Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen for the first time up to 2018
326
Prociphilus sp.
17 October, 2018
325
Thyanta sp.
18 September, 2018
324
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 September, 2018
323
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 September, 2018
322
Braconinae
14 September, 2018
size 1 cm
321
Iphthiminus serratus
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 September, 2018
320
Ectemnius ruficornis
14 September, 2018
319
Ectemnius cephalotes
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 September, 2018
318
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 September, 2018
317
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 September, 2018
316
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 September, 2018
315
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 August, 2018
314
Xestoleptura crassipes
14 August, 2018
313
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 August, 2018
312
Larinus curtus
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 July, 2018
311
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 July, 2018
310
Monodontomerus sp.
28 July, 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
309
Krombeinopyga pumila
28 July, 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
308
Gymnosporangium globosum
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 July, 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
307
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 July, 2018
306
Bombus griseocollis
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2018
305
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 July, 2018
304
Hoplitis albifrons
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 July, 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
303
Leucospis affinis
15 July, 2018
302
Exitianus exitiosus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 July, 2018
301
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
300
Megachile angelarum
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
299
Megachile pugnata
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
298
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 July, 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
297
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 July, 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!)
296
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 July, 2018
23 mm
295
Wroughtonia sp.
11 July, 2018
294
Macaria lorquinaria
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 July, 2018
293
Archips argyrospila
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 July, 2018
Length 11 mm
292
Forficula dentata
8 July, 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
289
Lestica sp.
5 July, 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
288
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 July, 2018
12 mm
287
Papilio multicaudata
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 July, 2018
286
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
(Giant Aphids)
4 July, 2018
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
285
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 July, 2018
284
Macrosiphum rosae
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 July, 2018
On a rose stem
283
Hypericum perforatum
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 July, 2018
282
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 July, 2018
281
Euodynerus foraminatus
1 July, 2018
280
Brachymeria sp.
30 June, 2018
279
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 June, 2018
278
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
(Dermacentor)
28 June, 2018
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
277
Rhionaeschna multicolor
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 June, 2018
276
Argia vivida
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 June, 2018
275
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 June, 2018
274
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 June, 2018
273
Pristaulacus sp.
19 June, 2018
272
Phymatodes dimidiatus
19 June, 2018
271
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 June, 2018
body length ~ 13 mm\r\n\r\n\"This is likely Perithous s. neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. See reference here.\" BugGuide\r\n\r\nThat makes sense since these ichneumon wasps are hanging out aroun ...
270
Gasteruption sp.
15 June, 2018
~ 13 mm\r\nPatrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
269
Psenini
15 June, 2018
~12 mm\r\nEntered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.\r\n
268
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 June, 2018
267
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 June, 2018
266
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 June, 2018
265
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 June, 2018
264
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
6 June, 2018
263
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 June, 2018
262
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 June, 2018
261
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May, 2018
260
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May, 2018
259
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May, 2018
258
Panurginus sp.
27 May, 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
257
Osmia montana neomexicanus
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
25 May, 2018
Captured after entering hole in stump. Cooled, photographed, and released.
256
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May, 2018
255
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May, 2018
7 mm
254
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2018
253
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May, 2018
252
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May, 2018
4 mm
251
Polochrum sp.
22 May, 2018
hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
250
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May, 2018
Trapped inside house
249
Bombus flavifrons nearcticus
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
21 May, 2018
~ 13 mm
248
Sapyga sp.
20 May, 2018
247
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May, 2018
246
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May, 2018
245
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
(Chrysura)
15 May, 2018
244
Amblyptilia sp.
13 May, 2018
243
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May, 2018
241
Banchus sp.
5 May, 2018
240
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May, 2018
239
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
3 May, 2018
238
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May, 2018
237
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May, 2018
236
Lithobiidae
30 April, 2018
~ 30 mm
235
Ophion sp.
27 April, 2018
234
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 April, 2018
233
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 April, 2018
~ 3 mm, on Golden Currant inflorescence
232
Harpalinae
24 April, 2018
231
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 April, 2018
230
Lasioglossum ruficorne nearcticus
11 April, 2018
229
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 April, 2018
228
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 April, 2018
227
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
(Turkey Vulture)
5 April, 2018
226
Psilopa sp.
29 March, 2018
225
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 January, 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
224
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 December, 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
223
Alucita sp.
14 December, 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
222
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 November, 2017
221
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 October, 2017
220
Tromatobia sp.
