Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen for the first time up to 2023
602
Loxia curvirostra
(Red Crossbill)
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
601
Cyanocitta stelleri
(Steller's Jay)
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
600
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
599
Euchromius ocellea
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
598
Arhopalus asperatus
17 Sep 2023
29 mm, UV trap
597
Catocala relicta
(White Underwing)
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
596
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
595
Euxoa auxiliaris
(Army Cutworm Moth)
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
594
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
593
Sitta carolinensis
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
592
Poecile gambeli
(Mountain Chickadee)
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
591
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023.
~1.5 mm
590
Coenosia tigrina
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
26-28 Aug 23
589
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap 26-270 Aug 23
~ 3 mm
588
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
(Caenochrysis)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5mm
587
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
(Exochus)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
This is the first iNat observation for the genus Exochus in the state of Idaho.
586
Epyris sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 August 23, 6 mm
585
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap. 4 mm
Set August 26-28, 2023
584
Agapostemon texanus
(Texas Striped Sweat Bee)
(Texas Striped Sweat Bee)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 11 mm
583
Heliothis Apamea
13 Aug 2023
582
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
UV trap
581
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
580
Oxalis corniculata
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
579
Troglodytes aedon
(House Wren)
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
578
Mordellinae
12 Jun 2023
577
Limenitis lorquini
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
576
Melipotis jucunda
(Merry Graphic Moth)
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
575
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
574
Conura sp.
10 Jun 2023
Collected from a malaise trap that was set from June 8 - 10. ~ 4 mm
573
Malachiinae
(Malachite Beetles)
(Malachite Beetles)
10 Jun 2023
572
Dolichopus obcordatus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 5 mm
This is only the second from this species on iNat - and both are from Idaho!
571
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23
~2.5 mm
570
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.
~ 6 mm
569
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 June 23, 3 mm
568
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23,
3 mm
567
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.
Set June 6-8, 2023
~ 3.5 mm
566
Extenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
7 mm
565
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023.
Length ~ 0.7 mm
564
Tryponini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
Female, 10 mm
563
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~2.5 mm
562
Pimpla sanguinipes
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 9 mm
561
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
10 mm, female
560
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23.
~ 2 mm
559
Odontocolon mellipes
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23
10 mm, female
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum, 14 Jun 24
558
Ischnura cervula
(Pacific Forktail)
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
557
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
556
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
555
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
554
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
553
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On the snowberry bush.
552
Diplolepis sp.
16 May 2023
On an ocean spray bush in front yard.
This is the first Diplolepis that I've seen in the yard.
I've reared many from galls collected elsewhere but, this is the first wild one on our little lot.
551
Anatis rathvoni
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
550
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
549
Ampedus phoenicopterus
4 May 2023
On spruce stump
548
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
547
Abia americana
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
546
Amara aenea
(Common Sun Beetle)
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.
545
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
27 Apr 2023
(Ant - not the beetle)
544
Otiorhynchus meridionalis
(Lilac Root Weevil)
(Lilac Root Weevil)
27 Apr 2023
(The beetle - not the ant)
The two photos of the mounted specimen is the same individual that was being carried by the ant.
543
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
542
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
541
Diachus auratus
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
540
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
539
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
538
Banasa sordida
18 Mar 2023
537
Diamesa sp.
11 Mar 2023
On the inside of the front door.
The third photo is after mounting.
Body length ~ 6 mm
536
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023
Front porch, 4 deg C.
~2.5 mm
535
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
534
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023
In the water drained from a potted orchid.
~ 0.4 mm
533
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023
On concrete wall.
stalk + capsule ~ 1cm
532
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
531
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
530
Accipiter striatus
(Sharp-shinned Hawk)
(Sharp-shinned Hawk)
1 Jan 2023
This hawk was on the ground in our backyard when I startled it.
It flew to a nearby tree, but then flew off before I could get a better picture. It was carrying some type of prey.
529
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
528
Lepthyphantes sp.
18 Oct 2022
Fro compost
527
Philonthus cruentatus
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
526
Sminthurinus aureus
16 Oct 2022
525
Lepinotus reticulatus
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
524
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
523
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
522
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
521
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022
On Jessica's Aster flowers
~ 1 mm
520
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
22 Sep 2022
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
519
Eristalis flavipes
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
518
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
517
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
From bird bath
516
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm
515
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula
(Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid)
(Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid)
2 Sep 2022
From neighbor's hackberry tree.
