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: Large "Bumblebee"
started by wingwoman
last post by vitrsnaJul 08, 20123Jul 08, 2012 -
CLOSED: Every day a new bug.
started by mgarr
last post by FlapdoodleJul 06, 20123Jul 06, 2012 -
CLOSED: "tuxedo" looking bug in N FL
started by purpleinopp
last post by purpleinoppJul 05, 20123Jul 05, 2012 -
CLOSED: This one is hairy.
started by mgarr
last post by FlapdoodleJul 03, 20123Jul 03, 2012 -
CLOSED: Please help ID this bug/beetle - Southern California
started by Dan997tt
last post by kwanjinJul 02, 20123Jul 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: What spider is this? Is it a fake widow?
started by Guvenchy
last post by FlapdoodleJul 02, 20123Jul 02, 2012 -
Fat Queen Spider???
started by Scorpilian
last post by kwanjinJun 22, 20123Jun 22, 2012 -
Insect identity
started by josefk
last post by josefkJun 22, 20123Jun 22, 2012 -
CLOSED: What is this thing?
started by sherriseden
last post by sherrisedenJun 20, 20123Jun 20, 2012 -
Green Bee?
started by strawberryval
last post by strawberryvalJun 20, 20123Jun 20, 2012
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CLOSED: Wood boring insect Ohio
started by john4153
last post by john4153Jun 18, 20123Jun 18, 2012 -
CLOSED: Hairy Scary Caterpillar !
started by mwdallas
last post by FlapdoodleJun 17, 20123Jun 17, 2012 -
Several scary spiders encased in mud with larvae?
started by sealpro2
last post by FlapdoodleJun 16, 20123Jun 16, 2012 -
CLOSED: Identification help needed
started by koferk
last post by koferkJun 15, 20123Jun 15, 2012 -
Central Florida bug mystery: alien from another planet?
started by skidmarkorlando
last post by FlapdoodleJun 14, 20123Jun 14, 2012 -
Spider found in house in south east Ontario, Canada
started by Kristine6475
last post by Kristine6475Jun 13, 20123Jun 13, 2012 -
CLOSED: Need ID for this larva
started by 1alh1
last post by 1alh1Jun 13, 20123Jun 13, 2012 -
Tiny Insect on Borage
started by sunnyg
last post by FlapdoodleJun 11, 20123Jun 11, 2012 -
CLOSED: Red flying insect - what is it?
started by JuniorMintKiss
last post by FlapdoodleJun 08, 20123Jun 08, 2012 -
The Bees at My Pond
started by Mrs_Ed
last post by kwanjinJun 06, 20123Jun 06, 2012
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CLOSED: Dragonfly ID
started by greenthumb99
last post by greenthumb99Jun 05, 20123Jun 05, 2012 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: Please Identify - 2nd one this week!!!!
started by mia795
last post by mia795Jun 04, 20123Jun 04, 2012 -
CLOSED: beetle identification
started by mycorob
last post by Sheila_FWJun 04, 20123Jun 04, 2012 -
CLOSED: green-yellow-red bulbous thing sticking up from leaf
started by plant_it
last post by plant_itMay 22, 20123May 22, 2012 -
CLOSED: Spider found in garage
started by scaredofspidas
last post by scaredofspidasMay 21, 20123May 21, 2012 -
Worm
started by insectgirl
last post by FlapdoodleMay 18, 20123May 18, 2012 -
CLOSED: Is this a Black Widow spider?
started by russianmunkee
last post by kwanjinMay 15, 20123May 15, 2012 -
Spider in the house! Help identify please :)
started by stags14
last post by cue_chikMay 04, 20123May 04, 2012 -
CLOSED: Living in my sickly rose, some kind of beetle?
started by vossner
last post by LadyAshleyRMay 02, 20123May 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: Salt Marsh Caterpillar, Yellow bear or something else
started by DonnaB
last post by DonnaBApr 27, 20123Apr 27, 2012
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Please help identify this tree spider
started by jstover24
last post by FlapdoodleApr 26, 20123Apr 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: please help identify this
started by brabra
last post by brabraApr 26, 20123Apr 26, 2012 -
CLOSED: Butterfly ID?
started by vitrsna
last post by vitrsnaApr 24, 20123Apr 24, 2012 -
CLOSED: Another caterpiller
started by greenthumb99
last post by FlapdoodleApr 12, 20123Apr 12, 2012 -
CLOSED: Bugs are out again
started by mgarr
last post by FlapdoodleApr 07, 20123Apr 07, 2012 -
What is this insect?
started by Emptybee
last post by FlapdoodleApr 06, 20123Apr 06, 2012 -
CLOSED: How Bout This Guy
started by Jamesvance
last post by themoonhowlMar 31, 20123Mar 31, 2012 -
need help to identify this - like a ladybird but brownish
started by brabra
last post by FlapdoodleMar 30, 20123Mar 30, 2012 -
What kind of spider is this?!?!? Help! I live in Maine
started by KaitOtting
last post by FlapdoodleMar 29, 20123Mar 29, 2012 -
Unknown Bug
started by gintomo
last post by themoonhowlMar 23, 20123Mar 23, 2012
