Yard and Year ListsTaxa seen for the first time up to 2023
599
Loxia curvirostra
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
598
Cyanocitta stelleri
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
597
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
22 Sep 2023
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
596
Arhopalus asperatus
17 Sep 2023
27 mm, UV trap
595
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
594
Catocala relicta
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
593
Euxoa auxiliaris
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
592
Euchromius ocellea
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
591
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
590
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
589
Sitta carolinensis
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
588
Poecile gambeli
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
587
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
586
Coenosia tigrina
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
585
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.
584
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
583
Epyris sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23, \r\n6 mm
582
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
581
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap. 4 mm
580
Apamea sp.
13 Aug 2023
579
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
578
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
577
Oxalis corniculata
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
576
Troglodytes aedon
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
575
Phyciodes cocyta
(Northern Crescent)
21 Jun 2023
574
Melipotis jucunda
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
573
Limenitis lorquini
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
572
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
571
Pimpla sanguinipes
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\n~ 9 mm
570
Dolichopus obcordatus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 5 mm
569
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
568
Andrena crataegi
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 10 mm
567
Megachile frigida
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\n13 mm
566
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap 8 June 23
3 mm
565
Conura sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 4 mm
564
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, ~2.5 mm
563
Agapostemon subtilior
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 10 mm
562
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 3 mm
561
Exenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023\n7 mm
560
Encyrtidae
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023
~ 1 mm
Encyrtidae?
559
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023. Length ~ 0.7 mm
558
Extenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
7 mm
...
557
Tryponini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
Female, 10 mm
556
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23.\r\n~ 2 mm
555
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.\r\n~ 6 mm
554
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23\n10 mm
553
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\r\nSet June 6-8, 2023.\r\n~ 3,5 mm
552
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~2.5 mm
551
Ischnura cervula
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
550
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
549
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
548
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
547
Platypezinae
17 May 2023
546
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
545
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On a snowberry bush.
544
Diplolepis sp.
16 May 2023
543
Anatis rathvoni
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
542
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
541
Ampedus phoenicopterus
4 May 2023
540
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
539
Abia americana
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
538
Amara aenea
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.\n
537
Otiorhynchus meridionalis
(Lilac Root Weevil)
27 Apr 2023
(The beetle - not the ant)\r\n\r\nThe two photos of the mounted specimen is the same individual that was being carried by the ant.
536
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 Apr 2023
On a spruce stump. \r\n\r\n4mm
535
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
534
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
533
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
532
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
531
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
530
Banasa sordida
18 Mar 2023
529
Diplocladius sp.
18 Mar 2023
4 mm. Front porch
528
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023
Front porch 4 deg C.\r\n~2.5 mm
527
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
526
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023
in the water drained from a potted orchid. ~ 0.4 mm
525
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023
On concrete wall. \nstalk + capsule ~ 1cm
524
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
523
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
522
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
521
Lepthyphantes sp.
3 Nov 2022
From compost, sampled on 18 Oct 22, observed in sample on 3 Nov 22. 3 mm
520
Philonthus cruentatus
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
519
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
518
Sminthurinus sp.
16 Oct 2022
517
Lepinotus reticulatus
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
516
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
515
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
514
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
27 Sep 2022
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
513
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022
On Jessica\'s Aster flowers, ~ 1 mm
512
Eristalis flavipes
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
511
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
510
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
bird bath
509
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
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
507
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
Compost infusion
506
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard
505
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard.
504
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.\r\nMoth or caddisfly?
503
Xestia c-nigrum
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
502
Vanessa atalanta
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
501
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
500
Phycitodes sp.
