Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2024

674
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 Dec 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
673
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 Dec 2024
On the inside window sill.
672
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 Dec 2024
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree

Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

671
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 Nov 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
670
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 Nov 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
669
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 Nov 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
668
Fomitopsis sp.
2 Nov 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree
667
Scymnus sp.
23 Oct 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
666
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
5 Oct 2024
665
Asphondylia sp.
30 Sep 2024
Gall on creosote bush
664
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
1 Sep 2024
663
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
1 Sep 2024
662
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
1 Sep 2024
661
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
1 Sep 2024
660
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
659
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
31 Aug 2024
This is a spruce tree in our backyard. I have always assumed that it was a blue spruce (Picea pungens), but I\'m pretty sure that it\'s not. Now I\'m trying to figure out what it is.\r\n\r\nThe top cone is one that I figure the squirrels have strippe ...
658
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
657
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
656
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024


Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

655
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
654
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
653
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
652
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
651
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

650
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 Jul 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
649
Solidago canadensis
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 Jul 2024
648
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
647
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
25 Jul 2024
646
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
645
Mordellini
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

644
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

643
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground beside compost
642
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

641
Telenominae
19 Jul 2024
This was one of many that emerged from stink bug eggs that I collected from golden currant leaves on 27 June 24.

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

640
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

639
Microgastrinae
15 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
638
Rubus idaeus vagans
(Red Raspberry)
11 Jul 2024
637
Ribes rubrum vagans
(Red Currant)
3 Jul 2024
636
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
635
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

634
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
633
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
632
Mycterus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

631
Rumex crispus vagans
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
630
Polistes aurifer vagans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

629
Albuna pyramidalis vagans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

628
Osmia coloradensis vagans
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers

Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)

627
Tryphonini
18 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
626
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
625
Odontocolon sp.
16 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
624
Festuca idahoensis vagans
(Idaho Fescue)
12 Jun 2024
623
Achillea millefolium vagans
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
622
Bromus hordeaceus vagans
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
Garden north of driveway
621
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 2024
On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)\r\n\r\nLooks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem. \r\nThere are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way. \r\n\r\nProtocarnivorous? ...

Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)

620
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch
619
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024


Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

618
Larinus carlinae vagans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
617
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
616
Thuja occidentalis vagans
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
615
Geranium sanguineum vagans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
614
Reticularia lycoperdon vagans
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On a birch stump
613
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagans
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
612
Molothrus ater vagans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
611
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
19 May 2024
610
Hesperiphona vespertina vagans
18 May 2024
609
Ampedus occidentalis vagans
15 May 2024
On front porch
608
Megatoma variegata vagans
10 May 2024
In bathroom, 4 mm
607
Helicoverpa zea vagans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May 2024
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
606
Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
605
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
604
Crocus neapolitanus vagans
(Crocuses)
16 Mar 2024
First flower in garden.
603
Acer saccharinum vagans
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
602
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm
601
Loxia curvirostra vagans
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
600
Cyanocitta stelleri vagans
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
599
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
22 Sep 2023
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
598
Catocala relicta vagans
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
597
Arhopalus asperatus vagans
17 Sep 2023
27 mm, UV trap
596
Euxoa auxiliaris vagans
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
595
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
594
Euchromius ocellea vagans
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
593
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
592
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
591
Sitta carolinensis vagans
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
590
Poecile gambeli vagans
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
589
Coenosia tigrina vagans
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
588
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023

Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.

587
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap. 4 mm
586
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
585
Epyris sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23, \r\n6 mm
584
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
583
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
582
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
581
Apamea sp.
13 Aug 2023
580
Arhopalus productus vagans
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
579
Oxalis corniculata vagans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
578
Troglodytes aedon vagans
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
577
Phyciodes cocyta vagans
(Northern Crescent)
21 Jun 2023
576
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
575
Melipotis jucunda vagans
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
574
Limenitis lorquini vagans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
573
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023. Length ~ 0.7 mm
572
Encyrtidae
8 Jun 2023

From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023

~ 1 mm

Encyrtidae?

