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: What the heck are these
started by DonnaB
last post by crystalspinJul 24, 20068Jul 24, 2006 -
CLOSED: licorice plant becoming a nursery for what bug?
started by podster
last post by podsterJul 17, 20068Jul 17, 2006 -
CLOSED: Caterpillar ID please?
started by okus
last post by imway2dumbJun 30, 20058Jun 30, 2005 -
CLOSED: Mr. Fangs
started by RichSwanner
last post by RichSwannerMay 02, 20058May 02, 2005 -
CLOSED: Need help identifying this butterfly/moth
started by artcons
last post by artconsApr 30, 20058Apr 30, 2005 -
CLOSED: What is this thing: egg, cocoon or what?!?
started by shearpamela
last post bySep 02, 20048Sep 02, 2004 -
CLOSED: What is this bug?
started by CaptMicha
last post by shazbot3Jul 27, 20048Jul 27, 2004 -
CLOSED: Bug ID needed.
started by MOLLYBEE
last post by MOLLYBEEJul 31, 20038Jul 31, 2003 -
CLOSED: Bug ID
started by crestedchik
last post by rutholiveJun 30, 20038Jun 30, 2003 -
CLOSED: Need help with wasp ID
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersNov 30, 20247Nov 30, 2024
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CLOSED: cute caterpillar
started by plant_it
last post by FlapdoodleMar 08, 20227Mar 08, 2022 -
CLOSED: Friend or foe?
started by lovepat906
last post by FlapdoodleJun 14, 20217Jun 14, 2021 -
CLOSED: Bug on bench.
started by stephrj91
last post by FlapdoodleJan 08, 20217Jan 08, 2021 -
Long Leg-ged
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColOct 15, 20207Oct 15, 2020 -
CLOSED: dragonfly or damselfly ID
started by nutsaboutnature
last post by nutsaboutnatureOct 15, 20197Oct 15, 2019 -
Tiny round black bugs on bedspread
started by mel8700
last post by FlapdoodleJul 28, 20197Jul 28, 2019 -
Eggs stuck to base of bush
started by Ghenyphyr
last post by GhenyphyrApr 03, 20187Apr 03, 2018 -
CLOSED: Any idea?
started by KryDiamond
last post by KryDiamondApr 03, 20187Apr 03, 2018 -
Insect related marks
started by Tbsclmail
last post by TbsclmailOct 23, 20177Oct 23, 2017 -
CLOSED: Moth ID from maybe 4th instar cat
started by VooDooU
last post by VooDooUAug 24, 20177Aug 24, 2017
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Spider identification
started by Sherp
last post by Dallas214Jul 25, 20177Jul 25, 2017 -
Is this huge beehive?
started by masonspring
last post by FlapdoodleNov 18, 20167Nov 18, 2016 -
Spider identification
started by Phantom7299
last post by FlapdoodleOct 06, 20167Oct 06, 2016 -
Unknown Moth species
started by IanJ
last post by IanJAug 16, 20167Aug 16, 2016 -
Unknown bug bit me
started by Ivojs
last post by IvojsJul 26, 20167Jul 26, 2016 -
CLOSED: help id large black beetle
started by windsor224
last post by windsor224Jul 07, 20167Jul 07, 2016 -
CLOSED: Skinny bug with 6 legs. Please help identify.
started by yellow2mato
last post by yellow2matoJun 08, 20167Jun 08, 2016 -
CLOSED: Fritillary Butterfly?
started by neefman
last post by 1lisacNov 30, 20157Nov 30, 2015 -
CLOSED: round insect that looks like lichen
started by Muddy1
last post by FlapdoodleNov 28, 20157Nov 28, 2015 -
ID Help: Insects on stump near Vancouver
started by Hulio
last post by FlapdoodleNov 12, 20157Nov 12, 2015
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CLOSED: Can you help me ID this Spider?
started by arachnosapien
last post by arachnosapienOct 27, 20157Oct 27, 2015 -
Ant?/Wasp? Identification Help!
started by KevinSugia
last post by FlapdoodleOct 06, 20157Oct 06, 2015 -
CLOSED: What variety of skippers?
started by CatMint20906
last post by CatMint20906Aug 17, 20157Aug 17, 2015 -
CLOSED: Large flying insect
started by CatMint20906
last post by CatMint20906Aug 10, 20157Aug 10, 2015 -
CLOSED: Moth? Butterfly? Other?
started by DarwinsFlinch
last post by DarwinsFlinchJun 17, 20157Jun 17, 2015 -
CLOSED: Small flying clear clear/silver in color annoying bug!
started by komkid
last post by komkidJun 15, 20157Jun 15, 2015 -
What are these things on my leaves?
started by Taney2
last post by trackinsandJun 13, 20157Jun 13, 2015 -
Worm ?? ID - PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY!!
started by vkeeney
last post by kittrianaJun 06, 20157Jun 06, 2015 -
CLOSED: Who builds this? Under a leaf
started by SharinTheHeron
last post by ChillybeanMay 18, 20157May 18, 2015 -
Creepy nest found under our couch
started by confusedrenter
last post by FlapdoodleApr 28, 20157Apr 28, 2015
