Life on a Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2021

441

Falco columbarius
(Merlin)

16 December, 2021

440

Ramazzottius sp.

9 December, 2021

From moss on a log

439

Philodinidae

8 December, 2021

In a backyard puddle

438

Scatella sp.

8 November, 2021

~4 mm. On basil plant in house.

437

Haematococcus lacustris

5 November, 2021

436

Cephalobidae

28 October, 2021

Birdbath/hay infusion 250x

435

Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)

23 September, 2021

434

Nymphalis antiopa
(Mourning Cloak)

14 August, 2021

433

Thecophora propinqua

8 August, 2021

432

Bruchus pisorum
(Pea Weevil)

1 July, 2021

On pea pod. Brunchus maybe?

431

Coleophora trifolii
(Casebearers)

22 June, 2021

On raspberry leaf

430

Doratura stylata

8 June, 2021

429

Eris militaris
(Bronze Jumping Spider)

22 May, 2021

428

Phasia sp.

17 May, 2021

427

Mallota sackeni
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)

17 May, 2021

426

Ampedus behrensi

15 May, 2021

425

Pelegrina aeneola
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)

1 May, 2021

on compost bin

424

Phyllotreta sp.

28 April, 2021

3 mm\r\nBugGuide

423

Carpophilinae

28 April, 2021

On compost bin 3 mm

422

Listrus sp.

28 April, 2021

BugGuide

421

Tomocerinae

26 April, 2021

in compost ~ 3 mm

420

Scatopsinae

26 April, 2021

In compost ~ 3 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID

419

Lacon rorulentus

23 April, 2021

418

Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)

16 April, 2021

~ 3 mm, on compost pile

417

Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)

3 April, 2021

In compost pile, 7 mm

416

Eurygaster sp.

1 April, 2021

10 mm

415

Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)

28 March, 2021

20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.

414

Phanias sp.

27 March, 2021

413

Orchesella villosa

20 March, 2021

under board

412

Deroceras laeve
(Meadow Slug)

20 March, 2021

under board

411

Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)

20 March, 2021

under board

410

Chironomus sp.

18 March, 2021

409

Buteo jamaicensis
(Red-tailed Hawk)

11 March, 2021

408

Diamesinae

2 March, 2021

BugGuide ID

407

Agelaius phoeniceus
(Red-winged Blackbird)

2 March, 2021

406

Alces alces
(Moose)

20 February, 2021

405

Parthenolecanium sp.

1 February, 2021

On a chokecherry stem

404

Haemorhous cassinii
(Cassin's Finch)

28 January, 2021

403

Ptenothrix sp.

1 December, 2020

On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C

402

Triphosa haesitata
(Tissue Moth)

17 November, 2020

On wall in bathroom

401

Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa

12 October, 2020

400

Pollenia vagabunda
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)

6 October, 2020

399

Niesthrea sp.

4 October, 2020

On hollyhock

398

Tripleurospermum inodorum
(Scentless Mayweed)

29 September, 2020

397

Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)

27 September, 2020

396

Physiphora alceae

27 September, 2020

On spruce stump, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID

395

Pseudaletia unipuncta

25 September, 2020

length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap

394

Philaenus spumarius
(Meadow Spittlebug)

21 September, 2020

393

Pyralis farinalis
(Meal Moth)

19 September, 2020

On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan

392

Choreutis pariana
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)

17 September, 2020

391

Prionyx sp.

6 September, 2020

390

Cylindromyia sp.

6 September, 2020

389

Tharsalea helloides
(Purplish Copper)

6 September, 2020

388

Chalcophora angulicollis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)

25 August, 2020

On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm

387

Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)

21 August, 2020

386

Harmostes reflexulus

5 August, 2020

Bug Guide ID

385

Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon

5 August, 2020

On raspberry leaf

384

Burnsius communis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)

16 July, 2020

383

Pseudomalus auratus

8 July, 2020

382

Polygonum aviculare
(Prostrate Knotweed)

27 June, 2020

381

Lambdina sp.

