLOSED: I moved a tray of plants and 100 ran
started by Kell
last post by wallaby1Jul 21, 20072Jul 21, 2007 -
CLOSED: Big, Black Damsel
started by Sarahskeeper
last post by SarahskeeperJul 24, 20074Jul 24, 2007 -
CLOSED: Oedemera lurida?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 21, 20072Jul 21, 2007 -
CLOSED: Here is a tough one
started by Sarahskeeper
last post by SarahskeeperJul 21, 20077Jul 21, 2007 -
CLOSED: Hister Quadrimaculatus?
started by wallaby1
last post by kennedyhJul 23, 200713Jul 23, 2007




