Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen for the first time up to 2023
600
Loxia curvirostra
(Red Crossbill)
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
599
Cyanocitta stelleri
(Steller's Jay)
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
598
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
(Domestic Booklice)
22 Sep 2023
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
597
Euxoa auxiliaris
(Army Cutworm Moth)
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
596
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
595
Euchromius ocellea
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
594
Catocala relicta
(White Underwing)
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
593
Arhopalus asperatus
17 Sep 2023
27 mm, UV trap
592
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
591
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
590
Sitta carolinensis
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
589
Poecile gambeli
(Mountain Chickadee)
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
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
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023.
~1.5 mm
584
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap. 4 mm
Set August 26-28, 2023
583
Coenosia tigrina
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
26-28 Aug 23
582
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.
581
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
UV trap
580
Heliothis Apamea
13 Aug 2023
579
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
578
Oxalis corniculata
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
577
Troglodytes aedon
(House Wren)
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
576
Mordellinae
12 Jun 2023
575
Limenitis lorquini
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
574
Melipotis jucunda
(Merry Graphic Moth)
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
573
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
572
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.
~ 6 mm
571
Andrena crataegi
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap
10 mm
570
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap 8 June 23
3 mm
569
Megachile frigida
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap
13 mm
568
Odontocolon mellipes
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23
10 mm, female
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum, 14 Jun 24
567
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!
566
Conura sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 4 mm
565
Pimpla sanguinipes
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 9 mm
564
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23 23
~2.5 mm
563
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~2.5 mm
562
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 June 23, 3 mm
alexei_kouprianov commented: M laticeps (discoloured post mortem?)
561
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.
Set June 6-8, 2023
~ 3.5 mm
560
Cryptini
8 Jun 2023
From a Malaise trap set on June 8-10, 2023.
...
559
Agapostemon subtilior
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 10 mm
558
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap
7 mm
557
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023.
Length ~ 0.7 mm
556
Encyrtidae
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023
~ 1 mm
Encyrtidae?
555
Extenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
7 mm
...
554
Tryponini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
Female, 10 mm
553
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 2023
~ 2 mm
552
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
10 mm, female
551
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
550
Ischnura cervula
(Pacific Forktail)
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
549
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
548
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
547
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
546
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.
545
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On the snowberry bush.
544
Anatis rathvoni
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
543
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
542
Ampedus phoenicopterus
4 May 2023
On spruce stump
541
Abia americana
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
540
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
539
Amara aenea
(Common Sun Beetle)
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.
538
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.
537
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
27 Apr 2023
(Ant - not the beetle)
On spruce stump
8 mm
536
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 Apr 2023
On spruce stump
4 mm
535
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
534
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
533
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
532
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
531
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
530
Diplocladius sp.
18 Mar 2023
4 mm. Front porch
A member of Subtribe Brillia group Brillia Group
IDed by zoology123
529
Banasa sordida
18 Mar 2023
528
Diamesa sp.
11 Mar 2023
On the inside of the front door.
The third photo is after mounting.
Body length ~ 6 mm
527
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023
Front porch, 4 deg C.
~2.5 mm
526
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
525
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023
In the water drained from a potted orchid.
~ 0.4 mm
524
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023
On concrete wall.
stalk + capsule ~ 1cm
523
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
522
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
521
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.
520
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
519
Lepthyphantes sp.
18 Oct 2022
Fro compost
518
Philonthus cruentatus
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
517
Lepinotus reticulatus
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
516
Sminthurinus henshawi
16 Oct 2022
515
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
514
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
513
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
512
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
27 Sep 2022
511
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022
On Jessica's Aster flowers
~ 1 mm
510
Eristalis flavipes
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
509
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
508
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
507
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
From bird bath
506
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm
505
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
From compost infusion
504
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
503
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
502
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.
501
Xestia c-nigrum
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
500
Vanessa atalanta
(Red Admiral)
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
499
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
498
Eriopygini
29 Aug 2022
497
Orius tristicolor
(Minute Pirate Bug)
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022
Eating thrips
496
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
495
Erythroneura ziczac
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
494
Polystoechotes punctata
(Giant Lacewing)
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
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)
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
UV Light trap
490
Spodoptera praefica
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
489
Xestia xanthographa
(Square-spot Rustic)
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
488
Idia sp.
6 Aug 2022
487
Upis ceramboides
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
486
Acrobasis tricolorella
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
485
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
484
Toxomerus marginatus
(Margined Calligrapher)
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
483
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.
482
Leptomantispa pulchella
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
Found on window sill. Captured and collected.