514
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
From compost infusion
513
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
512
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
511
Eriopygini
29 Aug 2022
510
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
509
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.
508
Xestia c-nigrum
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
507
Vanessa atalanta
(Red Admiral)
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
506
Orius tristicolor
26 Aug 2022
Eating thrips
505
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
504
Erythroneura ziczac
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
503
Polystoechotes punctata
(Giant Lacewing)
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
502
Asemum nitidum
22 Aug 2022
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
501
Macaria adonis
22 Aug 2022
500
Dargida procinctus
(Girdler Moth)
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
UV Light trap
499
Spodoptera praefica
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
498
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
22 Aug 2022
497
Xestia xanthographa
(Square-spot Rustic)
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
496
Idia sp.
6 Aug 2022
495
Upis ceramboides
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
494
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
493
Acrobasis tricolorella
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
492
Toxomerus marginatus
(Margined Calligrapher)
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
491
Ichneumon cupitus
23 Jul 2022
Length 15 mm
Found next to hammock on 23 July 2022. Photographed and posted to iNat, then captured and pinned.
IDed on twitter with help from Davide Dal Pos, Nathaniel Green, and Brandon Claridge.
490
Leptomantispa pulchella
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
Found on window sill. Captured and collected.
489
Buprestis langii
20 Jul 2022
488
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
487
Hyperomyzus sp.
17 Jul 2022
486
Agrilus cuprescens
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
485
Ceruchus punctatus
11 Jul 2022
Found this guy under the stump. I thought it was dead, but when I collected it, it moved.
This is the first stag beetle I've seen in the yard. I added it to the collection.
(Unfortunately, it lost a middle leg during the pinning process.) ...
484
Eudioctria sackeni
9 Jul 2022
483
Papilio eurymedon
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
482
Clytus canadensis
2 Jul 2022
481
Colladonus montanus
(Mountain Leafhopper)
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
480
Andrena angustitarsata
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
479
Bromus tectorum
(Cheatgrass)
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
478
Bromus diandrus
(Ripgut Brome)
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
477
Orthocladiinae
12 Jun 2022
476
Lycogala epidendrum
(Wolf's Milk)
(Wolf's Milk)
9 Jun 2022
475
Magdalis subincta
5 Jun 2022
Based on the apparent 'horns'/squareness at the front of pronotum.
474
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
26 May 2022
473
Epistrophe xanthostoma
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
472
Megalonotus sabulicola
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
471
Araniella displicata
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
470
Anthriscus caucalis
(Bur Parsley)
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
469
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
468
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022
467
Sitona lineatus
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
466
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
465
Polyxenus lagurus
(Bristly Millipede)
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022
Found under a rotting board.
2 mm
464
Orsodacne atra
24 Apr 2022
463
Anthophora pacifica
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
24 Apr 2022
462
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
460
Enoclerus eximius
8 Apr 2022
On spruce stump
459
Bitoma crenata
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm
457
Ceroxys latiusculus
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
456
Empis sp.
26 Mar 2022
455
Ceratagallia sp.
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
454
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2022
Moving slowly on a spruce stump. ~ 5 mm.
Three-sided in cross section and sand-covered.
Ref. Charley Eiseman and Noah Carney's Tracks & Signs of Insects, p.250
452
Crucibulum laeve
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter
On an old wood chip in yard
451
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost
450
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
449
Corvus corax
(Common Raven)
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
448
Dacrymyces stillatus
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
447
Reduvius personatus
(Masked Hunter)
(Masked Hunter)
18 Jan 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
446
Polycauliona sp.
14 Jan 2022
On concrete blocks facing east.
Shrubby sunburst lichen (Polycauliona candelaria) maybe?
445
Falco columbarius
(Merlin)
(Merlin)
16 Dec 2021
I saw a merlin (maybe the same one) on a walk a few days ago.
This morning (16 December 21) I saw one while shoveling snow and managed to get a picture of it.
444
Ramazzottius sp.
9 Dec 2021
From moss on a log
443
Philodinidae
8 Dec 2021
In a backyard puddle
442
Scatella sp.
8 Nov 2021
~4 mm.
On basil plant in house.