24 June, 2020

380

Crioceris duodecimpunctata
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)

22 June, 2020

379

Medicago lupulina
(Black Medick)

19 June, 2020

Garden weed

378

Molorchus longicollis

18 June, 2020

377

Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)

18 June, 2020

376

Neoclytus muricatulus

11 June, 2020

375

Eulonchus tristis
(Dusky Sapphire)

11 June, 2020

374

Chrysoteuchia topiarius
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)

10 June, 2020

On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm

373

Sphaerophoria contigua
(Tufted Globetail)

4 June, 2020

372

Bombus insularis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)

3 June, 2020

371

Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)

2 June, 2020

370

Hesperia juba
(Juba Skipper)

1 June, 2020

369

Formica obscuripes
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)

30 May, 2020

368

Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)

29 May, 2020

367

Spizella passerina
(Chipping Sparrow)

29 May, 2020

366

Cosmopepla uhleri

28 May, 2020

~ 5 mm

365

Veronica arvensis
(Corn Speedwell)

28 May, 2020

flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed

364

Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)

28 May, 2020

363

Crabro latipes
(Shield-handed Wasps)

27 May, 2020

BugGuide: \"The male\'s front tibiae are greatly expanded into shields. He covers the female\'s eyes with those things during mating. The plates don\'t blind her, but apparently filter light in such a way that she recognizes this is a male of her own ...

362

Baridini

24 May, 2020

~ 3 mm

361

Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumping Spider)

23 May, 2020

BugGuide ID

360

Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)

23 May, 2020

359

Bibio sp.
(March Flies)

23 May, 2020

On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm

358

Agrocybe acericola

22 May, 2020

357

Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)

16 May, 2020

356

Cosmopepla intergressa hageni

9 May, 2020

355

Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)

7 May, 2020

354

Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)

4 May, 2020

353

Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia

2 May, 2020

352

Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)

28 April, 2020

351

Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)

26 April, 2020

350

Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)

24 April, 2020

349

Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)

21 April, 2020

348

Ypsolopha sp.

17 April, 2020

347

Xerophloea peltata hageni

6 April, 2020

~ 8mm

346

Gelis sp.

25 October, 2019

345

Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)

25 October, 2019

344

Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)

22 October, 2019

On a European Weeping Birch trunk

343

Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)

15 October, 2019

20 mm

342

Melangyna sp.

7 October, 2019

341

Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)

7 September, 2019

340

Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)

3 September, 2019

339

Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)

3 September, 2019

338

Peleteria iterans hageni

1 September, 2019

337

Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)

24 August, 2019

336

Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)

8 August, 2019

335

Rhagoletis indifferens hageni

14 July, 2019

Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.

334

Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)

14 July, 2019

333

Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)

28 April, 2019

332

Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)

24 April, 2019

331

Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)

23 April, 2019

Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm

330

Epermenia sp.

18 April, 2019

Captured in house\r\n7 mm

329

Campopleginae

17 April, 2019

About a dozen or so of these emerged from a Trichiosoma pupa that I collected on March 31 from a Douglas Hawthorn twig. \r\n\r\n~ 8 mm\r\n\r\nI took them to the Barr Entomological Museum at the University of Idaho for identification.\r\n

328

Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)

14 April, 2019

On concrete block

327

Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)

26 March, 2019

1.5 mm body length\r\nUnder bark of silver maple tree

326

Prociphilus sp.

17 October, 2018

325

Thyanta sp.

18 September, 2018

324

Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)

17 September, 2018

323

Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)

15 September, 2018

322

Braconinae

14 September, 2018

size 1 cm

321

Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)

14 September, 2018

320

Ectemnius ruficornis hageni

14 September, 2018

319

Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)

14 September, 2018

318

Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)

13 September, 2018

317

Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)

13 September, 2018

316

Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)

4 September, 2018

315

Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)

15 August, 2018

314

Xestoleptura crassipes hageni

14 August, 2018

313

Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)

13 August, 2018

312

Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)

31 July, 2018

311

Halictus rubicundus hageni
(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 hageni

28 July, 2018

Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm

308

Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)

28 July, 2018

On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall

307

Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)

25 July, 2018

306

Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)

24 July, 2018

305

Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)

15 July, 2018

304

Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)

15 July, 2018

Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump

303

Leucospis affinis hageni

15 July, 2018

302

Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)

15 July, 2018

301

Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)

14 July, 2018

Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm

300

Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)

14 July, 2018

Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm

299

Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)

14 July, 2018

Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm

298

Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)

14 July, 2018

Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm

297

Trypoxylon sp.
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 hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)

11 July, 2018

23 mm

295

Wroughtonia sp.

11 July, 2018

294

Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)

9 July, 2018

293

Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)

9 July, 2018

Length 11 mm

292

Forficula dentata hageni

8 July, 2018

Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market

291

Neurocolpus sp.

7 July, 2018

BugGuide ID

290

Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)

6 July, 2018

On a raspberry bush\r\nBugGuide ID

289

Lestica sp.

5 July, 2018

Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.

288

Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro

5 July, 2018

12 mm

287

Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)

4 July, 2018

286

Lachninae
(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 hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)

3 July, 2018

284

Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)

3 July, 2018

On a rose stem

283

Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)

2 July, 2018

282

Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia

2 July, 2018

281

Euodynerus foraminatus hageni

1 July, 2018

280

Brachymeria sp.

