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: bugs
started by somermoone
last post by somermooneAug 15, 200612Aug 15, 2006 -
CLOSED: Which moth?
started by wallaby1
last post by wallaby1Aug 07, 200612Aug 07, 2006 -
CLOSED: Could not find the name what it called this spider?
started by REDROSE
last post by kennedyhJul 19, 200612Jul 19, 2006 -
CLOSED: Huge Cat!
started by PiggyPoo
last post by trackinsandJul 15, 200612Jul 15, 2006 -
CLOSED: Unknown buggie thingie
started by ladyannne
last post by pirlJan 18, 200612Jan 18, 2006 -
CLOSED: What is *this* thing?
started by BogweedBuck
last post by BogweedBuckAug 25, 200512Aug 25, 2005 -
CLOSED: Butterflies and Wasps
started by raisedbedbob
last post by raisedbedbobSep 12, 200312Sep 12, 2003 -
Which butterfly caterpillar is this?
started by Dinu
last post by FlapdoodleOct 31, 202111Oct 31, 2021 -
Help! What is this spider? (Australia)
started by Shanski
last post by FlapdoodleNov 29, 201711Nov 29, 2017 -
Spider advice needed!
started by SheilaReally
last post by HealthwhoopOct 01, 201611Oct 01, 2016
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Brown Recluse??
started by GretchenSeitz
last post by Freebird1stJul 04, 201611Jul 04, 2016 -
CLOSED: Black Widow?
started by HeatherJoy
last post by kwanjinJun 24, 201411Jun 24, 2014 -
Is this a roach?
started by PhyllisJ
last post by FlapdoodleMar 25, 201311Mar 25, 2013 -
CLOSED: ID fot this spider
started by Bharat_Sanghavi
last post by kwanjinSep 06, 201211Sep 06, 2012 -
CLOSED: Bug ID's on these little creatures - anyone, please
started by RosinaBloom
last post by RosinaBloomSep 04, 201211Sep 04, 2012 -
Wolf spider?
started by andydontcare
last post by sallygAug 19, 201211Aug 19, 2012 -
CLOSED: 2 spiders ID
started by Ioannos
last post by IoannosAug 18, 201211Aug 18, 2012 -
Unknown Insect on Leaf
started by tphoto117
last post by LadyAshleyRFeb 27, 201211Feb 27, 2012 -
does anyone know this tropical bee(?)?
started by vitrsna
last post by LadyAshleyRDec 16, 201111Dec 16, 2011 -
pumpkin bugs
started by OutlawHeart81
last post by kwanjinSep 19, 201111Sep 19, 2011
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CLOSED: Tiny shiny hemispherical insect??
started by Dinu
last post by DinuAug 12, 201111Aug 12, 2011 -
CLOSED: Should I be concerned?
started by nilly
last post by nillyJun 16, 201111Jun 16, 2011 -
CLOSED: 17-year Cicada?
started by Lily_love
last post by Lily_loveMay 03, 201111May 03, 2011 -
CLOSED: big spider in my garden
started by laurawege
last post by laurawegeAug 04, 201011Aug 04, 2010 -
CLOSED: what kind of spider is this ?
started by gotchak
last post by WiccanChick24Jun 15, 201011Jun 15, 2010 -
CLOSED: Another Grub
started by fisherwink
last post by fisherwinkFeb 20, 201011Feb 20, 2010 -
CLOSED: Two Sphinx caterpillars and another unknown cat.
started by Sheila_FW
last post by Sheila_FWNov 04, 200911Nov 04, 2009 -
CLOSED: Bee ID, please
started by siichan
last post by LeyshaOct 23, 200911Oct 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: Is this an Africanized honey bee?
started by vossner
last post by dahlianutSep 11, 200911Sep 11, 2009 -
CLOSED: Not a Tomato Hornworm?
started by Lily_love
last post by themoonhowlAug 28, 200911Aug 28, 2009
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Can someone ID this caterpillar?
started by DaliaR
last post by DaliaRAug 23, 200911Aug 23, 2009 -
CLOSED: These are all over my squash plant
started by crissyr
last post by sallygJul 17, 200911Jul 17, 2009 -
Unidentified spider found in Costa Rica
started by liko
last post by suuntoApr 03, 200911Apr 03, 2009 -
CLOSED: Bit/stung my 3-year-old
started by p_diddle
last post by ceejaytownNov 18, 200811Nov 18, 2008 -
CLOSED: This snake-like legged reptile..??
started by Dinu
last post by DinuOct 16, 200811Oct 16, 2008 -
CLOSED: Spider identification - 4
started by Dinu
last post by KyWoodsSep 17, 200811Sep 17, 2008 -
CLOSED: Can you ID these four butterflies?
started by deadmanswill
last post by deadmanswillSep 14, 200811Sep 14, 2008 -
CLOSED: Misc. IDs
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by Mrs_EdAug 24, 200811Aug 24, 2008 -
CLOSED: Respect this bug!
started by Badseed
last post by Laurie19Aug 21, 200811Aug 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: Black wasp with body that flashes blue?
started by echinops
last post by eyesoftexasAug 18, 200811Aug 18, 2008