441
Haematococcus lacustris
5 Nov 2021
440
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021
Birdbath/hay infusion
439
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
438
Nymphalis antiopa
(Mourning Cloak)
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
437
Thecophora propinqua
8 Aug 2021
436
Bruchus pisorum
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
435
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
434
Doratura stylata
8 Jun 2021
433
Perithous scurra pleuralis
5 Jun 2021
432
Phanias sp.
27 May 2021
~ 9 mm
431
Platypezidae
(Flat-footed Flies)
(Flat-footed Flies)
22 May 2021
430
Eris militaris pleuralis
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
429
Mallota sackeni pleuralis
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
428
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
427
Ampedus behrensi pleuralis
15 May 2021
426
Osmia montana pleuralis
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
13 May 2021
425
Pelegrina aeneola pleuralis
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
On compost bin.
424
Carpophilinae
29 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
421
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
420
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
419
Lacon rorulentus pleuralis
23 Apr 2021
I caught one, cooled it down, and took a picture of it's ventral side.
I thought it was dead since it didn't move at all - and then it clicked into the air and got away.
length 14 mm
418
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
417
Glischrochilus fasciatus pleuralis
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021
In compost pile, 7 mm
416
Hadrobregmini
2 Apr 2021
~ 3 mm, on side of compost bin
415
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021
10 mm
414
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.
Under board on top of soil.
413
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
412
Blaniulidae
(Thin Snake Millipedes)
(Thin Snake Millipedes)
20 Mar 2021
Under log
411
Orchesella villosa pleuralis
20 Mar 2021
Under board
410
Deroceras laeve pleuralis
(Meadow Slug)
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
Under board
409
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
408
Buteo jamaicensis pleuralis
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
407
Agelaius phoeniceus pleuralis
(Red-winged Blackbird)
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
406
Alces alces pleuralis
(Moose)
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021
405
Saissetia coffeae pleuralis
(Hemispherical Scale)
(Hemispherical Scale)
1 Feb 2021
On a chokecherry stem
First iNat observation in Idaho
404
Haemorhous cassinii pleuralis
(Cassin's Finch)
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
403
Dicyrtomina sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
402
Triphosa haesitata pleuralis
(Tissue Moth)
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
401
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
400
Pollenia vagabunda pleuralis
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
399
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
398
Tripleurospermum inodorum pleuralis
(Scentless Mayweed)
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
397
Fieberiella florii pleuralis
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
395
Mythimna unipuncta pleuralis
(Armyworm Moth)
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
393
Pyralis farinalis pleuralis
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
392
Choreutis pariana pleuralis
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
391
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
390
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
389
Tharsalea helloides pleuralis
(Purplish Copper)
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
388
Chalcophora angulicollis pleuralis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
387
Anthophora urbana pleuralis
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
On a hollyhock flower
386
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
384
Medicago lupulina pleuralis
(Black Medick)
(Black Medick)
19 Jul 2020
383
Burnsius communis pleuralis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
382
Pseudomalus auratus pleuralis
8 Jul 2020
381
Hesperia juba pleuralis
(Juba Skipper)
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jul 2020
380
Polygonum aviculare pleuralis
(Prostrate Knotweed)
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
379
Crioceris duodecimpunctata pleuralis
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
378
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
377
Molorchus ongicollis pleuralis
18 Jun 2020
On Mallow-leaf Ninebark leaf. I caught it in a vial, cooled it down in the fridge, and photographed and posted it on iNaturalist.
It was IDed that night by Merrill Peterson (author of Pacific Northwest Insects ).
375
Eulonchus tristis pleuralis
(Dusky Sapphire)
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020
A Jeweled Spider Fly in subfamily Panopinae (tarantula flies)
Identified by Merrill Peterson, author of Pacific Northwest Insects
ZooKeys: Jewelled spider flies of North America (Diptera, Acroceridae)
...
374
Chrysoteuchia topiarius pleuralis
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
373
Sphaerophoria contigua pleuralis
(Tufted Globetail)
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
372
Bombus insularis pleuralis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
370
Agapostemon virescens pleuralis
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
2 Jun 2020
369
Formica obscuripes pleuralis
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
368
Spizella passerina pleuralis
(Chipping Sparrow)
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
367
Cosmopepla uhleri pleuralis
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
366
Veronica arvensis pleuralis
(Corn Speedwell)
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
365
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes pleuralis
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
364
Crabro latipes pleuralis
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020
362
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
361
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
359
Agrocybe acericola pleuralis
22 May 2020
357
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
356
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
355
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
354
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
353
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
352
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
351
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
350
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
349
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
348
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8 mm
347
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Jan 2020
345
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
344
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
343
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
342
Melangyna sp.