26 October, 2017
219
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
(Diamondback Moth)
26 October, 2017
218
Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus
26 October, 2017
217
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
(Common Sickleleg)
25 October, 2017
216
Voriini
25 October, 2017
215
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 October, 2017
214
Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
4 October, 2017
213
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 August, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
212
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 August, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)
211
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 August, 2017
210
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 August, 2017
209
Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)
(Sulphur Moth)
28 July, 2017
208
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 July, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
207
Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
13 July, 2017
206
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
(Hedychrum)
9 July, 2017
205
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 July, 2017
204
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 July, 2017
203
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 July, 2017
202
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 July, 2017
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
201
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 July, 2017
200
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 July, 2017
198
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 June, 2017
197
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 June, 2017
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 June, 2017
195
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2017
194
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
21 June, 2017
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 June, 2017
192
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 June, 2017
191
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 June, 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
190
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
17 June, 2017
189
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 June, 2017
188
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 June, 2017
187
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 June, 2017
186
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
(Tenthredo)
15 June, 2017
185
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 June, 2017
184
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 June, 2017
183
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 June, 2017
182
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 June, 2017
181
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 June, 2017
180
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 June, 2017
179
Aleochara sp.
5 June, 2017
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
178
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 June, 2017
177
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May, 2017
176
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May, 2017
175
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2017
174
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May, 2017
173
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May, 2017
172
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May, 2017
171
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May, 2017
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May, 2017
169
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May, 2017
168
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May, 2017
167
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May, 2017
On a tulip flower
166
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May, 2017
165
Bassaniana sp.
19 May, 2017
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May, 2017
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May, 2017
161
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May, 2017
159
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May, 2017
Grass taking over my garden
158
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
13 May, 2017
10 mm
157
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May, 2017
156
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May, 2017
155
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May, 2017
154
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May, 2017
153
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May, 2017
152
Oulema sp.
8 May, 2017
151
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May, 2017
150
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May, 2017
148
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May, 2017
147
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May, 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May, 2017
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
145
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May, 2017
144
Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
4 May, 2017
143
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May, 2017
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
142
Sylvicola sp.
3 May, 2017
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
141
Therion sp.
3 May, 2017
140
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May, 2017
139
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May, 2017
138
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May, 2017
137
Spilichneumon sp.
30 April, 2017
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
136
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 April, 2017
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
135
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 April, 2017
134
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 April, 2017
133
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 April, 2017
132
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 April, 2017
131
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 April, 2017
130
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 April, 2017
129
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 April, 2017
128
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 April, 2017
127
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 April, 2017
126
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 April, 2017
125
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017
124
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017
123
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 March, 2017
122
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 January, 2017
121
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 January, 2017
120
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 January, 2017
119
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 January, 2017
118
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 January, 2017
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 December, 2016
116
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 October, 2016
115
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 October, 2016
113
Panzeria sp.
16 October, 2016
111
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 October, 2016
109
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 October, 2016
108
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 October, 2016
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 October, 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 October, 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
105
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 October, 2016
On Parsley plant
104
Phormia regina remota
10 October, 2016
103
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 October, 2016
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 October, 2016
101
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 October, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
100
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 October, 2016
98
Lygus sp.
2 October, 2016
97
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 October, 2016
96
Gymnosoma sp.
28 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
95
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 September, 2016
94
Villa sp.
28 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 September, 2016
92
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 September, 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
91
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 September, 2016
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 September, 2016
86
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 September, 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 September, 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 September, 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
83
Nabis sp.
7 September, 2016
82
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 September, 2016
81
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 September, 2016
78
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 September, 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
77
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 September, 2016
76
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 September, 2016
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 September, 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 August, 2016
71
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 August, 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 August, 2016
69
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 August, 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
68
Buathra perplexa remota
20 August, 2016
67
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 August, 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)
66
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 August, 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 August, 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 August, 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 August, 2016
62
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 August, 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
61
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 August, 2016
60
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 August, 2016
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
59
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 August, 2016
58
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 August, 2016
57
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 August, 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 August, 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 August, 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 August, 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 August, 2016
Female
51
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 July, 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
50
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 July, 2016
49
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
48
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 July, 2016
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 July, 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Melissodes sp.
29 July, 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
45
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 July, 2016
44
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 July, 2016
On tassel of corn plant
43
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2016
42
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 July, 2016
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 July, 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 July, 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
39
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 July, 2016
38
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 July, 2016
37
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 July, 2016
36
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 July, 2016
35
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 July, 2016
33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 July, 2016
On birch tree trunk
32
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 July, 2016
31
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 July, 2016
30
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 July, 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
29
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 July, 2016
28
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 July, 2016
27
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 July, 2016
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 July, 2016
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 July, 2016
24
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 July, 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
23
Hemipenthes sp.
19 July, 2016
22
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 July, 2016
21
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 July, 2016
20
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 July, 2016
Yard weed
19
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 July, 2016
18
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 July, 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 July, 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 July, 2016
Female at feeder
14
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 July, 2016
13
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 July, 2016
12
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 July, 2016
11
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
9 July, 2016
10
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 July, 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)
9
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 July, 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)
8
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 July, 2016
7
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 July, 2016
6
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 July, 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
5
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 July, 2016
4
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 July, 2016
Male
3
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 July, 2016
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 July, 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.
1
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 July, 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)