29 Aug 2022
499
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
28 Aug 2022
498
Orius tristicolor
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022
497
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
496
Erythroneura ziczac
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
495
Polystoechotes punctata
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
494
Lacinipolia stricta
22 Aug 2022
493
Asemum nitidum
22 Aug 2022
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
492
Macaria adonis
22 Aug 2022
491
Dargida procinctus
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
Light trap
490
Spodoptera praefica
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
489
Xestia xanthographa
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
488
Upis ceramboides
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
487
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
486
Idia americalis
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
485
Acrobasis tricolorella
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
484
Toxomerus marginatus
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
483
Ichneumon cupitus
23 Jul 2022
Length 15 mm
482
Leptomantispa pulchella
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
481
Buprestis langii
20 Jul 2022
480
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
479
Agrilus cuprescens
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
478
Ceruchus punctatus
11 Jul 2022
477
Eudioctria sackeni
9 Jul 2022
476
Papilio eurymedon
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
475
Clytus canadensis
2 Jul 2022
474
Colladonus montanus
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
473
Andrena angustitarsata
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
472
Bromus tectorum
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
471
Bromus diandrus
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
470
Lycogala sp.
9 Jun 2022
469
Magdalis subtincta
5 Jun 2022
468
Empis sp.
26 May 2022
467
Araniella displicata
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
466
Anthriscus caucalis
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
465
Epistrophe xanthostoma
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
464
Megalonotus sabulicola
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
463
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022
462
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
461
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May 2022
4 mm
460
Tipula oleracea
(Marsh Crane Fly)
20 May 2022
459
Sitona lineatus
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
458
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
457
Polyxenus lagurus
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022
Found under a rotting board. \r\n2 mm
456
Orsodacne atra
24 Apr 2022
455
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
454
Myopa vicaria
22 Apr 2022
453
Enoclerus eximius
8 Apr 2022
452
Bitoma crenata
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm\r\n
451
Colopterus truncatus
28 Mar 2022
3 mm. On compost bin.
450
Ceroxys latiusculus
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
449
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2022
I have no idea what this is. It\'s alive, though, and moving slowly on a spruce stump. ~ 5 mm.
448
Agalliini
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
447
Leptocera sp.
23 Mar 2022
Small fly on compost ~ 4 mm
446
Reduvius personatus
(Masked Hunter)
18 Mar 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
445
Mompha sp.
14 Mar 2022
Wing length ~ 6 mm\r\nCaptured near lamp in bedroom
444
Crucibulum laeve
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter\r\nOn an old wood chip in yard
443
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost.
442
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
441
Corvus corax
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
440
Astur cooperii
22 Feb 2022
439
Dacrymycetaceae
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
438
Ramazzottius sp.
9 Dec 2021
From moss on a log
437
Philodinidae
8 Dec 2021
In a backyard puddle
436
Scatella sp.
8 Nov 2021
~4 mm. On basil plant in house.
435
Haematococcus lacustris
5 Nov 2021
434
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021
Birdbath/hay infusion 250x
433
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
432
Nymphalis antiopa
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
431
Thecophora propinqua
8 Aug 2021
430
Bruchus pisorum
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
429
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
428
Doratura stylata
8 Jun 2021
427
Eris militaris
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
426
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
425
Mallota sackeni
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
424
Ampedus behrensi
15 May 2021
423
Pelegrina aeneola
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
on compost bin
422
Listrus sp.
28 Apr 2021
421
Carpophilinae
28 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
420
Phyllotreta sp.
28 Apr 2021
419
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021
418
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
in compost ~ 3 mm
417
Lacon rorulentus
23 Apr 2021
416
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
~ 3 mm, on compost pile
415
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021
In compost pile, 7 mm
414
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021
10 mm
413
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.
412
Phanias sp.
27 Mar 2021
411
Orchesella villosa
20 Mar 2021
under board
410
Deroceras laeve
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
under board
409
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
408
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
407
Buteo jamaicensis
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
406
Diamesinae
2 Mar 2021
405
Agelaius phoeniceus
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
404
Parthenolecanium sp.
1 Feb 2021
On a chokecherry stem
403
Haemorhous cassinii
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
402
Ptenothrix sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
401
Triphosa haesitata
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
400
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
399
Pollenia vagabunda
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
398
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
On hollyhock
397
Tripleurospermum inodorum
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
396
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
395
Physiphora alceae
27 Sep 2020
394
Mythimna unipuncta
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap
393
Philaenus spumarius
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 Sep 2020
392
Pyralis farinalis
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
391
Choreutis pariana
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
390
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
389
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
388
Tharsalea helloides
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
387
Chalcophora angulicollis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
386
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
385
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
384
Harmostes sp.