30 June, 2018

279

Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)

30 June, 2018

278

Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)

28 June, 2018

5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today

277

Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)

23 June, 2018

276

Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)

22 June, 2018

275

Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)

22 June, 2018

274

Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)

21 June, 2018

273

Pristaulacus sp.

19 June, 2018

272

Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni

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

12 June, 2018

267

Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)

11 June, 2018

266

Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)

7 June, 2018

265

Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)

7 June, 2018

264

Xorides californicus neomexicanus

6 June, 2018

263

Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)

6 June, 2018

262

Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)

1 June, 2018

261

Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus

28 May, 2018

260

Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)

28 May, 2018

259

Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)

27 May, 2018

258

Panurginus sp.

27 May, 2018

Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp

257

Osmia montana neomexicanus
(Mason Bees)

25 May, 2018

Captured after entering hole in stump. Cooled, photographed, and released.

256

Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)

25 May, 2018

255

Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus

25 May, 2018

7 mm

254

Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)

24 May, 2018

253

Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)

23 May, 2018

252

Osmia sp.
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)

22 May, 2018

Trapped inside house

249

Bombus flavifrons nearcticus
(Bumble Bees)

21 May, 2018

~ 13 mm

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

Amblyptilia sp.

13 May, 2018

243

Rhamphomyia sp.

12 May, 2018

242

Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)

6 May, 2018

BugGuide ID

241

Banchus sp.

5 May, 2018

240

Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)

5 May, 2018

239

Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)

3 May, 2018

238

Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)

3 May, 2018

237

Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(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)

26 April, 2018

233

Cecidomyiidae
(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)

23 April, 2018

230

Lasioglossum ruficorne nearcticus

11 April, 2018

229

Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)

11 April, 2018

228

Priocnemis oregona nearcticus

9 April, 2018

227

Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)

5 April, 2018

226

Psilopa sp.

29 March, 2018

225

Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(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)

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)

9 November, 2017

221

Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)

29 October, 2017

220

Tromatobia sp.

26 October, 2017

219

Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)

26 October, 2017

218

Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus

26 October, 2017

217

Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)

25 October, 2017

216

Voriini

25 October, 2017

215

Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus

25 October, 2017

214

Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)

4 October, 2017

213

Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)

9 August, 2017

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

212

Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)

8 August, 2017

Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)

211

Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)

7 August, 2017

210

Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)

6 August, 2017

209

Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)

28 July, 2017

208

Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)

17 July, 2017

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

207

Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)

13 July, 2017

206

Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)

9 July, 2017

205

Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)

7 July, 2017

204

Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)

5 July, 2017

203

Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)

3 July, 2017

202

Medetera sp.
(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)

1 July, 2017

200

Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)

1 July, 2017

199

Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)

1 July, 2017

BugGuide ID

198

Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)

29 June, 2017

197

Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)

24 June, 2017

196

Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)

24 June, 2017

195

Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)

22 June, 2017

194

Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)

21 June, 2017

193

Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)

21 June, 2017

192

Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)

18 June, 2017

191

Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)

18 June, 2017

Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers

190

Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)

17 June, 2017

189

Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)

17 June, 2017

188

Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)

16 June, 2017

187

Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia

16 June, 2017

186

Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)

15 June, 2017

185

Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)

14 June, 2017

184

Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)

14 June, 2017

183

Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)

8 June, 2017

182

Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)

8 June, 2017

181

Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)

7 June, 2017

180

Merodon equestris flavidus
(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)

5 June, 2017

177

Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)

26 May, 2017

176

Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)

25 May, 2017

175

Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)

24 May, 2017

174

Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)

24 May, 2017

173

Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)

23 May, 2017

172

Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)

23 May, 2017

171

Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)

23 May, 2017

170

Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)

23 May, 2017

169

Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)

22 May, 2017

168

Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)

22 May, 2017

167

Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)

22 May, 2017

On a tulip flower

166

Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)

21 May, 2017

165

Bassaniana sp.

19 May, 2017

164

Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)

19 May, 2017

163

Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus

18 May, 2017

BugGuide ID

162

Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)

18 May, 2017

161

Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus

18 May, 2017

160

Leucophora sp.

18 May, 2017

BugGuide ID

159

Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)

15 May, 2017

Grass taking over my garden

158

Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)

13 May, 2017

10 mm

157

Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)

13 May, 2017

156

Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)

9 May, 2017

155

Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)

9 May, 2017

154

Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)

9 May, 2017

153

Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)

8 May, 2017

152

Oulema sp.

8 May, 2017

151

Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)

7 May, 2017

150

Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)

7 May, 2017

149

Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)

7 May, 2017

BugGuide ID

148

Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)

7 May, 2017

147

Dasysyrphus sp.

