Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen for the first time up to 2019
344
Cycloneda polita
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
342
Parmelia sulcata
(Shield Lichen)
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
341
Pterostichus melanarius
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
340
Melangyna sp.
(Halfbands)
(Halfbands)
7 Oct 2019
On Big Sage flowers
339
Achyra rantalis
(Garden Webworm Moth)
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
337
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
335
Halyomorpha halys
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
334
Eristalis arbustorum
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
333
Rhagoletis indifferens
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
332
Vespula consobrina
(Blackjacket)
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
331
Setophaga townsendi
(Townsend's Warbler)
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
330
Gryllus veletis
(Spring Field Cricket)
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm
Nymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
329
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 Apr 2019
Tiny midge-like insects all over Penstemon leaves
328
Celastrina asheri
(Asher's Blue)
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
327
Steatoda triangulosa
(Triangulate Combfoot)
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden
~ 7 mm
326
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house
7 mm
325
Campopleginae
17 Apr 2019
About a dozen of these emerged from a Trichiosoma pupa collected on March 31 from a Douglas Hawthorn twig.
8 mm
I took them to the Barr Entomological Museum at the University of Idaho for identification. ...
324
Grimmia pulvinata
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
323
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length
Under bark of silver maple tree
322
Sergiolus sp.
16 Mar 2019
On desk. ~ 10 mm body length
320
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
319
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
317
Ectemnius cephalotes
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
316
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
315
Ectemnius ruficornis
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
matthias22 matthias22: Female clypeus golden, tergum 1 with spots
314
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
Nesting at spruce stump
312
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
311
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
310
Xestoleptura crassipes
14 Aug 2018
309
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
308
Larinus curtus
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
307
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
306
Krombeinopyga pumila
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.
7 mm
305
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel
~ 3 mm
304
Gymnosporangium globosum
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves
5 - 7 mm tall
303
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
Lurking at the bee hotel
302
Bombus griseocollis
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
On a Hollyhock flower
301
Leucospis affinis
15 Jul 2018
300
Exitianus exitiosus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
299
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
298
Hoplitis albifrons
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
297
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
296
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
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!)
295
Megachile angelarum
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
Length 10 mm
294
Megachile pugnata
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
293
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
291
Archips argyrospila
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
290
Macaria lorquinaria
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
289
Forficula dentata
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers' Market
288
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018
287
Phylloecus trimaculatus
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
On raspberry bush
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1551452#2649127
286
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018
12 mm
285
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
284
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
(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.
283
Papilio multicaudata
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
282
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
281
Macrosiphum rosae
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
280
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
279
Hypericum perforatum
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
278
Euodynerus foraminatus
1 Jul 2018
275
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
(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
274
Rhionaeschna multicolor
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
273
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
272
Argia vivida
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
271
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
269
Phymatodes dimidiatus
19 Jun 2018
268
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 ...
267
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018
~ 13 mm
Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii
266
Psenini
15 Jun 2018
~12 mm
Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.
265
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 Jun 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed.
Length 9 mm
264
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
263
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
262
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
261
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
260
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
259
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
258
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Immature male
257
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
256
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
255
Melecta sp.
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
27 May 2018
254
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
253
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
252
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
251
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
250
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
249
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
248
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
247
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
246
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
245
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
243
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
241
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018
238
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
237
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
235
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
234
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
231
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
230
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
229
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
228
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
227
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
(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.
225
Thyanta sp.
18 Jan 2018
224
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 Jan 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
223
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall.
Length 5 mm
222
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
221
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
220
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(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)
219
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
212
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
211
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
210
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
209
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
207
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
204
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
203
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
201
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
199
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
198
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
197
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
191
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
189
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(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
187
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
186
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
184
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(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.
183
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
182
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
181
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
180
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
179
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
177
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(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
176
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
175
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
174
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
173
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
172
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
170
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
169
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
168
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
167
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
165
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
164
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
163
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
161
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
157
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
155
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
153
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
152
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
151
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
150
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
149
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
148
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
147
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
145
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID
144
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
143
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
141
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
139
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
138
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
137
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
136
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
135
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
134
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
133
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
132
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
131
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
130
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
128
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
127
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
125
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
124
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
123
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
122
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
121
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
120
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(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.
119
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
118
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(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)
116
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
113
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
112
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
111
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
109
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
108
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
107
Pompilinae
12 Oct 2016
106
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
105
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
104
Sceliphron caementarium propinqua
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
103
Phormia regina propinqua
10 Oct 2016
102
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
101
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
100
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
99
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
98
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
97
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
96
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
95
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
94
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
92
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
90
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
87
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
86
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
83
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
82
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
81
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
79
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
77
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
76
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
71
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
69
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
68
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016
67
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)
66
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
62
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
61
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
59
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
58
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
57
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
51
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
50
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
49
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
48
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
45
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
44
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
43
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
42
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
39
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
38
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
37
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
36
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
35
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
34
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
32
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
31
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
30
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
29
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
28
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
27
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
25
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
24
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
23
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
22
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
21
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
20
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
19
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
18
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
14
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
13
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
12
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
(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)
11
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
10
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
9
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
(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)
8
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
7
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
6
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
5
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
4
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
3
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(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.
1
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
(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)