5 Aug 2020
383
Burnsius communis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
382
Pseudomalus auratus
8 Jul 2020
381
Polygonum aviculare
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
380
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
379
Crioceris duodecimpunctata
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
378
Medicago lupulina
(Black Medick)
19 Jun 2020
Garden weed
377
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
376
Molorchus longicollis
18 Jun 2020
375
Neoclytus muricatulus
11 Jun 2020
374
Eulonchus tristis
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020
373
Chrysoteuchia topiarius
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
372
Sphaerophoria contigua
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
371
Bombus insularis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
370
Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)
2 Jun 2020
369
Hesperia juba
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jun 2020
368
Formica obscuripes
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
367
Osmia montana
(Mason Bees)
29 May 2020
Caught leaving hole in spruce stump
366
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
29 May 2020
365
Spizella passerina
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
364
Cosmopepla uhleri
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
363
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
362
Veronica arvensis
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed
361
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 ...
360
Baridini
24 May 2020
~ 3 mm
359
Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumping Spider)
23 May 2020
358
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
357
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
356
Agrocybe acericola
22 May 2020
355
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May 2020
354
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
353
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
352
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
351
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
350
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
349
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
348
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
347
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
346
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
345
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8mm
344
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Apr 2020
343
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
342
Gelis sp.
25 Oct 2019
341
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
340
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
339
Melangyna sp.
7 Oct 2019
338
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
337
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 Sep 2019
336
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
335
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 Sep 2019
334
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
333
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
332
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
331
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
330
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
329
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm\r\n\r\nNymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
328
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
327
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm
326
Anthophora pacifica hageni
(Pacific Digger Bee)
21 Apr 2019
9 deg C
325
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house\r\n7 mm
324
Campopleginae
17 Apr 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
323
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
322
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length\r\nUnder bark of silver maple tree
321
Prociphilus sp.
17 Oct 2018
320
Thyanta sp.
18 Sep 2018
319
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
318
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
317
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018
316
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018
315
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
314
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
313
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
312
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
311
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
310
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
309
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
308
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
307
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
306
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
305
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
304
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
303
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
302
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
301
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
300
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
299
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
298
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
297
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
296
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 Jul 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
295
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
294
Trypoxylon sp.
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!)
293
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
292
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
291
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
290
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018
289
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
288
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
287
Forficula dentata hageni
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
286
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018
285
Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
284
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018
283
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
282
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
281
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
4 Jul 2018
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
280
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
279
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
278
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
277
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
276
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
275
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018
274
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018
273
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
28 Jun 2018
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
272
Agapostemon virescens hageni
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
27 Jun 2018
271
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
270
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
269
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
268
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
267
Pristaulacus sp.
19 Jun 2018
266
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
265
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 ...
264
Psenini
15 Jun 2018
~12 mm
Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.
263
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018
~ 13 mm
Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii
262
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
261
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
260
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
259
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
258
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
257
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
256
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
255
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Adult female
254
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
253
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
252
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
251
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
250
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
249
Xorides californicus nearcticus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
248
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
247
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
246
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
245
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
244
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May 2018
243
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
242
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
241
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May 2018
240
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018
There were lots of these on Sticky Geranium flowers.
BugGuide ID
Female
239
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May 2018
238
Banchus sp.
5 May 2018
BugGuide, Male
First Banchus iNat observation in Idaho
237
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
236
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May 2018
235
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
234
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
233
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
232
Ophion sp.
27 Apr 2018
231
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 Apr 2018
230
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
229
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
228
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
227
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
226
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
5 Apr 2018
This is the only Turkey Vulture that I've seen here.
A dead Fox Squirrel was run over and this guy was feasting on it.
225
Psilopa sp.
29 Mar 2018
224
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 Jan 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
223
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall.
