Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2024

659
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 Dec 2024
On the inside window sill.
658
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 Dec 2024

Thallus ~ 15 mm diameter

On the bark of a honey locust tree



Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

657
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 Nov 2024

Found dead in garage.

~ 3 mm

656
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 Nov 2024

On an apple tree branch.

Apothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.

655
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 Nov 2024

On horizontal side of a concrete block of the front garden. ~ 3.5 cm diameter

654
Fomitopsis sp.
2 Nov 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree.
653
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
5 Oct 2024
Landed on my wife (Carole's) arm while she was picking apples.
652
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
Beside garage
651
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
650
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
Small beetle on a grape leaf
649
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024


Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

648
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
647
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UI light trap
646
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
645
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
644
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

643
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 Jul 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
642
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
Front yard
641
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
640
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 Jul 2024

First of this species seen in the yard.



Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

639
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024

On ground next to compost

This female appeared to be ovipositing in the ground.

638
Telenominae
20 Jul 2024
Emerged from stink bug eggs found on golden currant leaves on 27 July 2024.

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

637
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024

Visiting garden parsley flowers



Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

636
Microgastrinae
14 Jul 2024

On inside kitchen window,

3 mm

Collection #2895

635
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
North of raspberry patch
634
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
In south garden next to driveway
633
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers in south garden next to driveway

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

632
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
631
Mycterus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

630
Hylaeus punctatus vagans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
629
Rumex crispus vagans
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope
628
Polistes aurifer vagans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

627
Albuna pyramidalis vagans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

626
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
625
Phyciodes cocyta vagans
(Northern Crescent)
13 Jun 2024

On Parsnipflower Buckwheat

Confirmed by Merrill Peterson, the of Pacific Northwest Insects



Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

624
Achillea millefolium vagans
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
623
Bromus hordeaceus vagans
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
In garden north of driveway
622
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 2024
On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum). Looks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem. There are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way. Protocarnivorous? ...

Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)

621
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch wall.
620
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024

On raspberry leaf

daniel-gilbert corrected my ID on iNat. And since he specializes in clear-winged moths, I've changed my ID from Strawberry Crown Moth (Synanthedon bibionipennis).



Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

619
Larinus carlinae vagans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
In front garden
618
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
cf. auricoma (John Ascher)
617
Thuja occidentalis vagans
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
616
Geranium sanguineum vagans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
615
Reticularia lycoperdon vagans
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On birch stump
614
Molothrus ater vagans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024

A new species for the yard!

male

613
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagans
(Evening Grosbeak)
18 May 2024
First Evening Grosbeaks that I've seen in the yard.
612
Ampedus occidentalis vagans
15 May 2024
On front porch
611
Megatoma sp.
10 May 2024
Found in bathroom, 4 mm
610
Helicoverpa zea vagans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May 2024
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
609
Habropoda cineraria vagans
(Ashy Digger Bee)
22 Apr 2024

Visiting golden currant flowers.

I thought it was a Common Digger Bee (Anthophora sp.), but was corrected by ahaw.

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

608
Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024

4 mm

On spruce stump

607
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024

Under a brick in front of the spruce stump. 8 mm

This is the first live snail that I've seen in the yard, though I have seen a few empty shells laying around.

606
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin ~ 3 mm
605
Loxia curvirostra vagans
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
604
Cyanocitta stelleri vagans
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
603
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
22 Sep 2023
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
602
Arhopalus asperatus vagans
17 Sep 2023
27 mm, UV trap
601
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
600
Euchromius ocellea vagans
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
599
Euxoa auxiliaris vagans
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
598
Catocala relicta vagans
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
597
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
596
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
595
Sitta carolinensis vagans
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
594
Poecile gambeli vagans
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
593
Coenosia tigrina vagans
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm 26-28 Aug 23
592
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023

Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.

591
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
590
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023

Malaise trap. 4 mm

Set August 26-28, 2023

589
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
26 Aug 2023

Malaise trap, 5 mm

This is the first iNat observation for the genus Exochus in the state of Idaho.

