Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen for the first time up to 2024

660
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 December, 2024 11:13 am
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
659
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 December, 2024 4:27 pm
On the inside window sill.
658
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 December, 2024 2:28 pm
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree

Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

657
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 November, 2024 5:25 pm
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
656
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 November, 2024 2:10 pm
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
655
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 November, 2024 4:08 pm
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
654
Fomitopsis sp.
2 November, 2024 10:57 am
On an old, dying cherry tree
653
Scymnus sp.
23 October, 2024 8:57 am
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
652
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
5 October, 2024 8:26 pm
651
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
31 August, 2024 11:05 am
650
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 August, 2024 7:16 pm
649
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024 12:00 am
Small beetle on a grape leaf
648
Colletes sp.
29 August, 2024 6:13 pm


Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

647
Acronicta mansueta
6 August, 2024 2:54 pm
UV light trap
646
Allygus sp.
6 August, 2024 11:17 am
UV light trap
645
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
6 August, 2024 8:44 am
UV light trap
644
Aradus sp.
6 August, 2024 8:37 am
UV light trap
643
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 August, 2024 8:28 pm


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

642
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 July, 2024 12:15 pm
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
641
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
27 July, 2024 9:47 am
640
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024 4:12 pm
On globe thistle
639
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

638
Mordellini
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

637
Thereva sp.
21 July, 2024 12:44 pm
On ground beside compost
636
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 July, 2024 12:23 pm
On Garden Parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

635
Telenominae
19 July, 2024 11:06 am
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)

634
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 July, 2024 8:34 pm
Visiting Lavender flowers

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

633
Microgastrinae
15 July, 2024 1:09 pm
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
632
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 July, 2024 6:23 pm
631
Phylinae
2 July, 2024 5:28 pm
3 mm
630
Dichrorampha vancouverana vagans
1 July, 2024 5:48 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

629
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
1 July, 2024 4:03 pm
628
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 June, 2024 12:24 pm
Front yard weed
627
Mycterus sp.
26 June, 2024 7:35 pm
On ocean spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

626
Rumex crispus vagans
(Curly Dock)
25 June, 2024 4:16 pm
625
Polistes aurifer vagans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 June, 2024 5:11 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

624
Albuna pyramidalis vagans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 June, 2024 2:13 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

623
Osmia coloradensis vagans
(Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024 6:45 pm
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers

Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)

622
Ernobius sp.
18 June, 2024 4:51 pm
Swept from grass, 4 mm
621
Odontocolon sp.
16 June, 2024 10:53 am
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
620
Anoecia sp.
12 June, 2024 5:44 pm
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)

619
Bromus hordeaceus vagans
(Common Soft Brome)
12 June, 2024 4:15 pm
Garden north of driveway
618
Achillea millefolium vagans
(Common Yarrow)
12 June, 2024 12:00 am
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
617
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 June, 2024 7:04 pm
On front porch
616
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 June, 2024 10:58 am


Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

615
Larinus carlinae vagans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 June, 2024 4:55 pm
614
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 June, 2024 4:50 pm
613
Thuja occidentalis vagans
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May, 2024 12:00 am
612
Reticularia lycoperdon vagans
(False Puffball)
24 May, 2024 12:36 pm
On a birch stump
611
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagans
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May, 2024 12:00 am
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
610
Molothrus ater vagans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May, 2024 1:31 pm
609
Hesperiphona vespertina vagans
18 May, 2024 3:00 pm
608
Ampedus occidentalis vagans
15 May, 2024 2:48 pm
On front porch
607
Megatoma variegata vagans
10 May, 2024 7:42 am
In bathroom, 4 mm
606
Helicoverpa zea vagans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May, 2024 5:56 pm
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
605
Ptinus sp.
14 April, 2024 6:25 pm
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
604
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 April, 2024 11:25 am
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
603
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 January, 2024 3:00 pm
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm
602
Loxia curvirostra vagans
(Red Crossbill)
29 December, 2023 11:54 am
601
Cyanocitta stelleri vagans
(Steller's Jay)
31 October, 2023 1:49 pm
600
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
22 September, 2023 10:05 am
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
599
Arhopalus asperatus vagans
17 September, 2023 5:42 pm
27 mm, UV trap
598
Euxoa auxiliaris vagans
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 September, 2023 10:20 am
597
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 September, 2023 8:57 am
596
Caradrina montana vagans
17 September, 2023 8:56 am
595
Nephelodes sp.
17 September, 2023 8:54 am
594
Catocala relicta vagans
(White Underwing)
17 September, 2023 8:46 am
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
593
Euchromius ocellea vagans
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 September, 2023 8:13 am
592
Sitta carolinensis vagans
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 September, 2023 2:55 pm
591
Poecile gambeli vagans
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 September, 2023 4:18 pm
590
Lasius sp.
26 August, 2023 5:11 pm
Malaise trap. 4 mm
589
Coenosia tigrina vagans
(Tiger Flies)
26 August, 2023 5:02 pm
Malaise trap, 7 mm
588
Epyris sp.
26 August, 2023 3:07 pm
Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23, \r\n6 mm
587
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
26 August, 2023 1:42 pm
Malaise trap, 5 mm
586
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
26 August, 2023 10:41 am
Malaise trap, 5 mm
585
Scelioninae
26 August, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.