571
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~2.5 mm
570
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23\n10 mm
569
Exenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023\n7 mm
568
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23.\r\n~ 2 mm
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
Extenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023 IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24 7 mm ...
565
Pimpla sanguinipes vagans
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\n~ 9 mm
564
Dolichopus obcordatus vagans
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 5 mm
563
Agapostemon subtilior vagans
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 10 mm
562
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.\r\n~ 6 mm
561
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap 8 June 23

3 mm

560
Conura sp.
8 Jun 2023

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~ 4 mm

559
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
558
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, ~2.5 mm
557
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 3 mm
556
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\r\nSet June 6-8, 2023.\r\n~ 3,5 mm
555
Andrena crataegi vagans
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 10 mm
554
Megachile frigida vagans
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\n13 mm
553
Ischnura cervula vagans
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
552
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
551
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
550
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
549
Platypezinae
17 May 2023
548
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

547
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On a snowberry bush.
546
Diplolepis sp.
16 May 2023
545
Anatis rathvoni vagans
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
544
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
543
Ampedus phoenicopterus vagans
4 May 2023
542
Abia americana vagans
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
541
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
540
Amara aenea vagans
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.\n
539
Otiorhynchus meridionalis vagans
(Lilac Root Weevil)
27 Apr 2023
(The beetle - not the ant)\r\n\r\nThe two photos of the mounted specimen is the same individual that was being carried by the ant.
538
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 Apr 2023
On a spruce stump. \r\n\r\n4mm
537
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
536
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
535
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
534
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
533
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
532
Banasa sordida vagans
18 Mar 2023
531
Diplocladius sp.
18 Mar 2023
4 mm. Front porch
530
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023
Front porch 4 deg C.\r\n~2.5 mm
529
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
528
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023
in the water drained from a potted orchid. ~ 0.4 mm
527
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023
On concrete wall. \nstalk + capsule ~ 1cm
526
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
525
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
524
Accipiter striatus vagans
(Sharp-shinned Hawk)
1 Jan 2023
This hawk was on the ground in our backyard when I startled it. \r\nIt flew to a nearby tree, but then flew off before I could get a better picture. It was carrying some type of prey.
523
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
522
Lepthyphantes sp.
3 Nov 2022
From compost, sampled on 18 Oct 22, observed in sample on 3 Nov 22. 3 mm
521
Philonthus cruentatus vagans
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
520
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
519
Lepinotus reticulatus vagans
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
518
Sminthurinus sp.
16 Oct 2022
517
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
516
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
515
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
27 Sep 2022
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
514
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022
On Jessica\'s Aster flowers, ~ 1 mm
513
Eristalis flavipes vagans
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
512
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
511
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
bird bath
510
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm\r\n\r\nCaloplaca sp. maybe?
509
Pachypsylla celtidismamma vagans
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
2 Sep 2022
508
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
Compost infusion
507
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard
506
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard.
505
Phycitodes sp.
29 Aug 2022
504
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
503
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.\r\nMoth or caddisfly?
502
Xestia c-nigrum vagans
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
501
Vanessa atalanta vagans
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
500
Hylaeus punctatus vagans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
28 Aug 2022
499
Orius tristicolor vagans
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022
498
Erythroneura ziczac vagans
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
497
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
496
Lacinipolia stricta vagans
22 Aug 2022
495
Polystoechotes punctata vagans
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
494
Asemum nitidum vagans
22 Aug 2022
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
493
Macaria adonis vagans
22 Aug 2022
492
Dargida procinctus vagans
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
Light trap
491
Spodoptera praefica vagans
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
490
Xestia xanthographa vagans
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
489
Upis ceramboides vagans
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
488
Idia americalis vagans
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
487
Cydia pomonella vagans
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
486
Acrobasis tricolorella vagans
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
485
Toxomerus marginatus vagans
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
484
Ichneumon cupitus vagans
23 Jul 2022
Length 15 mm
483
Leptomantispa pulchella vagans
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
482
Buprestis langii vagans
20 Jul 2022
481
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
480
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
479
Ceruchus punctatus vagans
11 Jul 2022
478
Eudioctria sackeni vagans
9 Jul 2022
477
Papilio eurymedon vagans
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
476
Clytus canadensis vagans
2 Jul 2022
475
Colladonus montanus vagans
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
474
Andrena angustitarsata vagans
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
473
Bromus tectorum vagans
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
472
Bromus diandrus vagans
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
471
Lycogala sp.
9 Jun 2022
470
Magdalis subtincta vagans
5 Jun 2022
469
Araniella displicata vagans
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
468
Anthriscus caucalis vagans
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
467
Megalonotus sabulicola vagans
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
466
Epistrophe xanthostoma vagans
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
465
Empis sp.
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)
22 May 2022
4 mm
461
Tipula oleracea vagans
(Marsh Crane Fly)
20 May 2022
460
Sitona lineatus vagans
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
459
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus vagans
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
458
Polyxenus lagurus vagans
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022
Found under a rotting board. \r\n2 mm
457
Orsodacne atra vagans
24 Apr 2022
456
Halictus tripartitus vagans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
455
Myopa vicaria vagans
22 Apr 2022