481
Buprestis langii
20 Jul 2022
480
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
479
Agrilus cuprescens
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
478
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.) ...
477
Eudioctria sackeni
9 Jul 2022
476
Papilio eurymedon
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
475
Clytus canadensis
2 Jul 2022
474
Colladonus montanus
(Mountain Leafhopper)
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
473
Andrena angustitarsata
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
472
Bromus tectorum
(Cheatgrass)
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
471
Bromus diandrus
(Ripgut Brome)
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
470
Lycogala epidendrum
(Wolf's Milk)
(Wolf's Milk)
9 Jun 2022
469
Magdalis subincta
5 Jun 2022
Based on the apparent 'horns'/squareness at the front of pronotum.
468
Epistrophe xanthostoma
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
467
Anthriscus caucalis
(Bur Parsley)
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
466
Araniella displicata
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
465
Megalonotus sabulicola
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
464
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022
463
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
462
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May 2022
4 mm
461
Tipula oleracea
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
20 May 2022
460
Sitona lineatus
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
459
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
458
Polyxenus lagurus
(Bristly Millipede)
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022
Found under a rotting board.
2 mm
457
Anthophora pacifica
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
24 Apr 2022
456
Orsodacne atra
24 Apr 2022
455
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
453
Enoclerus eximius
8 Apr 2022
On spruce stump
452
Bitoma crenata
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm
450
Ceroxys latiusculus
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
449
Empis sp.
26 Mar 2022
448
Ceratagallia sp.
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
447
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
445
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
444
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost
443
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
442
Corvus corax
(Common Raven)
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
441
Dacrymyces stillatus
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
440
Reduvius personatus
(Masked Hunter)
(Masked Hunter)
18 Jan 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
439
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.
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
433
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
432
Nymphalis antiopa
(Mourning Cloak)
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
431
Thecophora propinqua
8 Aug 2021
430
Bruchus pisorum
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
429
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
428
Doratura stylata
8 Jun 2021
427
Perithous scurra pleuralis
5 Jun 2021
426
Phanias sp.
27 May 2021
~ 9 mm
425
Platypezidae
(Flat-footed Flies)
(Flat-footed Flies)
22 May 2021
424
Eris militaris pleuralis
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
423
Mallota sackeni pleuralis
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
422
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
421
Ampedus behrensi pleuralis
15 May 2021
420
Osmia montana pleuralis
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
13 May 2021
419
Pelegrina aeneola pleuralis
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
On compost bin.
418
Carpophilinae
29 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
415
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
414
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
413
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
412
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
411
Glischrochilus fasciatus pleuralis
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021
In compost pile, 7 mm
410
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021
10 mm
409
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.
Under board on top of soil.
408
Orchesella villosa pleuralis
20 Mar 2021
Under board
407
Deroceras laeve pleuralis
(Meadow Slug)
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
Under board
406
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
405
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
404
Buteo jamaicensis pleuralis
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
403
Agelaius phoeniceus pleuralis
(Red-winged Blackbird)
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
402
Alces alces pleuralis
(Moose)
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021
401
Saissetia coffeae pleuralis
(Hemispherical Scale)
(Hemispherical Scale)
1 Feb 2021
On a chokecherry stem
First iNat observation in Idaho
400
Haemorhous cassinii pleuralis
(Cassin's Finch)
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
399
Ptenothrix sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
398
Triphosa haesitata pleuralis
(Tissue Moth)
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
397
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
396
Pollenia vagabunda pleuralis
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
395
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
394
Tripleurospermum inodorum pleuralis
(Scentless Mayweed)
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
393
Fieberiella florii pleuralis
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
391
Mythimna unipuncta pleuralis
(Armyworm Moth)
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
389
Pyralis farinalis pleuralis
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
388
Choreutis pariana pleuralis
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
387
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
386
Tharsalea helloides pleuralis
(Purplish Copper)
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
385
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
384
Chalcophora angulicollis pleuralis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
383
Anthophora urbana pleuralis
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
On a hollyhock flower
382
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
380
Medicago lupulina pleuralis
(Black Medick)
(Black Medick)
19 Jul 2020
379
Burnsius communis pleuralis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
378
Pseudomalus auratus pleuralis
8 Jul 2020
377
Hesperia juba pleuralis
(Juba Skipper)
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jul 2020
376
Polygonum aviculare pleuralis
(Prostrate Knotweed)
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
375
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
374
Crioceris duodecimpunctata pleuralis
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
373
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
372
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 ).
371
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)
...
