Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2022

522
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022 13:15
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
521
Lepthyphantes sp.
3 Nov 2022 15:52
From compost, sampled on 18 Oct 22, observed in sample on 3 Nov 22. 3 mm
520
Philonthus cruentatus
17 Oct 2022 11:51
From compost, 7 mm
519
Sminthurinus sp.
16 Oct 2022 16:12
518
Lepinotus reticulatus
16 Oct 2022 12:46
1 mm, in compost
517
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022 12:08
8 mm, in compost
516
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022 14:05
515
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022 10:18
514
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
27 Sep 2022 12:43
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
513
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022 15:28
On Jessica\'s Aster flowers, ~ 1 mm
512
Eristalis flavipes
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022 16:06
511
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022 15:25
510
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022 10:38
bird bath
509
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022 09:00
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm\r\n\r\nCaloplaca sp. maybe?
508
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
2 Sep 2022 08:59
507
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022 07:35
Compost infusion
506
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022 11:53
In a water bowl in the yard
505
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022 11:12
In a water bowl in the yard.
504
Vanessa atalanta
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022 14:45
503
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022 07:37
Black light trap.\r\nMoth or caddisfly?
502
Xestia c-nigrum
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022 07:35
501
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022 07:30
500
Phycitodes mucidella
29 Aug 2022 07:24
499
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
28 Aug 2022 11:18
498
Orius tristicolor
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022 10:52
497
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022 16:19
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
496
Erythroneura ziczac
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022 08:46
495
Asemum nitidum
22 Aug 2022 08:17
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
494
Polystoechotes punctata
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022 08:12
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
493
Spodoptera praefica
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022 07:46
492
Lacinipolia stricta
22 Aug 2022 07:43
491
Xestia xanthographa
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022 07:42
490
Macaria adonis
22 Aug 2022 07:41
489
Dargida procinctus
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022 07:31
Light trap
488
Upis ceramboides
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022 07:31
487
Idia americalis
27 Jul 2022 06:38
In UV light trap
486
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022 06:35
In UV light trap
485
Acrobasis tricolorella
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022 06:18
484
Toxomerus marginatus
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022 10:45
483
Ichneumon cupitus
23 Jul 2022 17:50
Length 15 mm
482
Leptomantispa pulchella
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022 16:50
481
Buprestis langii
20 Jul 2022 14:20
480
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022 17:31
479
Agrilus cuprescens
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022 09:39
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
478
Ceruchus punctatus
11 Jul 2022 10:16
477
Eudioctria sackeni
9 Jul 2022 13:02
476
Papilio eurymedon
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022 14:34
475
Clytus canadensis
2 Jul 2022 13:24
474
Colladonus montanus
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022 09:56
473
Andrena angustitarsata
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022 15:07
472
Bromus tectorum
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022 10:57
471
Bromus diandrus
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022 09:36
470
Lycogala sp.
9 Jun 2022 09:25
469
Magdalis subtincta
5 Jun 2022 15:22
468
Anthriscus caucalis
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022 16:26
467
Empis sp.
26 May 2022 15:32
466
Epistrophe xanthostoma
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022 13:38
465
Megalonotus sabulicola
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022 12:18
464
Araniella displicata
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022 09:18
463
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022 11:44
462
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022 08:24
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
461
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May 2022 15:26
4 mm
460
Sitona lineatus
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022 15:17
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
459
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022 14:37
In grass cuttings by compost
458
Polyxenus lagurus
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022 08:46
Found under a rotting board. \r\n2 mm
457
Orsodacne atra
24 Apr 2022 15:35
456
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022 15:08
7 mm
455
Myopa vicaria
22 Apr 2022 12:12

Comment from alisonnetta on this observation.