Comment from alisonnetta on this observation.

454
Enoclerus eximius vagans
8 Apr 2022
453
Bitoma crenata vagans
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm\r\n
452
Colopterus truncatus vagans
28 Mar 2022
3 mm. On compost bin.
451
Ceroxys latiusculus vagans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
450
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2022
I have no idea what this is. It\'s alive, though, and moving slowly on a spruce stump. ~ 5 mm.
449
Agalliini
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
448
Leptocera sp.
23 Mar 2022
Small fly on compost ~ 4 mm
447
Reduvius personatus vagans
(Masked Hunter)
18 Mar 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
446
Mompha sp.
14 Mar 2022
Wing length ~ 6 mm\r\nCaptured near lamp in bedroom
445
Crucibulum laeve vagans
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter\r\nOn an old wood chip in yard
444
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
443
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost.
442
Corvus corax vagans
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
441
Astur cooperii vagans
22 Feb 2022
440
Dacrymycetaceae
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
439
Falco columbarius vagans
(Merlin)
16 Dec 2021
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 vagans
5 Nov 2021
434
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021
Birdbath/hay infusion 250x
433
Nymphalis californica vagans
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
432
Nymphalis antiopa vagans
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
431
Thecophora propinqua vagans
8 Aug 2021
430
Bruchus pisorum vagans
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
429
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
428
Doratura stylata vagans
8 Jun 2021
427
Eris militaris vagans
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
426
Mallota sackeni vagans
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
425
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
424
Ampedus behrensi vagans
15 May 2021
423
Pelegrina aeneola vagans
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
on compost bin
422
Carpophilinae
28 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
421
Phyllotreta sp.
28 Apr 2021
3 mm\r\nBugGuide
420
Listrus sp.
28 Apr 2021
419
Scatopsinae
26 Apr 2021
In compost ~ 3 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
418
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
in compost ~ 3 mm
417
Lacon rorulentus vagans
23 Apr 2021
416
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
~ 3 mm, on compost pile
415
Glischrochilus fasciatus vagans
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021
In compost pile, 7 mm
414
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021
10 mm
413
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.
412
Phanias sp.
27 Mar 2021
411
Orchesella villosa vagans
20 Mar 2021
under board
410
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
409
Deroceras laeve vagans
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
under board
408
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
407
Buteo jamaicensis vagans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
406
Agelaius phoeniceus vagans
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
405
Diamesinae
2 Mar 2021
404
Alces alces vagans
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021
403
Parthenolecanium sp.
1 Feb 2021
On a chokecherry stem
402
Haemorhous cassinii vagans
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
401
Ptenothrix sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
400
Triphosa haesitata vagans
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
399
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
398
Pollenia vagabunda vagans
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
397
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
On hollyhock
396
Tripleurospermum inodorum vagans
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
395
Fieberiella florii vagans
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
394
Physiphora alceae vagans
27 Sep 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
393
Mythimna unipuncta vagans
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap
392
Philaenus spumarius vagans
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 Sep 2020
391
Pyralis farinalis vagans
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
390
Choreutis pariana vagans
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
389
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
388
Tharsalea helloides vagans
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
387
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
386
Chalcophora angulicollis vagans
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
385
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
384
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
383
Burnsius communis vagans
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
382
Pseudomalus auratus vagans
8 Jul 2020
381
Polygonum aviculare vagans
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
380
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
379
Crioceris duodecimpunctata vagans
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
378
Medicago lupulina vagans
(Black Medick)
19 Jun 2020
Garden weed
377
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
376
Molorchus longicollis vagans
18 Jun 2020
375
Neoclytus muricatulus vagans
11 Jun 2020
374
Eulonchus tristis vagans
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020
373
Chrysoteuchia topiarius vagans
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
372
Sphaerophoria contigua vagans
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
371
Bombus insularis vagans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
370
Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)
2 Jun 2020
369
Hesperia juba vagans
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jun 2020
368
Formica obscuripes vagans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
367
Spizella passerina vagans
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
366
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
29 May 2020
365
Osmia montana vagans
(Mason Bees)
29 May 2020
Caught leaving hole in spruce stump
364
Cosmopepla uhleri vagans
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
363
Veronica arvensis vagans
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed
362
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes vagans
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
361