Length 5 mm
222
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
221
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
220
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 Oct 2017
BugGuide ID
Winged = ♂
The terminal line is a series of dark SINGLE dots -- a distinctive feature. = Operophtera bruceata (widespread, mostly northern)
219
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
218
Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus
26 Oct 2017
Found on wheelbarrow next to compost.
BugGuide ID Female
217
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
26 Oct 2017
216
Voriini
25 Oct 2017
215
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 Oct 2017
214
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
25 Oct 2017
213
Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)
4 Oct 2017
212
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
211
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
BugGuide IDAssociated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)
210
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
209
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
208
Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)
28 Jul 2017
207
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
206
Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)
13 Jul 2017
205
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
9 Jul 2017
204
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
203
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
202
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
201
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 Jul 2017
200
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
199
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
198
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017
197
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
195
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 Jun 2017
194
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2017
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
192
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
21 Jun 2017
191
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017
190
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
189
Balaustium sp.
(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
188
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
17 Jun 2017
187
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
186
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
185
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
15 Jun 2017
184
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 Jun 2017
There is some disagreement about this on iNat.
E. hirta or nemorum?
On Physocarpus malvaceus (Mallow-leaf Ninebark) flowers.
183
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
182
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
181
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
180
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
5 mm, female
Visiting Clarkia pulchella flowers
BugGuide ID
179
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
178
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(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
177
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 Jun 2017
176
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
175
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
174
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
173
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
172
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
171
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May 2017
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
169
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
168
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
167
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017
166
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
165
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
163
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
161
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017
160
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017
159
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May 2017
Female
BugGuide
First and only iNat observation
158
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
157
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017
156
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
155
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May 2017
154
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
153
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
152
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
151
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
150
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
149
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May 2017
147
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID145
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
144
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
143
Therion sp.
3 May 2017
142
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
141
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017
~ 6 mm
Netted from a swarm in backyard
BugGuide ID left at Anisopodidae
140
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
139
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
138
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
137
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
136
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
135
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
134
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
133
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
132
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 Apr 2017
131
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
130
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
129
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017
128
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
127
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
126
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
125
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
124
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
123
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
122
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
121
Sciaridae
(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.
120
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
119
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
118
Chrironomidae
(Non-biting Midges)
1 Jan 2017
On inside of storm window.
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 Dec 2016
On a Rocky Mountain bristle cone pine in our back yard.
Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
116
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
115
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
114
Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 Oct 2016
113
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
112
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 Oct 2016
111
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
110
Lucilia sp.
16 Oct 2016
109
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
108
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
105
Sceliphron caementarium propinqua
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
104
Phormia regina propinqua
10 Oct 2016
103
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
101
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
BugGuideAssociated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
100
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
99
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
98
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
97
Ichneumonini
2 Oct 2016
BugGuide IDAssociated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
96
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
95
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
94
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
92
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
91
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016
90
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
88
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 Sep 2016
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
86
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
82
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
81
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
BugGuide ID
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
80
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016
79
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
BugGuideAssociated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
78
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
77
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
76
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016
75
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
71
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 Aug 2016
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
69
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
68
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016
Female
BugGuide
First Idaho iNat observation. I also recorded one at Idler's Rest.
67
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 Aug 2016
Several of these flies sit on top of stakes and on raspberry leaves in morning sun.
BugGuide ID Female
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
66
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
62
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
61
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
60
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016
59
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
58
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
57
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
56
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 Aug 2016
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
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Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
51
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
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Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
BugGuide ID
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
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Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
48
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
45
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
44
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
43
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
42
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
39
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
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Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
37
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
36
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
35
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
34
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
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Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
31
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
30
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
29
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
28
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
27
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
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Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
23
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID22
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
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Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
20
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
19
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
18
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
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Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
16
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
14
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
13
Autographa californica vagrans
(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)
9 Jul 2016
11
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
10
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
9
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
8
Oecanthus sp.
(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
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
6
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
5
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
4
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
3
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(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.
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Centrodera spurca vagrans
(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)