454
Enoclerus eximius
8 Apr 2022 15:58
453
Bitoma crenata
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022 13:40
On birch stump. 3 mm\r\n
452
Colopterus truncatus
28 Mar 2022 08:18
3 mm. On compost bin.
451
Ceroxys latiusculus
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022 15:07
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
450
Agalliini
24 Mar 2022 15:21
On front porch. 3 mm
449
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2022 12:13
I have no idea what this is. It\'s alive, though, and moving slowly on a spruce stump. ~ 5 mm.
448
Leptocera sp.
23 Mar 2022 14:47
Small fly on compost ~ 4 mm
447
Reduvius personatus
(Masked Hunter)
18 Mar 2022 15:49
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
446
Mompha unifasciella
14 Mar 2022 20:51
Wing length ~ 6 mm\r\nCaptured near lamp in bedroom
445
Crucibulum laeve
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022 17:07
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter\r\nOn an old wood chip in yard
444
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022 00:16
From compost pile
443
Corvus corax
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022 13:20
442
Dacrymyces stillatus
15 Feb 2022 11:45
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
441
Gryllus veletis
(Spring Field Cricket)
13 Jan 2022 17:06
Found under a rock after snow melt. 20 mm
440
Falco columbarius
(Merlin)
16 Dec 2021 11:25
439
Ramazzottius sp.
9 Dec 2021 17:28
From moss on a log
438
Philodinidae
8 Dec 2021 00:16
In a backyard puddle
437
Scatella sp.
8 Nov 2021 15:23
~4 mm. On basil plant in house.
436
Haematococcus lacustris
5 Nov 2021 00:16
435
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021 20:27
Birdbath/hay infusion 250x
434
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021 12:32
433
Nymphalis antiopa
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021 10:02
432
Thecophora propinqua
8 Aug 2021 15:42
431
Bruchus pisorum
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021 17:16
On pea pod. Brunchus maybe?
430
Coleophora trifolii
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021 11:19
On raspberry leaf
429
Doratura stylata
8 Jun 2021 11:38
428
Eris militaris
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021 17:43
427
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021 12:29
426
Mallota sackeni
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021 11:39
425
Ampedus behrensi
15 May 2021 17:18
424
Pelegrina aeneola
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021 10:13
on compost bin
423
Phyllotreta sp.
28 Apr 2021 18:43
3 mm\r\nBugGuide
422
Carpophilinae
28 Apr 2021 18:11
On compost bin 3 mm
421
Listrus sp.
28 Apr 2021 16:18
BugGuide
420
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021 11:49
in compost ~ 3 mm
419
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021 11:48
In compost ~ 3 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
418
Lacon rorulentus
23 Apr 2021 14:37
417
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021 15:55
~ 3 mm, on compost pile
416
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021 14:36
In compost pile, 7 mm
415
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021 13:14
10 mm
414
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021 15:40
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.
413
Phanias sp.
27 Mar 2021 16:04
412
Orchesella villosa
20 Mar 2021 12:07
under board
411
Deroceras laeve
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021 12:06
under board
410
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021 00:16
under board
409
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021 16:36
408
Buteo jamaicensis
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021 12:50
407
Diamesinae
2 Mar 2021 15:01
BugGuide ID
406
Agelaius phoeniceus
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021 00:16
405
Alces alces
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021 10:09
404
Parthenolecanium sp.
1 Feb 2021 15:49
On a chokecherry stem
403
Haemorhous cassinii
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021 16:00
402
Ptenothrix sp.
1 Dec 2020 00:16
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
401
Triphosa haesitata
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020 16:04
On wall in bathroom
400
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020 12:38
399
Pollenia vagabunda
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020 12:02
398
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020 12:37
On hollyhock
397
Tripleurospermum inodorum
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020 16:34
396
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020 14:39
395
Physiphora alceae
27 Sep 2020 13:02
On spruce stump, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
394
Pseudaletia unipuncta
25 Sep 2020 08:19
length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap
393
Philaenus spumarius
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 Sep 2020 16:42
392
Pyralis farinalis
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020 11:45
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
391
Choreutis pariana
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020 11:44
390
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020 12:22
389
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020 10:34
388
Tharsalea helloides
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020 10:32
387
Chalcophora angulicollis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020 13:48
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
386
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020 13:47
385
Harmostes reflexulus
5 Aug 2020 16:39
Bug Guide ID
384
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020 09:25
On raspberry leaf
383
Burnsius communis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020 11:40
382
Pseudomalus auratus
8 Jul 2020 11:09
381
Polygonum aviculare
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020 10:50
380
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020 14:44
379
Crioceris duodecimpunctata
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020 14:55
378
Medicago lupulina
(Black Medick)
19 Jun 2020 17:45
Garden weed
377
Molorchus longicollis
18 Jun 2020 13:40
376
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020 11:22
375
Neoclytus muricatulus
11 Jun 2020 15:31
374
Eulonchus tristis
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020 13:02
373
Chrysoteuchia topiarius
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020 10:58
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
372
Sphaerophoria contigua
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020 16:48
371
