Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2019

131
Priocnemis oregona
23 Apr 2019 00:16:40
130
Iphthiminus serratus
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
31 Jan 2019 00:16:40
23 mm
129
Exitianus exitiosus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018 00:16:40
128
Pristaulacus sp.
6 Jul 2018 00:16:40
Body length ~ 12 mm
127
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018 00:16:40

12 mm

126
Misumena vatia
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
19 May 2018 00:16:40
with prey
125
Platycryptus californicus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May 2018 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
124
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 May 2017 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
123
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
122
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017 00:16:40
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
121
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID
120
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
119
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
118
Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
117
Junco hyemalis
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
116
Taraxacum officinale
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
115
Delphinium ajacis
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
114
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
113
Lucilia sp.
16 Oct 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
112
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016 00:16:40
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
111
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016 00:16:40
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

110
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016 00:16:40
On Parsley plant
109
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016 00:16:40
108
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016 00:16:40
107
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016 00:16:40
106
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016 00:16:40
105
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016 00:16:40
104
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

103
Ichneumonini
2 Oct 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

102
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

101
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016 00:16:40
100
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

99
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

98
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016 00:16:40
97
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016 00:16:40
96
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
95
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016 00:16:40
On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

94
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

93
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
92
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016 00:16:40
91
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016 00:16:40
90
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016 00:16:40
89
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016 00:16:40
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance BugGuide ID
88
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016 00:16:40
87
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016 00:16:40
86
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

85
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
84
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
83
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
82
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
81
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

80
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
79
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016 00:16:40
78
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016 00:16:40
77
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016 00:16:40

Male

On Hollyhock plant



Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

76
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 Aug 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide
75
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016 00:16:40
74
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Snuck into the house somehow
73
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016 00:16:40

Female

BugGuide

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

72
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 Aug 2016 00:16:40
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)

71
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016 00:16:40
On a raspberry leaf
70
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016 00:16:40
69
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
68
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016 00:16:40
67
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016 00:16:40
66
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
65
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
64
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016 00:16:40
63
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016 00:16:40
62
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 Aug 2016 00:16:40
BugGuide ID
61
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
60
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016 00:16:40
59
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016 00:16:40
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
58
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016 00:16:40
Female
57
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016 00:16:40
56
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016 00:16:40

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

BugGuide ID



Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

55
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016 00:16:40
54
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

53
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016 00:16:40
On base of birch trunk, north side
52
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016 00:16:40
On tassel of corn plant
51
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016 00:16:40
50
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

49
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016 00:16:40
48
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016 00:16:40
47
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
46
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016 00:16:40
45
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
44
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016 00:16:40
43
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016 00:16:40
42
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016 00:16:40
41
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016 00:16:40
On birch tree trunk
40
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

39
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016 00:16:40
38
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
37
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
36
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
35
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
34
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
33
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016 00:16:40
32
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016 00:16:40
31
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016 00:16:40
30
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016 00:16:40
29
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID
28
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016 00:16:40
27
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016 00:16:40
26
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Yard weed
25
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

24
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016 00:16:40
23
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

22
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Female at feeder
21
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016 00:16:40
20
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 Jul 2016 00:16:40
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)

19
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016 00:16:40
18
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016 00:16:40
17
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016 00:16:40
16
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 Jul 2016 00:16:40
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)

15
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016 00:16:40
14
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016 00:16:40
Male
13
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016 00:16:40
12
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016 00:16:40
11
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016 00:16:40


Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

10
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016 00:16:40
9
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 Jul 2016 00:16:40
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)

8
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 Jul 2016 00:16:40

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.

7
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23.\r\nLength ~4.5 mm
6
Trichopria sp.
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
5
Halyomorpha halys vagrans
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
From Malaise trap set 26-28 June 23. ~ 4 mm
4
Ceratina acantha vagrans
(Small Carpenter Bees)
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
Malaise trap, 6 mm
3
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
2
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
On compost bin, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nFlies were waving wings in a mating display\r\n\r\n@zdanko \r\n
1
Conura sp.
1 Jan 1970 01:16:40
From 26-27 Aug 23 Malaise trap. ~4.5 mm