584
Trichopria sp.
26 August, 2023 12:00 am
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
583
Tolype distincta vagans
(Tolype Moths)
13 August, 2023 8:27 am
582
Arhopalus productus vagans
(New House Borer)
13 August, 2023 8:17 am
581
Oxalis corniculata vagans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 June, 2023 12:05 pm
580
Troglodytes aedon vagans
(House Wren)
25 June, 2023 1:33 pm
579
Phyciodes cocyta vagans
(Northern Crescent)
21 June, 2023 3:06 pm
578
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 June, 2023 1:32 pm
577
Limenitis lorquini vagans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 June, 2023 1:25 pm
576
Melipotis jucunda vagans
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 June, 2023 1:08 pm
575
Geum urbanum vagans
(Wood Avens)
10 June, 2023 4:58 pm
574
Megachile frigida vagans
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
8 June, 2023 7:43 pm
From Malaise trap.\n13 mm
573
Agapostemon subtilior vagans
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 June, 2023 7:30 pm
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 10 mm
572
Dacnusini
8 June, 2023 6:56 pm
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23.\r\n~ 2 mm
571
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
8 June, 2023 2:39 pm
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.\r\n~ 6 mm
570
Ctenopelmatinae
8 June, 2023 2:39 pm
Malaise trap, 8 June 23\n10 mm
569
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
8 June, 2023 2:30 pm
From Malaise trap.\r\nSet June 6-8, 2023.\r\n~ 3,5 mm
568
Mesopsocus sp.
8 June, 2023 11:54 am
Malaise trap, 3 mm
567
Pimpla sanguinipes vagans
8 June, 2023 11:25 am
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\n~ 9 mm
566
Tetramesa sp.
8 June, 2023 11:05 am
Malaise trap, ~2.5 mm
565
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
8 June, 2023 9:07 am
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023. Length ~ 0.7 mm
564
Dolichopus obcordatus vagans
8 June, 2023 9:04 am
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 5 mm
563
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 June, 2023 8:38 am
Malaise trap, 7 mm
562
Aclista sp.
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap 8 June 23

3 mm

561
Encyrtidae
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023

~ 1 mm

Encyrtidae?

560
Exenterini
8 June, 2023 12:00 am
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023 IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24 7 mm ...
559
Tryphonini
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23

IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24

Female, 10 mm

558
Eucoilinae
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~2.5 mm

557
Conura sp.
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23

~ 4 mm

556
Andrena crataegi vagans
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 June, 2023 12:00 am

Malaise trap

10 mm

555
Ischnura cervula vagans
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May, 2023 1:05 pm
554
Holcostethus sp.
26 May, 2023 11:15 am
553
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
24 May, 2023 1:32 pm
552
Microchrysa sp.
22 May, 2023 3:01 pm
551
Platypezinae
17 May, 2023 3:02 pm
550
Fenusa sp.
17 May, 2023 11:42 am
On ocean spray bush