Bombus insularis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020 14:50
370
Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)
2 Jun 2020 14:03
369
Hesperia juba
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jun 2020 13:51
368
Formica obscuripes
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020 16:10
367
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
29 May 2020 17:41
366
Spizella passerina
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020 13:37
365
Cosmopepla uhleri
28 May 2020 14:07
~ 5 mm
364
Veronica arvensis
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020 12:49
flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed
363
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020 11:08
362
Crabro latipes
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020 13:23
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 ...
361
Baridini
24 May 2020 14:33
~ 3 mm
360
Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumping Spider)
23 May 2020 14:04
BugGuide ID
359
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020 13:49
358
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
23 May 2020 11:52
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
357
Agrocybe acericola
22 May 2020 17:33
356
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May 2020 13:45
355
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020 14:28
354
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020 11:25
353
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
4 May 2020 18:59
352
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020 15:13
351
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020 14:25
350
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020 12:13
349
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020 14:28
348
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020 13:17
347
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020 16:27
346
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020 16:46
~ 8mm
345
Gelis sp.
25 Oct 2019 14:52
344
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019 14:41
343
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019 13:24
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
342
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019 16:33
20 mm
341
Melangyna sp.
7 Oct 2019 16:47
340
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019 16:01
339
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019 17:46
338
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 Sep 2019 17:32
337
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 Sep 2019 15:58
336
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019 16:54
335
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019 10:00
334
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
14 Jul 2019 14:43
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
333
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019 13:53
332
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019 09:41
331
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019 12:43
330
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019 17:05
Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm
329
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019 14:29
Captured in house\r\n7 mm
328
Campopleginae
17 Apr 2019 14:44
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
327
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019 11:21
On concrete block
326
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019 16:33
1.5 mm body length\r\nUnder bark of silver maple tree
325
Prociphilus sp.
17 Oct 2018 16:23
324
Thyanta sp.
18 Sep 2018 10:56
323
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018 14:34
322
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018 13:32
321
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018 12:15
size 1 cm
320
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018 12:06
319
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018 12:04
318
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018 11:59
317
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018 16:06
316
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018 14:40
315
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018 15:31
314
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018 14:01
313
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018 17:41
312
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018 15:16
311
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018 12:44
310
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018 17:43
309
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018 18:21
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
308
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018 14:59
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
307
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018 14:07
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
306
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018 09:15
305
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018 16:12
304
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018 17:18
303
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018 17:04
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
302
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018 14:58
301
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018 00:16
300
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018 18:18
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
299
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018 16:04
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
298
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018 15:58
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
297
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 Jul 2018 15:44
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
296
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 Jul 2018 13:15
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
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018 15:00
23 mm
294
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018 10:34
293
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018 17:46
292
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018 12:06
Length 11 mm
291
Forficula dentata hageni
8 Jul 2018 09:37
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
290
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018 14:15
BugGuide ID
289
Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018 10:17
On a raspberry bush\r\nBugGuide ID
288
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018 17:46
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
287
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018 00:16