588
Epyris sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 August 23, 6 mm
587
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5mm
586
Heliothis Apamea vagans
13 Aug 2023
585
Arhopalus productus vagans
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
584
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
UV trap
583
Oxalis corniculata vagans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
582
Troglodytes aedon vagans
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
581
Mordellinae
12 Jun 2023
580
Melipotis jucunda vagans
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
579
Limenitis lorquini vagans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
578
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
577
Malachiinae
(Malachite Beetles)
10 Jun 2023
576
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23

IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24

10 mm, female

575
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8 June 2023

~ 2 mm

574
Cryptini
8 Jun 2023
From a Malaise trap set on June 8-10, 2023. ...
573
Pimpla sanguinipes vagans
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~ 9 mm

572
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~2.5 mm

571
Dolichopus obcordatus vagans
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!

570
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap

7 mm

569
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023

From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023.

Length ~ 0.7 mm

568
Encyrtidae
8 Jun 2023

From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023

~ 1 mm

Encyrtidae?

567
Tryponini
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23

IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24

Female, 10 mm

566
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.

~ 6 mm

565
Extenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023 IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24 7 mm ...
564
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 June 23, 3 mm

alexei_kouprianov commented: M laticeps (discoloured post mortem?)

563
Odontocolon mellipes vagans
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8 June 23

10 mm, female

IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum, 14 Jun 24

562
Conura sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~ 4 mm

561
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8 June 23 23

~2.5 mm

560
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap 8 June 23

3 mm

559
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023

From Malaise trap.

Set June 6-8, 2023

~ 3.5 mm

558
Agapostemon subtilior vagans
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~ 10 mm

557
Andrena crataegi vagans
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap

10 mm

556
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
555
Ischnura cervula vagans
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
554
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
553
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
552
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

551
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.

550
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On the snowberry bush.
549
Anatis rathvoni vagans
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
548
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
547
Ampedus phoenicopterus vagans
4 May 2023
On spruce stump
546
Abia americana vagans
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
545
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
544
Amara aenea vagans
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.
543
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
27 Apr 2023

(Ant - not the beetle)

On spruce stump

8 mm

542
Otiorhynchus meridionalis vagans
(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.

541
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 Apr 2023

On spruce stump

4 mm

540
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
539
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
538
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
537
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
536
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
535
Diplocladius sp.
18 Mar 2023

4 mm. Front porch

A member of Subtribe Brillia group Brillia Group

IDed by zoology123

534
Banasa sordida vagans
18 Mar 2023
533
Diamesa sp.
11 Mar 2023

On the inside of the front door.

The third photo is after mounting.

Body length ~ 6 mm

532
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023

Front porch, 4 deg C.

~2.5 mm

531
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
530
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023

In the water drained from a potted orchid.

~ 0.4 mm

529
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023

On concrete wall.

stalk + capsule ~ 1cm

528
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
527
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
526
Accipiter striatus vagans
(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.
525
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
524
Lepthyphantes sp.
18 Oct 2022
Fro compost
523
Philonthus cruentatus vagans
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
522
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
521
Lepinotus reticulatus vagans
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
520
Sminthurinus henshawi vagans
16 Oct 2022
519
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
518
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
517
Pachypsylla celtidismamma vagans
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
27 Sep 2022
516
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022

On Jessica's Aster flowers

~ 1 mm

515
Eristalis flavipes vagans
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
514
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
22 Sep 2022
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
513
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
512
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
From bird bath
511
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm
510
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
From compost infusion
509
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
508
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
From a water bowl in the yard.
507
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
506
Eriopygini
29 Aug 2022
505
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.
504
Xestia c-nigrum vagans
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
503
Vanessa atalanta vagans
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
502
Orius tristicolor vagans
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022
Eating thrips
501
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
500
Erythroneura ziczac vagans
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
499
Spodoptera praefica vagans
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
498
Asemum nitidum vagans
22 Aug 2022
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
497
Xestia xanthographa vagans
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
496
Macaria adonis vagans
22 Aug 2022
495
Dargida procinctus vagans
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
UV Light trap
494
Polystoechotes punctata vagans
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
493
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
22 Aug 2022
492
Idia sp.
6 Aug 2022
491
Upis ceramboides vagans
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
490
Acrobasis tricolorella vagans
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
489
Cydia pomonella vagans
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
488
Toxomerus marginatus vagans
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
487
Ichneumon cupitus vagans
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.