7 May, 2017

Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens

146

Taeniopterygidae
(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)

4 May, 2017

144

Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)

4 May, 2017

143

Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(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)

1 May, 2017

138

Arion sp.
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)

28 April, 2017

Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.

135

Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)

27 April, 2017

134

Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)

27 April, 2017

133

Astur cooperii propinqua

27 April, 2017

132

Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus

21 April, 2017

131

Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)

21 April, 2017

130

Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)

21 April, 2017

129

Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)

21 April, 2017

128

Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)

21 April, 2017

127

Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)

21 April, 2017

126

Neoneides muticus propinqua

21 April, 2017

125

Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)

21 April, 2017

124

Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)

21 April, 2017

123

Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua

16 March, 2017

122

Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)

12 January, 2017

121

Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)

10 January, 2017

120

Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)

10 January, 2017

119

Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)

10 January, 2017

118

Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)

2 January, 2017

117

Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)

20 December, 2016

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)

116

Lucilia sp.

16 October, 2016

BugGuide ID

115

Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)

16 October, 2016

BugGuide ID

114

Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)

16 October, 2016

113

Panzeria sp.

16 October, 2016

112

Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)

16 October, 2016

On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID

111

Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)

16 October, 2016

110

Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)

16 October, 2016

109

Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)

16 October, 2016

108

Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)

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

Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)

10 October, 2016

103

Phormia regina remota

10 October, 2016

102

Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota

8 October, 2016

101

Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)

2 October, 2016

BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

100

Ichneumonini

2 October, 2016

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Lygus sp.

2 October, 2016

Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)

2 October, 2016

Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)

2 October, 2016

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Villa sp.

28 September, 2016

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)

28 September, 2016

Gymnosoma sp.

28 September, 2016

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)

25 September, 2016

Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota

24 September, 2016

On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)

24 September, 2016

Archytas sp.

24 September, 2016

BugGuide ID

Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)

21 September, 2016

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

Osbornellus borealis remota

20 September, 2016

BugGuide ID

Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)

19 September, 2016

Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota

19 September, 2016

Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)

11 September, 2016

Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)

10 September, 2016

On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance BugGuide ID

Nabis sp.

7 September, 2016

Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)

7 September, 2016

Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)

5 September, 2016

Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)

5 September, 2016

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)

5 September, 2016

BugGuide ID

Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)

5 September, 2016

Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)

5 September, 2016

BugGuide ID

Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)

5 September, 2016

BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

Mecaphesa sp.

5 September, 2016

BugGuide ID

Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)

2 September, 2016

Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)

25 August, 2016

Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)

24 August, 2016

BugGuide

Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)

24 August, 2016

Male

On Hollyhock plant

Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)

21 August, 2016

Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)

20 August, 2016

Snuck into the house somehow

Buathra perplexa remota

20 August, 2016

Female

BugGuide

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

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)

Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)

17 August, 2016

On a raspberry leaf

Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)

17 August, 2016

Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)

16 August, 2016

Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.

Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)

15 August, 2016

Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)

14 August, 2016

Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.

Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)

14 August, 2016

Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)

13 August, 2016

Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.

Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)

13 August, 2016

BugGuide ID

Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)

13 August, 2016

Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)

13 August, 2016

Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)

13 August, 2016

IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student

Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)

12 August, 2016

Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142

Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)

8 August, 2016

Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)

7 August, 2016

ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.

Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)

2 August, 2016

Female

Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)

31 July, 2016

Condylostylus occidentalis remota

31 July, 2016

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

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)

31 July, 2016

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)

31 July, 2016

Orthotrichaceae

30 July, 2016

On base of birch trunk, north side

Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)

29 July, 2016

Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)

29 July, 2016

Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)

29 July, 2016

On tassel of corn plant

Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)

29 July, 2016

Melissodes sp.

29 July, 2016

Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)

27 July, 2016

Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.

Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)

24 July, 2016

Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)

24 July, 2016

Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)

24 July, 2016

Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)

24 July, 2016

Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying

Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)

24 July, 2016

Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)

22 July, 2016

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)

22 July, 2016

Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)

22 July, 2016

On birch tree trunk

Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)

21 July, 2016

Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)

21 July, 2016

About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.

Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)

21 July, 2016

Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)

21 July, 2016

Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)

21 July, 2016

Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)

21 July, 2016

Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)

20 July, 2016

Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)

19 July, 2016

Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans

19 July, 2016

Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)

19 July, 2016

Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID

Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)

19 July, 2016

Hemipenthes sp.

19 July, 2016

Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)

18 July, 2016

Yard weed

Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)

18 July, 2016

Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)

18 July, 2016

Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)

16 July, 2016

Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)

16 July, 2016

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)

13 July, 2016

Female at feeder

Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)

9 July, 2016

Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)

9 July, 2016

Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)

9 July, 2016

Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)

9 July, 2016

Autographa californica vagrans
(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)

Oecanthus sp.
(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)