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

549
Diplolepis sp.
16 May, 2023 11:15 am
548
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
16 May, 2023 11:05 am
On a snowberry bush.
547
Anatis rathvoni vagans
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May, 2023 7:59 am
546
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May, 2023 7:14 pm
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
545
Ampedus phoenicopterus vagans
4 May, 2023 9:48 am
544
Abia americana vagans
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May, 2023 6:48 pm
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
543
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May, 2023 9:10 am
542
Amara aenea vagans
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May, 2023 1:13 pm
On ground. Length 7 mm.\n
541
Otiorhynchus meridionalis vagans
(Lilac Root Weevil)
27 April, 2023 2:09 pm
(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.
540
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 April, 2023 11:13 am
On a spruce stump. \r\n\r\n4mm
539
Dolerus sp.
15 April, 2023 3:33 pm
~ 10 mm
538
Quedius sp.
10 April, 2023 2:24 pm
On compost bin
537
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 April, 2023 6:30 pm
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
536
Henrylygus sp.
6 April, 2023 2:37 pm
535
Pullimosina sp.
31 March, 2023 8:46 am
2.5 mm
534
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
22 March, 2023 12:00 am
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
533
Accipiter cooperii vagans
(Cooper's Hawk)
21 March, 2023 12:00 am
532
Diplocladius sp.
18 March, 2023 5:09 pm
4 mm. Front porch
531
Banasa sordida vagans
18 March, 2023 3:01 pm
530
Spelobia sp.
11 February, 2023 1:13 pm
Front porch 4 deg C.\r\n~2.5 mm
529
Microlestes sp.
10 February, 2023 2:44 pm
Under a rock. 4 mm.
528
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
5 February, 2023 11:15 am
in the water drained from a potted orchid. ~ 0.4 mm
527
Syntrichia sp.
27 January, 2023 2:29 pm
On concrete wall. \nstalk + capsule ~ 1cm
526
Conomorium sp.
15 January, 2023 1:32 pm
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
525
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 January, 2023 2:51 pm
524
Accipiter striatus vagans
(Sharp-shinned Hawk)
1 January, 2023 11:15 am
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 November, 2022 12:59 pm
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
522
Lepthyphantes sp.
3 November, 2022 3:36 pm
From compost, sampled on 18 Oct 22, observed in sample on 3 Nov 22. 3 mm
521
Philonthus cruentatus vagans
17 October, 2022 11:35 am
From compost, 7 mm
520
Sminthurinus sp.
16 October, 2022 3:56 pm
519
Lepinotus reticulatus vagans
16 October, 2022 12:30 pm
1 mm, in compost
518
Bisnius sp.
16 October, 2022 11:52 am
8 mm, in compost
517
Fannia sp.
30 September, 2022 1:49 pm
516
Typhlocybini
28 September, 2022 10:02 am
515
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
27 September, 2022 12:27 pm
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
514
Frankliniella sp.
26 September, 2022 3:12 pm
On Jessica\'s Aster flowers, ~ 1 mm
513
Eristalis flavipes vagans
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 September, 2022 3:50 pm
512
Corimelaena sp.
20 September, 2022 3:09 pm
511
Epithemia sp.
9 September, 2022 10:22 am
bird bath
510
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
8 September, 2022 8:44 am
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 September, 2022 8:43 am
508
Colpodidae
1 September, 2022 7:19 am
Compost infusion
507
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
31 August, 2022 11:37 am
In a water bowl in the yard
506
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
31 August, 2022 10:56 am
In a water bowl in the yard.
505
Vanessa atalanta vagans
(Red Admiral)
29 August, 2022 2:29 pm
504
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 August, 2022 7:21 am
Black light trap.\r\nMoth or caddisfly?
503
Xestia c-nigrum vagans