12 mm

286
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018 16:43
285
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
4 Jul 2018 15:08
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
284
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018 12:32
283
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018 11:20
On a rose stem
282
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018 11:10
281
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018 11:09
280
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018 12:25
279
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018 15:35
278
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018 13:00
277
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
28 Jun 2018 17:35
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
276
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018 09:24
275
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018 15:26
274
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018 13:40
273
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018 13:58
272
Pristaulacus sp.
19 Jun 2018 18:18
271
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018 15:17
270
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 Jun 2018 16:38
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 ...
269
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018 17:57
~ 13 mm\r\nPatrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
268
Psenini
15 Jun 2018 15:42
~12 mm\r\nEntered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.\r\n
267
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018 17:58
266
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018 17:28
265
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018 15:14
264
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018 10:28
263
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
6 Jun 2018 17:40
262
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018 17:33
261
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018 10:41
260
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018 10:50
259
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018 09:00
258
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018 13:10
257
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018 13:05


Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp

256
Osmia montana neomexicanus
(Mason Bees)
25 May 2018 13:13
Captured after entering hole in stump. Cooled, photographed, and released.
255
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018 11:22
254
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018 07:34
7 mm
253
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018 10:48
252
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018 15:41
251
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018 16:18
4 mm
250
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018 10:13
hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
249
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018 08:37
Trapped inside house
248
Bombus flavifrons nearcticus
(Bumble Bees)
21 May 2018 18:48
~ 13 mm
247
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018 14:29
246
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May 2018 14:21
245
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018 11:32
244
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May 2018 16:05
243
Amblyptilia sp.
13 May 2018 18:44
242
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018 18:46
241
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May 2018 00:16
BugGuide ID
240
Banchus sp.
5 May 2018 13:32
239
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018 13:22
238
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May 2018 12:52
237
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018 09:50
236
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018 10:11
235
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018 16:49
~ 30 mm
234
Ophion sp.
27 Apr 2018 18:12
233
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 Apr 2018 16:37
232
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 Apr 2018 09:58
~ 3 mm, on Golden Currant inflorescence
231
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018 12:41
230
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018 09:26
229
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018 11:10
228
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018 13:15
227
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
5 Apr 2018 09:30
226
Psilopa sp.
29 Mar 2018 14:37
225
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 Jan 2018 11:34
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
224
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017 10:07
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
223
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017 06:09
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
222
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017 12:20
221
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 Oct 2017 11:10
220
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017 12:57
219
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
26 Oct 2017 12:49
218
Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus
26 Oct 2017 11:05
217
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
25 Oct 2017 11:01
216
Voriini
25 Oct 2017 10:45
215
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 Oct 2017 10:44
214
Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)
4 Oct 2017 13:25
213
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017 13:43


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

212
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017 13:33


Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)

211
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017 09:54
210
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017 11:11
209
Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)
28 Jul 2017 11:43
208
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017 13:25


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

207
Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)
13 Jul 2017 08:24
206
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
9 Jul 2017 16:43
205
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017 15:54
204
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017 16:24
203
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017 08:20
202
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 Jul 2017 08:03
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
201
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017 16:49
200
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017 09:42
199
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017 06:22
BugGuide ID
198
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017 08:41
197
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 Jun 2017 16:01
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017 15:56
195
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2017 08:27
194
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
21 Jun 2017 09:50
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017 09:00
192
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017 13:35
191
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017 11:55
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
190
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
17 Jun 2017 13:17
189
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 Jun 2017 10:20
188
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017 13:59
187
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017 06:49
186
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
15 Jun 2017 14:13
185
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 Jun 2017 10:16
184
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 Jun 2017 09:59
183
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017 10:32
182
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017 09:52
181
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017 06:40
180
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 Jun 2017 12:14
179
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017 09:05
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
178
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 Jun 2017 08:53
177
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017 10:07
176
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017 16:32
175
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017 15:42
174
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
24 May 2017 08:47
173
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May 2017 17:27
172
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017 17:14
171
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May 2017 11:36
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017 10:44
169
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017 11:26
168
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017 10:20
167
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017 08:32
On a tulip flower
166
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May 2017 08:29
165
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017 09:28
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017 08:29
163
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May 2017 11:21
BugGuide ID
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017 11:14
161
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017 11:11
160
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017 00:16
BugGuide ID
159
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017 12:30
Grass taking over my garden
158
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
13 May 2017 07:10
10 mm
157
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017 07:07
156
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017 14:36
155
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May 2017 10:26
154
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017 07:26
153
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May 2017 16:35
152
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017 10:41
151
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017 14:52
150
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017 14:51
149
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May 2017 11:58
BugGuide ID
148
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017 08:48
147
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017 00:16
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017 11:15
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
145
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017 13:18
144
Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
4 May 2017 13:18
143
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017 10:24
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
142
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017 18:26
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
141
Therion sp.
3 May 2017 16:08
140
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017 12:43
139
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017 10:56
138
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017 08:42
137
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017 11:58
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
136
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 Apr 2017 09:15
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
135
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017 14:56
134
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017 14:54
133
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 Apr 2017 12:30
132
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 Apr 2017 12:41
131
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017 12:29
130
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017 12:27
129
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017 12:13
128
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017 12:07
127
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017 12:02
126
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017 10:17
125
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017 08:49
124
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017 08:46
123
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017 17:40
122
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017 15:18
121
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 Jan 2017 14:30
120
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017 11:43
119
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017 09:02
118
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017 11:39
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 Dec 2016 14:44
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)