(Halfbands)
(Halfbands)
7 Oct 2019
On Big Sage flowers
341
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
340
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
337
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
336
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
335
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
334
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
333
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
332
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm
Nymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
331
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 Apr 2019
Tiny midge-like insects all over Penstemon leaves
330
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
329
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden
~ 7 mm
328
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house
7 mm
327
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. ...
326
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
325
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length
Under bark of silver maple tree
324
Sergiolus sp.
16 Mar 2019
On desk. ~ 10 mm body length
322
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
321
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
320
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
319
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
318
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
matthias22 matthias22: Female clypeus golden, tergum 1 with spots
315
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
Nesting at spruce stump
314
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
313
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
312
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
311
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
310
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
309
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
308
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.
7 mm
307
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves
5 - 7 mm tall
306
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel
~ 3 mm
305
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
Lurking at the bee hotel
304
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
On a Hollyhock flower
303
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
302
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
301
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
300
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
299
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!)
298
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
297
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
296
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
Length 10 mm
294
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
293
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
292
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
291
Forficula dentata hageni
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers' Market
290
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018
289
Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
On raspberry bush
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1551452#2649127
288
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
287
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.
286
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
285
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
284
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
283
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
282
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
281
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
278
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
277
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
276
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
275
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
274
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
273
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
271
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 ...
270
Psenini
15 Jun 2018
~12 mm
Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.
269
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018
~ 13 mm
Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii
268
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 Jun 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed.
Length 9 mm
267
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
266
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
265
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
264
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
263
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
262
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
261
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Immature male
260
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
259
Melecta sp.
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
27 May 2018
258
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018
257
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
256
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
255
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
254
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
253
Xorides californicus nearcticus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
252
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
251
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
250
Vespula altropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
249
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
247
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
246
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
244
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018
242
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
240
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
238
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
237
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
234
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
233
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
232
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
231
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
230
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.
228
Thyanta sp.
18 Jan 2018
227
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
226
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall.
Length 5 mm
225
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
224
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
223
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)
222
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
215
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
214
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
213
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
212
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
210
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
207
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
206
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
205
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
203
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
202
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
200
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
198
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
196
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
194
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
191
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
190
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
189
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
187
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.
186
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
185
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
184
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
183
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
182
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
181
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
179
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
178
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
177
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
176
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
175
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
173
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
172
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
171
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
170
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
168
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
167
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
166
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
160
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
158
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
157
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
156
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
154
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
152
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
151
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
150
Noctua pronuba propinqua
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
149
Agrocybe pediades propinqua
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID
147
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
146
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
143
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
142
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
141
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
140
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
139
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
138
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
137
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
136
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
133
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
132
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
131
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
130
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
129
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
128
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
127
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
126
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
125
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
124
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.
123
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.
122
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
121
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
120
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)
119
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
118
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
116
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
115
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
113
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
111
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
110
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
109
Pompilinae
12 Oct 2016
108
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
107
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
106
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
105
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016
104
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
103
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
102
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
101
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
100
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
99
Hylaeus sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
98
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
97
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
96
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
95
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
27 Sep 2016
94
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
93
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
91
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
90
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
88
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
86
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
85
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
84
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
83
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
82
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
80
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
79
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
77
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
75
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
74
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
73
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
71
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
70
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
69
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016
68
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)
67
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
66
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
65
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
64
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
63
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
62
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
61
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
59
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
57
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
56
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
55
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
54
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
53
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
52
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
51
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
50
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
49
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
48
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
47
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
46
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
45
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
44
Bombus vagans remota
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
43
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
42
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
39
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
38
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
37
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
36
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
35
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
33
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
32
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
31
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
30
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
29
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
28
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
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
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
24
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
23
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
22
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
21
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
20
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
18
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
17
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
16
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
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
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)
12
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
11
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
10
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
9
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
8
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)
7
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
6
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
5
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
4
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
3
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
2
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)
1
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.