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: Help ID Cat: buckeye? great s. fritillary? vanessa ssp.???
started by Lenka_
last post by Lenka_Jul 19, 20074Jul 19, 2007 -
CLOSED: an orange and black soft bodied bug that kills
started by mamajack
last post by trackinsandJul 02, 20075Jul 02, 2007 -
CLOSED: Robber Fly, Dioctria linearis?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 03, 20076Jul 03, 2007 -
CLOSED: Bee or fly?
started by bigcityal
last post by wallaby1Jul 01, 20072Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Hover fly - what one?
started by bigcityal
last post by bigcityalJul 01, 20072Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: odd lil spidey
started by MrMom
last post by MrMomJul 02, 20077Jul 02, 2007 -
CLOSED: What are these worms on the Mountain Bluet?
started by Contact
last post by suuntoJun 24, 200810Jun 24, 2008 -
CLOSED: Mystery bug
started by linda_nc
last post by linda_ncJul 31, 20072Jul 31, 2007 -
CLOSED: Spider help please
started by linda_nc
last post by ceejaytownJul 04, 20075Jul 04, 2007 -
CLOSED: Tipula lateralis or.......?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 01, 20074Jul 01, 2007
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CLOSED: We call this a digger bee, but no pic in bug files to verify
started by Illoquin
last post by IlloquinJul 01, 20075Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: wonderful bug identification site
started by gadsden
last post by trackinsandJul 01, 20071Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Nephrotoma cornicina?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 01, 200719Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Blue fly
started by Moby
last post by MobyJun 30, 20074Jun 30, 2007 -
CLOSED: Siphona geniculata (?), Family Tachinidae (Anthomyiidae?)
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jul 01, 20078Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: What is this tiny, tiny bug.
started by ctindell
last post by trackinsandJul 01, 20072Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: Sepsis fulgens, Lesser Dung Fly, Family Sepsidae
started by wallaby1
last post by kennedyhJun 30, 20074Jun 30, 2007 -
CLOSED: Butterfly
started by rebecca101
last post by rebecca101Jun 29, 20072Jun 29, 2007 -
CLOSED: This snake-like legged reptile..??
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 16, 200811Oct 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: What is this? Clustered on a fence...
started by bolino
last post by bolinoJun 28, 200710Jun 28, 2007
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CLOSED: what are these bugs
started by angelareed30
last post by angelareed30Jun 30, 20075Jun 30, 2007 -
CLOSED: Green bug on roses
started by MiraCheskis
last post by bolinoJun 28, 20072Jun 28, 2007 -
CLOSED: Dragonfly ID
started by ghia_girl
last post by fly_girlJun 27, 20074Jun 27, 2007 -
CLOSED: What kind of bug is this?
started by smashley
last post by bugass1370Jul 13, 20076Jul 13, 2007 -
CLOSED: Any ideas what made this?
started by Kalisnick
last post by claypaJun 27, 20071Jun 27, 2007 -
CLOSED: can anyone please tell me what kind of bug this is please
started by angelalynn
last post by suuntoAug 10, 20088Aug 10, 2008 -
CLOSED: Moths - see picture attached
started by se_eds
last post by se_edsJun 26, 20073Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Unknown pests on unknown plant
started by goshsmom
last post by goshsmomJun 29, 20078Jun 29, 2007 -
CLOSED: please help ID caterpillar on monarda (bee balm)
started by thea611
last post by LouCJul 01, 200711Jul 01, 2007 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by sheeba
last post by sheebaJun 26, 20074Jun 26, 2007
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CLOSED: Ailanthus webwom moth - How do I get rid of them?
started by gregersons3
last post by claypaJun 27, 20075Jun 27, 2007 -
CLOSED: Friend or foe?
started by ctindell
last post by ctindellJun 26, 20072Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Milkweed bugs.
started by bigcityal
last post by bigcityalJun 26, 20072Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Beetle or Cockroach - Please help!
started by Watts76
last post by Watts76Jun 26, 20072Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Small Carpeenter Bee - Ceratina strenua?
started by linda_nc
last post by kennedyhJun 26, 20073Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Hoverfly Melanostoma scalare?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Jun 25, 20073Jun 25, 2007 -
CLOSED: Odd looking Bug
started by ebaumid
last post by sallygJun 26, 20075Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: grubs in the garden
started by frogfarm
last post by koogerJun 26, 20071Jun 26, 2007 -
CLOSED: Look at this Beautiful Moth!
started by katrun
last post by 2hot2plowJul 11, 20079Jul 11, 2007 -
CLOSED: Found on hibiscus.
started by trois
last post by troisJun 25, 20077Jun 25, 2007




