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!
started by helenchild
last post by helenchildSep 06, 20117Sep 06, 2011 -
CLOSED: what is this??????
started by mrfunknuts
last post by mrfunknutsAug 28, 20117Aug 28, 2011 -
CLOSED: Insect? What could have caused this damage?
started by Summerlee
last post by arlynAug 12, 20117Aug 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: Ladybug variant?
started by sp00x
last post by sp00xAug 09, 20117Aug 09, 2011 -
Wasp on a mission
started by ViburnumValley
last post by htopAug 08, 20117Aug 08, 2011 -
CLOSED: Friend, Foe or Neutral?
started by MaryMcP
last post by MaryMcPAug 03, 20117Aug 03, 2011 -
CLOSED: Wasp Under My Screen Door
started by neefman
last post by kwanjinJul 30, 20117Jul 30, 2011 -
CLOSED: Huge Fly, Needs I.D. Please
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveJul 06, 20117Jul 06, 2011 -
CLOSED: Scared: WTH is this bug!!
started by yovillageidiot
last post by DWMikeMay 22, 20117May 22, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug ID please.
started by greenthumb99
last post by LadyAshleyRApr 17, 20117Apr 17, 2011
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Is this a cutworm?
started by steadycam3
last post by steadycam3Mar 04, 20117Mar 04, 2011 -
CLOSED: Cricket? if so, what kind?
started by jenbrink
last post by suuntoDec 30, 20107Dec 30, 2010 -
CLOSED: Help ID spider - Northern Missouri
started by aarong81
last post by aarong81Sep 23, 20107Sep 23, 2010 -
CLOSED: What kind of caterpillar? ....
started by IRIS
last post by IRISSep 21, 20107Sep 21, 2010 -
CLOSED: ID Please, some kind of wasp.
started by TheHackster
last post by suuntoSep 12, 20107Sep 12, 2010 -
Butterfly ID please
started by Riverland
last post by RiverlandSep 08, 20107Sep 08, 2010 -
CLOSED: Long-legged insect that eats bees and wasps
started by dividedsky
last post by dividedskySep 08, 20107Sep 08, 2010 -
Who Am I? Friend or Foe?
started by Snug_As_Bug_Rug
last post by Snug_As_Bug_RugSep 07, 20107Sep 07, 2010 -
CLOSED: What type of cocoon is this?
started by harveyshot
last post by harveyshotAug 05, 20107Aug 05, 2010 -
Brown Widow Spider ? Black Recluse?
started by Sicula
last post by SiculaAug 02, 20107Aug 02, 2010
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CLOSED: diptera ID
started by shytonak
last post by suuntoJul 27, 20107Jul 27, 2010 -
What spider is this?
started by tango5000
last post by melodyJul 26, 20107Jul 26, 2010 -
Curious assembly of moths
started by svejkovat
last post by crissyrJul 20, 20107Jul 20, 2010 -
CLOSED: pest identification on my tomatillo plant
started by knitter320
last post by Grow_PittsburghJul 16, 20107Jul 16, 2010 -
Gross Bug...what is it?
started by janemarierose
last post by flowAjenJul 13, 20107Jul 13, 2010 -
CLOSED: Huge black grasshopper looking bug.
started by antsinmypants
last post by antsinmypantsJul 05, 20107Jul 05, 2010 -
CLOSED: Black Vine Weevil?
started by Hortlove
last post by hitsticksickJul 05, 20107Jul 05, 2010 -
CLOSED: Yuk .....what is this ?
started by fleurone
last post by alfuJun 29, 20107Jun 29, 2010 -
beetle that only targets chinese lantern leaves
started by joelcoqui
last post by joelcoquiJun 04, 20107Jun 04, 2010 -
CLOSED: What kind of caterpillar is this?
started by TheHackster
last post by newtoflowersMay 16, 20107May 16, 2010
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What spider is this??
started by Aphex
last post by suuntoApr 14, 20107Apr 14, 2010 -
CLOSED: We're INVADED with these in the house!! HELP!!
started by Curious_Arkie
last post by suuntoMar 16, 20107Mar 16, 2010 -
What kind of cocoon is this?
started by Hemophobic
last post by HemophobicFeb 17, 20107Feb 17, 2010 -
Strange Beetle Photographed in Honduras
started by MonkeyFox
last post by trackinsandJan 08, 20107Jan 08, 2010 -
Which lacewing?
started by kwanjin
last post by kwanjinJan 06, 20107Jan 06, 2010 -
CLOSED: Could this be pyrrhalta viburni - fam. Chrysomelidae ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinDec 17, 20097Dec 17, 2009 -
CLOSED: Can anyone ID this Grub/bug?
started by greg2007
last post by suuntoDec 03, 20097Dec 03, 2009 -
CLOSED: Please ID this red dragonfly
started by MargaretK
last post by MargaretKOct 30, 20097Oct 30, 2009 -
Dark brown FURRY caterpillar NO STRIPES???
started by sillybug5
last post by sillybug5Oct 24, 20097Oct 24, 2009 -
CLOSED: Help ID please
started by txsusieq
last post by peony1066Oct 23, 20097Oct 23, 2009