486
Leptomantispa pulchella vagans
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
Found on window sill. Captured and collected.
485
Buprestis langii vagans
20 Jul 2022
484
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
483
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
482
Ceruchus punctatus vagans
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.) ...
481
Eudioctria sackeni vagans
9 Jul 2022
480
Papilio eurymedon vagans
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
479
Clytus canadensis vagans
2 Jul 2022
478
Colladonus montanus vagans
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
477
Andrena angustitarsata vagans
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
476
Bromus tectorum vagans
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
475
Bromus diandrus vagans
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
474
Lycogala epidendrum vagans
(Wolf's Milk)
9 Jun 2022
473
Magdalis subincta vagans
5 Jun 2022
Based on the apparent 'horns'/squareness at the front of pronotum.
472
Epistrophe xanthostoma vagans
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
471
Megalonotus sabulicola vagans
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
470
Araniella displicata vagans
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
469
Anthriscus caucalis vagans
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
468
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
467
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022
466
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May 2022

4 mm

465
Tipula oleracea vagans
(Marsh Crane Fly)
20 May 2022
464
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus vagans
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
463
Sitona lineatus vagans
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
462
Polyxenus lagurus vagans
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022

Found under a rotting board.

2 mm

461
Anthophora pacifica vagans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
24 Apr 2022
460
Orsodacne atra vagans
24 Apr 2022
459
Halictus tripartitus vagans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
458
Myopa vicaria vagans
22 Apr 2022

Comment from alisonnetta on this observation.

457
Enoclerus eximius vagans
8 Apr 2022
On spruce stump
456
Bitoma crenata vagans
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm
455
Colopterus truncatus vagans
28 Mar 2022

3 mm. On compost bin

BugGuide ID

Ceroxys latiusculus vagans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
453
Empis sp.
26 Mar 2022
452
Ceratagallia sp.
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
451
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

450
Mompha sp.
14 Mar 2022

Wing length ~ 6 mm

Captured near lamp in bedroom

BugGuide ID

449
Crucibulum laeve vagans
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter On an old wood chip in yard
448
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost
447
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
446
Corvus corax vagans
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
445
Dacrymyces stillatus vagans
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
444
Reduvius personatus vagans
(Masked Hunter)
18 Jan 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
443
Falco columbarius vagans
(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.
442
Ramazzottius sp.
9 Dec 2021
From moss on a log
441
Philodinidae
8 Dec 2021
In a backyard puddle
440
Scatella sp.
8 Nov 2021

~4 mm.

On basil plant in house.

439
Haematococcus lacustris vagans
5 Nov 2021
438
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021
Birdbath/hay infusion
437
Nymphalis californica vagans
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
436
Nymphalis antiopa vagans
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
435
Thecophora propinqua vagans
8 Aug 2021
434
Bruchus pisorum vagans
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
433
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
432
Doratura stylata vagans
8 Jun 2021
431
Perithous scurra pleuralis
5 Jun 2021
430
Phanias sp.
27 May 2021
~ 9 mm
429
Eris militaris pleuralis
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
428
Platypezidae
(Flat-footed Flies)
22 May 2021
427
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
426
Mallota sackeni pleuralis
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
425
Ampedus behrensi pleuralis
15 May 2021
424
Osmia montana pleuralis
(Mason Bees)
13 May 2021
423
Pelegrina aeneola pleuralis
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
On compost bin.
422
Carpophilinae
29 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
421
Phyllotreta sp.
28 Apr 2021
420
Listrus sp.
28 Apr 2021
419
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
418
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm
417
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

416
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
415
Glischrochilus fasciatus pleuralis
(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.

Under board on top of soil.