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 August, 2022 7:19 am
502
Gelechiini
29 August, 2022 7:14 am
501
Phycitodes mucidella vagans
29 August, 2022 7:08 am
500
Hylaeus punctatus vagans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
28 August, 2022 11:02 am
499
Orius tristicolor vagans
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 August, 2022 10:36 am
498
Melanophila sp.
24 August, 2022 4:03 pm
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
497
Erythroneura ziczac vagans
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 August, 2022 8:30 am
496
Asemum nitidum vagans
22 August, 2022 8:01 am
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
495
Polystoechotes punctata vagans
(Giant Lacewing)
22 August, 2022 7:56 am
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
494
Spodoptera praefica vagans
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 August, 2022 7:30 am
493
Lacinipolia stricta vagans
22 August, 2022 7:27 am
492
Xestia xanthographa vagans
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 August, 2022 7:26 am
491
Macaria adonis vagans
22 August, 2022 7:25 am
490
Dargida procinctus vagans
(Girdler Moth)
22 August, 2022 7:15 am
Light trap
489
Upis ceramboides vagans
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 August, 2022 7:15 am
488
Idia americalis vagans
27 July, 2022 6:22 am
In UV light trap
487
Cydia pomonella vagans
(Codling Moth)
27 July, 2022 6:19 am
In UV light trap
486
Acrobasis tricolorella vagans
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 July, 2022 6:02 am
485
Toxomerus marginatus vagans
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 July, 2022 10:29 am
484
Ichneumon cupitus vagans
23 July, 2022 5:34 pm
Length 15 mm
483
Leptomantispa pulchella vagans
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 July, 2022 4:34 pm
482
Buprestis langii vagans
20 July, 2022 2:04 pm
481
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 July, 2022 5:15 pm
480
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 July, 2022 9:23 am
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
479
Ceruchus punctatus vagans
11 July, 2022 10:00 am
478
Eudioctria sackeni vagans
9 July, 2022 12:46 pm
477
Papilio eurymedon vagans
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 July, 2022 2:18 pm
476
Clytus canadensis vagans
2 July, 2022 1:08 pm
475
Colladonus montanus vagans
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 June, 2022 9:40 am
474
Andrena angustitarsata vagans
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 June, 2022 2:51 pm
473
Bromus tectorum vagans
(Cheatgrass)
23 June, 2022 10:41 am
472
Bromus sterilis vagans
(Bromes)
22 June, 2022 9:20 am
471
Lycogala sp.
9 June, 2022 9:09 am
470
Magdalis subtincta vagans
5 June, 2022 3:06 pm
469
Anthriscus caucalis vagans
(Bur Parsley)
26 May, 2022 4:09 pm
468
Empis sp.
26 May, 2022 3:16 pm
467
Epistrophe xanthostoma vagans
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May, 2022 1:22 pm
466
Megalonotus sabulicola vagans
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May, 2022 12:02 pm
465
Araniella displicata vagans
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May, 2022 9:02 am
464
Eumerus sp.
24 May, 2022 11:28 am
463
Aphis sp.
24 May, 2022 8:08 am
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
462
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May, 2022 3:10 pm
4 mm
461
Sitona lineatus vagans
(Pea Weevil)
4 May, 2022 3:01 pm
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
460
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus vagans
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May, 2022 2:21 pm
In grass cuttings by compost
459
Polyxenus lagurus vagans
(Bristly Millipede)
28 April, 2022 8:30 am
Found under a rotting board. \r\n2 mm
458
Orsodacne atra vagans
24 April, 2022 3:19 pm
457
Halictus tripartitus vagans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 April, 2022 2:52 pm
7 mm
456
Myopa vicaria vagans
22 April, 2022 11:56 am