Crabro latipes vagans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020
BugGuide: \"The male\'s front tibiae are greatly expanded into shields. He covers the female\'s eyes with those things during mating. The plates don\'t blind her, but apparently filter light in such a way that she recognizes this is a male of her own ...
360
Baridini
24 May 2020
~ 3 mm
359
Phidippus audax vagans
(Bold Jumping Spider)
23 May 2020
358
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
357
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
356
Agrocybe acericola vagans
22 May 2020
355
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May 2020
354
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
353
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
352
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
351
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
350
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
349
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
348
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
347
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
346
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
345
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8mm
344
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Apr 2020
343
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
342
Gelis sp.
25 Oct 2019
341
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
340
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
339
Melangyna sp.
7 Oct 2019
338
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
337
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
336
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 Sep 2019
335
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 Sep 2019
334
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
333
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
332
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
331
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
330
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
329
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm\r\n\r\nNymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
328
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
327
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm
326
Anthophora pacifica hageni
(Pacific Digger Bee)
21 Apr 2019
9 deg C
325
Epermenia sp.
18 Apr 2019
Captured in house\r\n7 mm
324
Campopleginae
17 Apr 2019
About a dozen or so of these emerged from a Trichiosoma pupa that I collected on March 31 from a Douglas Hawthorn twig. \r\n\r\n~ 8 mm\r\n\r\nI took them to the Barr Entomological Museum at the University of Idaho for identification.\r\n
323
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
322
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 Mar 2019
1.5 mm body length\r\nUnder bark of silver maple tree
321
Prociphilus sp.
17 Oct 2018
320
Thyanta sp.
18 Sep 2018
319
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
318
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
317
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
316
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
315
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018
314
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018
313
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
312
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
311
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
310
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
309
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
308
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
307
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
306
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
305
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
304
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
303
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
302
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
301
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
300
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
299
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
298
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
297
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
296
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 Jul 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
295
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
294
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
293
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
292
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!)
291
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
290
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018
289
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
288
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(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)
6 Jul 2018
On a raspberry bush\r\nBugGuide ID
284
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018

12 mm

283
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
282
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
281
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
4 Jul 2018
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
280
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
279
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
278
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
277
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
276
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
275
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018
274
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018
273
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
28 Jun 2018
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
272
Agapostemon virescens hageni
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
27 Jun 2018
271
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
270
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
269
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
268
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
267
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
266
Pristaulacus sp.
19 Jun 2018
265
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 Jun 2018
Body length ~ 13 mm "This is likely Perithous scurra neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. BugGuide That makes sense since these wasps are hanging out around several Pemphredon tunnels in an ol ...
264
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018

~ 13 mm

Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.

BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii

263
Psenini
15 Jun 2018

~12 mm

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

262
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
261
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
260
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
259
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
258
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
257
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
256
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Adult female
255
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
254
Andrena sp.
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)
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)
24 May 2018
248
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
247
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
246
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
245
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
244
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May 2018
243
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
242
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
241
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May 2018
240
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018

There were lots of these on Sticky Geranium flowers.

BugGuide ID

Female

239
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May 2018
238
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May 2018
237
Banchus sp.
5 May 2018

BugGuide, Male

First Banchus iNat observation in Idaho

236
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
235
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May 2018
234
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
233
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
232
Ophion sp.
27 Apr 2018
231
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 Apr 2018
230
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
229
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
228
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
227
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
226
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
5 Apr 2018
This is the only Turkey Vulture that I've seen here. A dead Fox Squirrel was run over and this guy was feasting on it.
225
Psilopa sp.
29 Mar 2018

~ 3 mm

On common chickweed flower

BugGuide ID

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

Female

BugGuide

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
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
198
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017
197
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
196
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
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
190
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017
BugGuide ID: Prey - Halictus female
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
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
181
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
180
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017

5 mm, female

Visiting Clarkia pulchella flowers

BugGuide ID

179
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
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 Jun 2017
177
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017

4 mm

Found under mushroom while making spore ring

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
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
167
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
166
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017
165
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
163
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017
162
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017
161
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
160
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017
159
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May 2017

Female

BugGuide

First and only iNat observation

158
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
157
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017
156
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
155
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
154
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May 2017
BugGuide ID Looks to be subadult male
153
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
152
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
151
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May 2017
150
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
149
Agrocybe pediades propinqua
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Noctua pronuba propinqua
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
147
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage 14 mm from head to wing tip BugGuide ID
145
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017

23 mm wingspan

On west side of house

144
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
143
Therion sp.
3 May 2017
142
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
141
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017

~ 6 mm

Netted from a swarm in backyard

BugGuide ID left at Anisopodidae

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

~ 25 mm

On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy

137
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
136
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
135
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
134
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
133
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017
132
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
131
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 Apr 2017
130
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
129
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
128
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
127
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017

On Chickweed (Stellaria media) flower

BugGuide ID

male

126
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
125
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
124
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
123
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.

122
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
121
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
120
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
119
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
118
Chrironomidae
(Non-biting Midges)
1 Jan 2017
On inside of storm window.
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 Dec 2016
On a Rocky Mountain bristle cone pine in our back yard.

Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)

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

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

105
Phormia regina propinqua
10 Oct 2016
104
Sceliphron caementarium propinqua
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
103
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
101
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

100
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
99
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

98
Ichneumonini
2 Oct 2016
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

97
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

96
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

95
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
94
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
92
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
91
Archytas sp.
24 Sep 2016
90
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

88
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 Sep 2016
87
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
86
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
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
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

80
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Sep 2016
79
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
78
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Sep 2016
77
Mecaphesa sp.
5 Sep 2016
76
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
75
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

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
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016

Female

BugGuide

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

68
Polistes dominula remota
(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
Buteo swainsoni remota
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
62
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
61
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
60
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
59
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
58
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
57
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 Aug 2016
56
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
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
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

50
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)

49
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
48
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
45
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
44
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
43
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
42
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

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


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

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


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

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


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
14
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
13
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 Jul 2016
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try. You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...

Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)

12
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
11
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
10
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
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
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
6
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
5
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
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.