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: Purple and yellow moth
started by 704core
last post by Tammy722Jun 18, 20136Jun 18, 2013 -
CLOSED: striped bugs in large colonies on crepe myrtle
started by kwrn1
last post by kwrn1May 22, 20136May 22, 2013 -
CLOSED: Black spiky caterpillar on Astilbe flower stem
started by montanadolphin
last post by themoonhowlMay 22, 20136May 22, 2013 -
What kind of roach is this?
started by cmonkey
last post by FlapdoodleApr 08, 20136Apr 08, 2013 -
CLOSED: Tiny Insect that looks like a grasshopper
started by 1alh1
last post by 1alh1Mar 08, 20136Mar 08, 2013 -
White fluffy, jumping insect
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJan 01, 20136Jan 01, 2013 -
CLOSED: ID this little thing (insect)
started by KodRoute
last post by TrumpetFlowerzDec 25, 20126Dec 25, 2012 -
Giant beetle type-insect??? SE Asia
started by crannogdiver
last post by sallygDec 06, 20126Dec 06, 2012 -
I think a Wolf Spider?
started by jenbrink
last post by jenbrinkOct 22, 20126Oct 22, 2012 -
Wheel Bug?
started by fozzi
last post by themoonhowlOct 16, 20126Oct 16, 2012
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Egg sacs?
started by mrsgina
last post by FlapdoodleSep 18, 20126Sep 18, 2012 -
Help identifying my spider buddy
started by cheekys00
last post by cheekys00Sep 18, 20126Sep 18, 2012 -
CLOSED: Two in one
started by greenthumb99
last post by trackinsandSep 05, 20126Sep 05, 2012 -
CLOSED: could someone please help identify this spider?
started by Amandaholmes
last post by melodySep 03, 20126Sep 03, 2012 -
CLOSED: Found inside home in NJ
started by kovey
last post by kwanjinSep 01, 20126Sep 01, 2012 -
Anyone know what this bug is?
started by mattandc
last post by mattandcAug 11, 20126Aug 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Really tiny flying insects in bathroom
started by severedsea
last post by severedseaAug 08, 20126Aug 08, 2012 -
Which Myriapod???
started by guillo
last post by guilloJul 25, 20126Jul 25, 2012 -
Spider Identification
started by jusitn
last post by jusitnJul 23, 20126Jul 23, 2012 -
CLOSED: Ants and Aphids?
started by iowafarmgirl
last post by iowafarmgirlJul 22, 20126Jul 22, 2012
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CLOSED: Beautiful dragonfly(??)
started by davidsl88
last post by davidsl88Jul 17, 20126Jul 17, 2012 -
Which is this wasp that builds thread like hive?
started by Dinu
last post by DinuJul 15, 20126Jul 15, 2012 -
CLOSED: Large Beetle
started by Gitagal
last post by GitagalJul 12, 20126Jul 12, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help ID this fly
started by ellas
last post by ellasJul 10, 20126Jul 10, 2012 -
CLOSED: Funny!
started by mgarr
last post by vitrsnaJul 03, 20126Jul 03, 2012 -
CLOSED: What's this bug?
started by Moby
last post by MobyJul 02, 20126Jul 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: Tent Caterpillar???
started by mgarr
last post by trackinsandJul 02, 20126Jul 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: This is common but i don't know its name
started by vossner
last post by kwanjinMay 11, 20126May 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Help With Caterpillar ID
started by cue_chik
last post by FlapdoodleMay 02, 20126May 02, 2012 -
Help me figure out this nasty wasp!!!!
started by LegendsCreek
last post by LadyAshleyRApr 18, 20126Apr 18, 2012
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CLOSED: Flutterby
started by growin
last post by kwanjinMar 10, 20126Mar 10, 2012 -
Attention all ID Forum regulars...great news!
started by melody
last post by melodyFeb 24, 20126Feb 24, 2012 -
CLOSED: Egg Case?
started by Moby
last post by Happy1892Feb 15, 20126Feb 15, 2012 -
CLOSED: Found This Spider in Our Home, poisonous?
started by lickwid
last post by lickwidJan 13, 20126Jan 13, 2012 -
Bug on Hibiscus plant
started by burraganesh
last post by trackinsandJan 10, 20126Jan 10, 2012 -
CLOSED: Salamander needs ID (yeah I know its not a bug lol)
started by LadyAshleyR
last post by LadyAshleyRNov 22, 20116Nov 22, 2011 -
CLOSED: What kind of spider is this? (black/tan bands, thick hair)
started by shorty007
last post by kwanjinOct 17, 20116Oct 17, 2011 -
CLOSED: ID Please on an Ohio Fly
started by henryr10
last post by kwanjinSep 25, 20116Sep 25, 2011 -
CLOSED: Bug ID needed
started by mgarr
last post by mgarrSep 12, 20116Sep 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: sawfly cats?
started by onewish1
last post by onewish1Sep 01, 20116Sep 01, 2011