116
Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
115
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
114
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
113
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
112
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
111
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
110
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 Oct 2016 00:16
On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID
109
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016 00:16
108
Lucilia sp.
16 Oct 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016 00:16
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016 00:16
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

105
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016 00:16
On Parsley plant
104
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016 00:16
103
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016 00:16
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016 00:16
101
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

100
Ichneumonini
2 Oct 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

99
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016 00:16
98
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016 00:16
97
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016 00:16
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

96
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016 00:16
95
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

94
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016 00:16
92
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016 00:16
On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

91
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016 00:16
90
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

88
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016 00:16
86
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016 00:16
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016 00:16
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016 00:16
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance BugGuide ID
83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016 00:16
82
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016 00:16
81
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
80
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
79
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016 00:16
78
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016 00:16

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

77
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

76
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016 00:16
75
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016 00:16
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016 00:16
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016 00:16

Male

On Hollyhock plant



Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

71
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 Aug 2016 00:16
BugGuide
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016 00:16
69
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016 00:16

Female

BugGuide

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

68
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016 00:16
Snuck into the house somehow
67
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 Aug 2016 00:16
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
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016 00:16
On a raspberry leaf
65
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016 00:16
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016 00:16
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016 00:16
62
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016 00:16
61
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016 00:16
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
60
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016 00:16
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
59
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016 00:16
58
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016 00:16
57
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016 00:16
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
56
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 Aug 2016 00:16
BugGuide ID
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016 00:16
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016 00:16
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016 00:16
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016 00:16
Female
51
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

50
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016 00:16
49
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016 00:16
48
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016 00:16

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

BugGuide ID



Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016 00:16
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

45
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016 00:16
44
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016 00:16
43
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016 00:16
On tassel of corn plant
42
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016 00:16
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016 00:16
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016 00:16
39
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016 00:16
38
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016 00:16
37
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016 00:16
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
36
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016 00:16
35
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016 00:16
34
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016 00:16
On birch tree trunk
32
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
31
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
30
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
29
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
28
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
27
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016 00:16
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016 00:16
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016 10:21
24
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016 00:16
23
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016 00:16
22
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016 00:16
21
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016 00:16
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID
20
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016 00:16
19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016 00:16
Yard weed
18
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016 00:16
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016 00:16
Female at feeder
14
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016 00:16
13
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016 00:16
12
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016 00:16
11
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016 00:16
10
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 Jul 2016 00:16
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)
8 Jul 2016 00:16
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)
8 Jul 2016 00:16
7
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016 00:16
6
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016 00:16
5
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016 00:16


Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

4
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016 00:16
Male
3
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016 00:16
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 Jul 2016 00:16

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)
6 Jul 2016 00:16
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)