412
Blaniulidae
(Thin Snake Millipedes)
20 Mar 2021
Under log
411
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
410
Orchesella villosa pleuralis
20 Mar 2021
Under board
409
Deroceras laeve pleuralis
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
Under board
408
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
407
Buteo jamaicensis pleuralis
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
406
Agelaius phoeniceus pleuralis
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
405
Alces alces pleuralis
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021
404
Saissetia coffeae pleuralis
(Hemispherical Scale)
1 Feb 2021

On a chokecherry stem

First iNat observation in Idaho

403
Haemorhous cassinii pleuralis
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
402
Dicyrtomina sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
401
Triphosa haesitata pleuralis
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
400
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
399
Pollenia vagabunda pleuralis
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
398
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
397
Tripleurospermum inodorum pleuralis
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
396
Physiphora alceae pleuralis
27 Sep 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 4 mm BugGuide ID
395
Fieberiella florii pleuralis
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
394
Mythimna unipuncta pleuralis
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
393
Philaenus spumarius pleuralis
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 Sep 2020
392
Pyralis farinalis pleuralis
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
391
Choreutis pariana pleuralis
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
390
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
389
Tharsalea helloides pleuralis
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
388
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
387
Chalcophora angulicollis pleuralis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
386
Anthophora urbana pleuralis
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
On a hollyhock flower
385
Harmostes sp.
5 Aug 2020
384
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
383
Medicago lupulina pleuralis
(Black Medick)
19 Jul 2020
382
Burnsius communis pleuralis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
381
Pseudomalus auratus pleuralis
8 Jul 2020
380
Hesperia juba pleuralis
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jul 2020
379
Polygonum aviculare pleuralis
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
378
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
377
Crioceris duodecimpunctata pleuralis
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
376
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
375
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 ).

374
Eulonchus tristis pleuralis
(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) ...
373
Neoclytus muricatulus pleuralis
11 Jun 2020
372
Chrysoteuchia topiarius pleuralis
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
371
Sphaerophoria contigua pleuralis
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
370
Bombus insularis pleuralis
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
369
Perizoma costiguttata pleuralis
2 Jun 2020
368
Agapostemon virescens pleuralis
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
2 Jun 2020
367
Formica obscuripes pleuralis
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
366
Spizella passerina pleuralis
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
365
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes pleuralis
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
364
Veronica arvensis pleuralis
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
363
Cosmopepla uhleri pleuralis
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
362
Crabro latipes pleuralis
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020
361
Baridini
24 May 2020
360
Phidippus audax pleuralis
(Bold Jumping Spider)
23 May 2020
359
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
358
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
357
Agrocybe acericola pleuralis
22 May 2020
356
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May 2020
355
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
354
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
353
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
352
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
351
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
350
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
349
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
348
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
347
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
346
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8 mm
345
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Jan 2020
344
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
343
Gelis sp.
25 Oct 2019

On Spruce stump.

BugGuide

342
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
341
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
340
Melangyna sp.
(Halfbands)
7 Oct 2019
On Big Sage flowers
339
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
338
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
337
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 Sep 2019
336
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 Sep 2019
335
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
334
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
333
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
332
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
(Western Cherry Fruit Fly)
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
331
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
330
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019

~ 18 mm

Nymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?

329
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 Apr 2019
Tiny midge-like insects all over Penstemon leaves
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 ~ 7 mm
326
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house 7 mm
325
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. ...
324
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
323
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length Under bark of silver maple tree
322
Sergiolus sp.
16 Mar 2019
On desk. ~ 10 mm body length
321
Prociphilus sp.
17 Oct 2018

Swarms of these flying around today.

Body length ~ 3mm

BugGuide ID

320
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
319
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
318
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
Spruce stump
317
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018

Spruce stump

matthias22 matthias22: Female clypeus golden, tergum 1 with spots

316
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
315
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018
314
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
313
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
Nesting at spruce stump
312
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
311
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
310
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
309
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
308
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
307
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
306
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018

Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.

7 mm

305
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves 5 - 7 mm tall
304
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018

Hanging out at the bee hotel

~ 3 mm

303
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
Lurking at the bee hotel
302
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
On a Hollyhock flower
301
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
300
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
299
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
298
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
297
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018

Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.

Length 10 mm

296
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
295
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!)
294
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
293
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018
292
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
291
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
290
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
289
Forficula dentata hageni
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers' Market
288
Neurocolpus sp.
7 Jul 2018
287
Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 Jul 2018
286
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018

12 mm

285
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
284
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
283
Lachninae
(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.

