Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2018

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Prociphilus sp.
17 Oct 2018

Swarms of these flying around today.

Body length ~ 3mm

BugGuide ID

322
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
321
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
320
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
319
Ectemnius cephalotes
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
318
Ectemnius ruficornis
14 Sep 2018

Spruce stump

matthias22 matthias22: Female clypeus golden, tergum 1 with spots

317
Iphthiminus serratus
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018
316
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
Nesting at spruce stump
315
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
314
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
313
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
312
Xestoleptura crassipes
14 Aug 2018
311
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
310
Larinus curtus
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
309
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
308
Gymnosporangium globosum
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves 5 - 7 mm tall
307
Krombeinopyga pumila
28 Jul 2018

Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.

7 mm

306
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel ~ 3 mm
305
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
Lurking at the bee hotel
304
Bombus griseocollis
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
On a Hollyhock flower
303
Exitianus exitiosus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
302
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
301
Hoplitis albifrons
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
300
Leucospis affinis
15 Jul 2018
299
Megachile angelarum
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018

Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.

Length 10 mm

298
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 Jul 2018
Caught when leaving a hole in a spruce stump. It had briefly inspected several holes before entering the one in which it was caught. Cooled, photographed, and released. (Before I could get enough pictures!)
297
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
296
Megachile pugnata
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
295
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018
294
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
293
Macaria lorquinaria
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
292
Archips argyrospila
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
291
Forficula dentata
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers' Market
290
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018
289
Phylloecus trimaculatus
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
288
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
287
Papilio multicaudata
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
286
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
4 Jul 2018

3 mm

I caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.

285
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
284
Macrosiphum rosae
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
283
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
282
Hypericum perforatum
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
281
Euodynerus foraminatus
1 Jul 2018
280
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018
279
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018
BugGuide ID Systoechus - Female
278
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
28 Jun 2018
5 mm Probably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today BugGuide: prob. D. andersoni....BUT need to see the spiracular plate to be sure
277
Rhionaeschna multicolor
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
276
Argia vivida
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
275
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
274
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
273
Phymatodes dimidiatus
19 Jun 2018
272
Pristaulacus sp.
19 Jun 2018
271
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 Jun 2018
Body length ~ 13 mm "This is likely Perithous scurra neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. BugGuide That makes sense since these wasps are hanging out around several Pemphredon tunnels in an ol ...
270
Psenini
15 Jun 2018

~12 mm

Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.

269
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018

~ 13 mm

Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.

BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii

268
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 Jun 2018

Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed.

Length 9 mm

267
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
266
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
265
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
264
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
263
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
262
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
261
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
260
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Immature male
259
Melecta sp.
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
27 May 2018
258
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018


Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp

257
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
256
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
255
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
254
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
253
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
252
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
251
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
250
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
249
Vespula altropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
248
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
247
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May 2018
246
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
245
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May 2018
244
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018

There were lots of these on Sticky Geranium flowers.

BugGuide ID

Female

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Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
6 May 2018
242
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
241
Banchus sp.
5 May 2018

BugGuide, Male

First Banchus iNat observation in Idaho

240
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May 2018
239
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
238
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
237
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
236
Ophion sp.
27 Apr 2018
235
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 Apr 2018
234
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
233
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
232
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
231
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
230
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
5 Apr 2018
This is the only Turkey Vulture that I've seen here. A dead Fox Squirrel was run over and this guy was feasting on it.
229
Psilopa sp.
29 Mar 2018

~ 3 mm

On common chickweed flower

BugGuide ID

228
Thyanta sp.
18 Jan 2018
227
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 Jan 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
226
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall. Length 5 mm
225
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
224
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
223
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 Oct 2017
BugGuide ID Winged = ♂ The terminal line is a series of dark SINGLE dots -- a distinctive feature. = Operophtera bruceata (widespread, mostly northern)
222
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
221
Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus
26 Oct 2017

Found on wheelbarrow next to compost.

