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 is that?????
started by onewish1
last post by kwanjinJul 06, 201212Jul 06, 2012 -
Fascinating walking stick makes a come back
started by themoonhowl
last post by DonnaBMar 04, 201212Mar 04, 2012 -
CLOSED: are these Chinese Mantid, Tendora aridifolia?
started by lilydaydreamer
last post by lilydaydreamerFeb 14, 201212Feb 14, 2012 -
CLOSED: Don't want to kill spider if I don't have to; what type?
started by BILLCALLEY
last post by kwanjinSep 01, 201112Sep 01, 2011 -
CLOSED: Praying Mantis... What Kind?
started by ncaptiva
last post by icarus7z7Aug 17, 201112Aug 17, 2011 -
Help me help my friend - spider?
started by Terry
last post by trackinsandJul 25, 201112Jul 25, 2011 -
Identify Black Spider
started by jage
last post by LadyAshleyRJun 26, 201112Jun 26, 2011 -
CLOSED: BUGS ON MILKWEED
started by hemlady
last post by hemladySep 18, 201012Sep 18, 2010 -
CLOSED: Sunflower leaves being eaten one by one
started by yuiop
last post by tinkll1Aug 19, 201012Aug 19, 2010 -
CLOSED: What species is this spider? North Missouri, USA
started by aarong81
last post by trackinsandJul 03, 201012Jul 03, 2010
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CLOSED: DH found this creeper under my pillow....eek! What is it?
started by RxAngel
last post by RxAngelJun 18, 201012Jun 18, 2010 -
Beach Beetle
started by neefman
last post by neefmanJun 07, 201012Jun 07, 2010 -
CLOSED: not sure what butterfly caterpillar this is
started by turektaylor
last post by LindaTX8Dec 20, 200912Dec 20, 2009 -
CLOSED: Eeeewwww, this creeps me out! Nest w/larvae?
started by Twincol
last post by Sheila_FWAug 20, 200912Aug 20, 2009 -
leafhopper emmiting flash of light?
started by twiggy2151
last post by Sheila_FWJul 18, 200912Jul 18, 2009 -
CLOSED: Finding Insects for Dummies
started by Kiyzersoze
last post by KiyzersozeMay 23, 200912May 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: Can anyone tell me what this is?
started by MargaretK
last post by MargaretKJan 27, 200912Jan 27, 2009 -
CLOSED: Aphid ID and is ladybug wing deformation related?
started by RainGazer
last post by nillyDec 15, 200812Dec 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: I think this one must be Lasioglossum calceatum..
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Nov 25, 200812Nov 25, 2008 -
CLOSED: What family could this beetle belong to ?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinSep 09, 200812Sep 09, 2008
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CLOSED: WOW!
started by crimsontsavo
last post by crimsontsavoAug 28, 200812Aug 28, 2008 -
CLOSED: Petunia Pest 3 photos please help identify!!
started by emblue
last post by emblueAug 26, 200812Aug 26, 2008 -
CLOSED: What butterfly or moth could these caterpillars be from?
started by bonitin
last post by bonitinAug 18, 200812Aug 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: Eggs? Any clue what we could be hatching?
started by MistyLyn
last post by ceejaytownJul 15, 200812Jul 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Palomena prasina in its winter outfit ?
started by bonitin
last post by wallaby1Jan 20, 200812Jan 20, 2008 -
CLOSED: What on earth is this
started by DonnaB
last post by claypaNov 14, 200712Nov 14, 2007 -
CLOSED: Good Cats or Bad Cats?
started by irishsoul
last post by irishsoulOct 18, 200712Oct 18, 2007 -
CLOSED: A bumble bee?
started by Kell
last post by DonnaBSep 28, 200712Sep 28, 2007 -
CLOSED: What are these
started by stetchworth
last post by DonnaBSep 20, 200712Sep 20, 2007 -
CLOSED: Metallic Bee
started by linda_nc
last post by SarahskeeperJul 24, 200712Jul 24, 2007
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CLOSED: Some kind of Noctuidae?
started by melody
last post by melodyJul 20, 200712Jul 20, 2007 -
CLOSED: Is this a black widow spider?
started by Kalisnick
last post by Bhavana34Jul 15, 200712Jul 15, 2007 -
CLOSED: Help please!
started by starlight1153
last post by ceejaytownJul 13, 200712Jul 13, 2007 -
CLOSED: Dragonflies need to be identified
started by Dinu
last post by DinuMay 06, 200712May 06, 2007 -
CLOSED: Weird Worm
started by barksy
last post by barksyApr 09, 200712Apr 09, 2007 -
CLOSED: Little teeny black things
started by kbaumle
last post by Allison_FLFeb 06, 200712Feb 06, 2007 -
CLOSED: OH MY Goshie Gosh! What Is This?
started by dovey
last post by trackinsandJan 28, 200712Jan 28, 2007 -
CLOSED: What attacks bumblebees???
started by Ladyborg
last post by LadyborgJan 12, 200712Jan 12, 2007 -
CLOSED: House full
started by haighr
last post by haighrOct 07, 200612Oct 07, 2006 -
CLOSED: Another Dragonfly
started by GD_Rankin
last post by hill5422Sep 01, 200612Sep 01, 2006