369
Chrysoteuchia topiarius pleuralis
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
368
Sphaerophoria contigua pleuralis
(Tufted Globetail)
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
367
Bombus insularis pleuralis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
365
Agapostemon virescens pleuralis
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
2 Jun 2020
364
Formica obscuripes pleuralis
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
363
Spizella passerina pleuralis
(Chipping Sparrow)
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
362
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes pleuralis
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
361
Veronica arvensis pleuralis
(Corn Speedwell)
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
360
Cosmopepla uhleri pleuralis
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
359
Crabro latipes pleuralis
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020
357
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
356
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
354
Agrocybe acericola pleuralis
22 May 2020
352
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
351
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
350
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
349
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
348
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
347
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
346
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
345
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
344
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
343
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8 mm
342
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Jan 2020
341
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
339
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
338
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
337
Melangyna sp.
7 Oct 2019
On Big Sage flowers
336
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
335
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
332
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
331
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
330
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
329
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
328
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
327
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm
Nymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
326
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 Apr 2019
Tiny midge-like insects all over Penstemon leaves
325
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
324
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden
~ 7 mm
323
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house
7 mm
322
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. ...
321
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
320
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length
Under bark of silver maple tree
318
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
317
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
316
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
314
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
313
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
matthias22 matthias22: Female clypeus golden, tergum 1 with spots
311
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
Nesting at spruce stump
310
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
309
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
308
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
307
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
306
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
305
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
304
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel
~ 3 mm
303
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.
7 mm
302
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves
5 - 7 mm tall
301
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
Lurking at the bee hotel
300
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
On a Hollyhock flower
299
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
298
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
297
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
296
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
295
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
294
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!)
293
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
292
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
290
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
289
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
288
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
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)
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
On raspberry bush
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1551452#2649127
284
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018
12 mm
283
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
282
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.
281
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
280
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
279
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
278
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
277
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
276
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
273
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
272
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
271
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
270
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
269
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
268
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
266
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 ...
265
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018
~ 13 mm
Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii
264
Psenini
15 Jun 2018
~12 mm
Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.
263
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 Jun 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed.
Length 9 mm
262
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
261
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
260
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
259
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
258
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
257
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
256
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
255
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Immature male
254
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
253
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
252
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
251
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
250
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
249
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
248
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
247
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
246
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
245
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
243
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
242
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
240
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018
236
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
234
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
233
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
230
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
229
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
228
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
227
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
226
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.
224
Thyanta sp.
18 Jan 2018
223
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
222
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall.
Length 5 mm
221
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
220
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
219
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)
216
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
211
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
210
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
209
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
208
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
206
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
203
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
202
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
201
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
199
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
198
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
196
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
194
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
191
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
189
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
187
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
186
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
185
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
183
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.
182
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
181
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
180
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
179
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
178
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 Jun 2017
Found in yard while mowing lawn.
cap diameter 15 cm, stem length 12 cm
Gills liquified into black goo after spore ring was made
176
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
175
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
174
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
173
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
172
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
171
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
169
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
166
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
165
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
164
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
163
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
161
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
160
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
156
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
153
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
152
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
151
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
150
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
149
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
147
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
146
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
144
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID
143
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
142
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
140
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
138
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
137
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
136
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
135
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
134
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
132
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
131
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
130
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
128
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
127
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
126
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
125
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
124
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
123
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
122
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
121
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
120
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 Jan 2017
Length: 3 mm
The first photo was taken live on inside of window. The second was after I put it in the freezer for a half hour.
119
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.
118
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
117
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
116
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)
115
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
114
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
113
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
111
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
110
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
107
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
106
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
105
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
104
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
103
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016
102
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
101
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
100
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
99
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
98
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
97
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
96
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
95
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
94
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
91
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
90
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
87
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
86
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
82
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
81
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
80
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
77
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
76
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
69
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016
68
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
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
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
65
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
62
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
61
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
58
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
57
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
56
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
51
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
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
48
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
45
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
44
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
43
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
42
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
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
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
38
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
37
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
36
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
35
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
32
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
31
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
30
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
29
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
28
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
27
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
24
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
23
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
22
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
21
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
20
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
19
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
18
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
14
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)
13
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
12
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
11
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
10
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
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
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
6
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
5
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
4
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
3
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 Jul 2016
This is the first observation from the yard!
I hope to find and identify as many species as possible on our little quarter-acre lot.
1
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 Jul 2016
Just hanging out on a raspberry leaf. Doesn't seem to mind having his picture taken.
Body length ~ 30 mm
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)