BugGuide ID Female

220
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
26 Oct 2017
219
Voriini
25 Oct 2017
218
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
25 Oct 2017
217
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 Oct 2017

Female

BugGuide

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Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)
4 Oct 2017
215
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

214
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)

213
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
212
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
211
Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)
28 Jul 2017
210
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

209
Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)
13 Jul 2017
208
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
9 Jul 2017
207
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
206
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
205
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
204
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 Jul 2017

Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden

BugGuide ID

203
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
202
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
201
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017
200
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
199
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
198
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 Jun 2017
197
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2017
196
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
21 Jun 2017

On a Lewis Flax flower

BugGuide ID

195
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
194
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
193
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017
BugGuide ID: Prey - Halictus female
192
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 Jun 2017
~ 1 mm On Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) flowers BugGuide ID Possibly Balaustium (Erythraeidae), as it looks very much like this photo: https://bugguide.net/node/view/922372
191
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
17 Jun 2017
190
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
189
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
188
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
15 Jun 2017
187
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 Jun 2017

There is some disagreement about this on iNat.

E. hirta or nemorum?

On Physocarpus malvaceus (Mallow-leaf Ninebark) flowers.

186
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
185
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
184
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
183
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017

5 mm, female

Visiting Clarkia pulchella flowers

BugGuide ID

182
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 Jun 2017

Found in yard while mowing lawn.

cap diameter 15 cm, stem length 12 cm

Gills liquified into black goo after spore ring was made

181
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 Jun 2017
180
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017

4 mm

Found under mushroom while making spore ring

179
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
178
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
177
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
176
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
175
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
174
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
173
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May 2017
172
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
171
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
170
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
169
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017
168
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
167
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
166
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
165
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017
164
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May 2017

Female

BugGuide

First and only iNat observation

163
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
161
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017
160
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
159
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017
158
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
157
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
156
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May 2017
BugGuide ID Looks to be subadult male
155
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
154
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
153
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
152
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
151
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
150
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Mason Bees)
7 May 2017
149
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
148
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage 14 mm from head to wing tip BugGuide ID
147
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
146
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017

23 mm wingspan

On west side of house

145
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
144
Therion sp.
3 May 2017
143
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017

~ 6 mm

Netted from a swarm in backyard

BugGuide ID left at Anisopodidae

142
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
141
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
140
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017

~ 25 mm

On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy

139
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
138
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
137
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
136
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
135
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017
134
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
133
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 Apr 2017
132
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
131
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
130
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
129
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017

On Chickweed (Stellaria media) flower

BugGuide ID

male

128
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
127
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
126
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
125
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 Jan 2017

Length: 3 mm

The first photo was taken live on inside of window. The second was after I put it in the freezer for a half hour.

124
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
123
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
122
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
121
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
120
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 Dec 2016
On a Rocky Mountain bristle cone pine in our back yard.

Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)

119
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
118
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 Oct 2016
On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID
117
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
116
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
115
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
114
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
113
Lucilia sp.
16 Oct 2016
112
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
111
Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 Oct 2016
110
Pompilinae
12 Oct 2016
109
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
108
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

107
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

106
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016
105
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
104
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
103
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
102
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

101
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

100
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

99
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

98
Hylaeus sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

97
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

96
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
95
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
27 Sep 2016
94
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
93
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016
92
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

91
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
90
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

89
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 Sep 2016
88
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
86
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
85
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance BugGuide ID
84
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
82
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

81
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
80
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016
79
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

78
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
77
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016
76
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016
75
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
74
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
73
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 Aug 2016
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016

Male

On Hollyhock plant



Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

71
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
70
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
69
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016

Female

BugGuide

First Idaho iNat observation. I also recorded one at Idler's Rest.

68
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 Aug 2016
Several of these flies sit on top of stakes and on raspberry leaves in morning sun. BugGuide ID Female

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

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Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

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Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
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Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
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Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
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Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
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Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
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Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
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Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
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Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
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Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 Aug 2016
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Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
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Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
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Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
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Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
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Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
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Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
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Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
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Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

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Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016

Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves

BugGuide ID



Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

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Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
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Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
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Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
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Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

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Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
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Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
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Bombus vagans remota
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

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Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
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Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
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Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
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Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
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Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
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Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
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Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
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Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
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Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

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Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
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Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
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Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
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Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
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Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
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Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
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Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
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Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
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Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
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Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
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Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID
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Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
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Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
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Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
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Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

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Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

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Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
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Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
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Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 Jul 2016
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try. You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...

Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)

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Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
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Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
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Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
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Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
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Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
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Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 Jul 2016
This is either Riley's or Snowy tree cricket - evidenced by the equally sized and spaced white dots on the abdomen, and the black intermittent rings on the antennae. Nymphs cannot be ID'd to species without a close view of the black dots on the front ...

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

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Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

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Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
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Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
4
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
3
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
2
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 Jul 2016
Just hanging out on a raspberry leaf. Doesn't seem to mind having his picture taken. Body length ~ 30 mm

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

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Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 Jul 2016

This is the first observation from the yard!

I hope to find and identify as many species as possible on our little quarter-acre lot.