282
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
281
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
280
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
279
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
278
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
277
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018
BugGuide ID Systoechus - Female
276
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018
275
Dermacentor sp.
(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
274
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
273
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
272
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
271
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
270
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
269
Pristaulacus sp.
19 Jun 2018
268
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 ...
267
Psenini
15 Jun 2018

~12 mm

Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.

266
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018

~ 13 mm

Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.

BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii

265
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 Jun 2018

Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed.

Length 9 mm

264
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
263
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
262
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
261
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
260
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
259
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
258
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
257
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Immature male
256
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018


Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp

255
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
254
Melecta sp.
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
27 May 2018
253
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
252
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
251
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
250
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
249
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
248
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
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
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
244
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May 2018
243
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
242
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May 2018
241
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018

There were lots of these on Sticky Geranium flowers.

BugGuide ID

Female

240
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
6 May 2018
239
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
238
Banchus sp.
5 May 2018

BugGuide, Male

First Banchus iNat observation in Idaho

237
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May 2018
236
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
235
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
234
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
233
Ophion sp.
27 Apr 2018
232
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 Apr 2018
231
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
230
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
229
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
228
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
227
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.
226
Psilopa sp.
29 Mar 2018

~ 3 mm

On common chickweed flower

BugGuide ID

225
Thyanta sp.
18 Jan 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
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 Oct 2017

Female

BugGuide

215
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
25 Oct 2017
214
Voriini
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 ID

Associated 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

Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden

BugGuide ID

200
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
199
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017
198
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
197
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
196
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 Jun 2017
195
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
194
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2017
193
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
21 Jun 2017

On a Lewis Flax flower

BugGuide ID

192
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
191
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017
BugGuide ID: Prey - Halictus female
190
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
189
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
17 Jun 2017
188
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
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
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
181
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
180
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017

5 mm, female

Visiting Clarkia pulchella flowers

BugGuide ID

179
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

178
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017

4 mm

Found under mushroom while making spore ring

177
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 Jun 2017
176
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
175
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
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
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
166
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017
165
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
164
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
163
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017
162
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
161
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017
160
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
159
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017
158
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May 2017

Female

BugGuide

First and only iNat observation

157
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
156
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017
155
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
154
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
153
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May 2017
BugGuide ID Looks to be subadult male
152
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
151
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
150
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
149
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
147
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
146
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Mason Bees)
7 May 2017
145
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage 14 mm from head to wing tip BugGuide ID
144
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017

23 mm wingspan

On west side of house

143
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
142
Therion sp.
3 May 2017
141
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017

~ 6 mm

Netted from a swarm in backyard

BugGuide ID left at Anisopodidae

140
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
139
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
138
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
137
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017

~ 25 mm

On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy

136
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
135
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
134
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017
133
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
132
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
131
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
130
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017

On Chickweed (Stellaria media) flower

BugGuide ID

male

129
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
128
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
127
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
126
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 Apr 2017
125
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
124
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
123
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
122
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
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
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
119
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
118
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
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
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
115
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
114
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
113
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
112
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
111
Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 Oct 2016
110
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
109
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 Oct 2016
On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID
108
Lucilia sp.
16 Oct 2016
107
Pompilinae
12 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
Phormia regina propinqua
10 Oct 2016
103
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

102
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
101
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
100
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

99
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

98
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
97
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

96
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

95
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

94
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
92
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(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
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016
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 ID
83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
82
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
81
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
80
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016
79
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

78
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016
77
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
76
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016
75
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
72
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 Aug 2016
71
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016

Male

On Hollyhock plant



Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

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
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
65
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
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
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
61
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
60
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
59
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
58
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
57
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
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.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
51
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
50
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

49
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
48
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)

47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
45
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
44
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

43
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
42
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
39
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
38
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
37
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
36
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
35
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
33
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

32
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
31
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
30
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
29
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
28
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
27
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
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.
24
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
23
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID
22
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
21
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
20
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
18
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
17
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
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
13
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
12
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
11
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
10
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)

9
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)

8
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
7
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
6
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
5
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
4
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
3
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

2
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)

1
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.