Comment from alisonnetta on this observation.

455
Enoclerus eximius vagans
8 April, 2022 3:41 pm
454
Bitoma crenata vagans
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 March, 2022 1:24 pm
On birch stump. 3 mm\r\n
453
Colopterus truncatus vagans
28 March, 2022 8:02 am
3 mm. On compost bin.
452
Ceroxys latiusculus vagans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 March, 2022 2:51 pm
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
451
Agalliini
24 March, 2022 3:05 pm
On front porch. 3 mm
450
Dahlica sp.
24 March, 2022 11:57 am
I have no idea what this is. It\'s alive, though, and moving slowly on a spruce stump. ~ 5 mm.
449
Leptocera sp.
23 March, 2022 2:31 pm
Small fly on compost ~ 4 mm
448
Reduvius personatus vagans
(Masked Hunter)
18 March, 2022 3:33 pm
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
447
Mompha unifasciella vagans
14 March, 2022 8:35 pm
Wing length ~ 6 mm\r\nCaptured near lamp in bedroom
446
Crucibulum laeve vagans
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 March, 2022 4:51 pm
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter\r\nOn an old wood chip in yard
445
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
1 March, 2022 12:00 am
From compost pile
444
Corvus corax vagans
(Common Raven)
25 February, 2022 1:04 pm
443
Dacrymyces stillatus vagans
15 February, 2022 11:29 am
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
442
Gryllus veletis vagans
(Spring Field Cricket)
13 January, 2022 4:50 pm
Found under a rock after snow melt. 20 mm
441
Falco columbarius vagans
(Merlin)
16 December, 2021 11:09 am
440
Ramazzottius sp.
9 December, 2021 5:12 pm
From moss on a log
439
Philodinidae
8 December, 2021 12:00 am
In a backyard puddle
438
Scatella sp.
8 November, 2021 3:07 pm
~4 mm. On basil plant in house.
437
Haematococcus lacustris vagans
5 November, 2021 12:00 am
436
Cephalobidae
28 October, 2021 8:10 pm
Birdbath/hay infusion 250x
435
Nymphalis californica vagans
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 September, 2021 12:16 pm
434
Nymphalis antiopa vagans
(Mourning Cloak)
14 August, 2021 9:46 am
433
Thecophora propinqua vagans
8 August, 2021 3:26 pm
432
Bruchus pisorum vagans
(Pea Weevil)
1 July, 2021 5:00 pm
On pea pod. Brunchus maybe?
431
Coleophora trifolii vagans
(Casebearers)
22 June, 2021 11:03 am
On raspberry leaf
430
Doratura stylata vagans
8 June, 2021 11:22 am
429
Eris militaris vagans
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May, 2021 5:27 pm
428
Phasia sp.
17 May, 2021 12:13 pm
427
Mallota sackeni vagans
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May, 2021 11:23 am
426
Ampedus behrensi vagans
15 May, 2021 5:02 pm
425
Pelegrina aeneola vagans
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May, 2021 9:57 am
on compost bin
424
Phyllotreta sp.
28 April, 2021 6:27 pm
3 mm\r\nBugGuide
423
Carpophilinae
28 April, 2021 5:55 pm
On compost bin 3 mm
422
Listrus sp.
28 April, 2021 4:02 pm
421
Tomocerinae
26 April, 2021 11:33 am
in compost ~ 3 mm
420
Scatopsinae
26 April, 2021 11:32 am
In compost ~ 3 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
419
Lacon rorulentus vagans
23 April, 2021 2:21 pm
418
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 April, 2021 3:39 pm
~ 3 mm, on compost pile
417
Glischrochilus fasciatus vagans
(Picnic Beetle)
3 April, 2021 2:20 pm
In compost pile, 7 mm
416
Eurygaster sp.
1 April, 2021 12:58 pm
10 mm
415
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
28 March, 2021 3:24 pm
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.
414
Phanias sp.
27 March, 2021 3:48 pm
413
Orchesella villosa vagans
20 March, 2021 11:51 am
under board
412
Deroceras laeve vagans
(Meadow Slug)
20 March, 2021 11:50 am
under board
411
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 March, 2021 12:00 am
under board
410
Chironomus sp.
18 March, 2021 4:20 pm
409
Buteo jamaicensis vagans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 March, 2021 12:34 pm
408
Diamesinae
2 March, 2021 2:45 pm
407
Agelaius phoeniceus vagans
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 March, 2021 12:00 am
406
Alces alces vagans
(Moose)
20 February, 2021 9:53 am
405
Parthenolecanium sp.
1 February, 2021 3:33 pm
On a chokecherry stem
404
Haemorhous cassinii vagans
(Cassin's Finch)
28 January, 2021 3:44 pm
403
Ptenothrix sp.
1 December, 2020 12:00 am
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
402
Triphosa haesitata vagans
(Tissue Moth)
17 November, 2020 3:48 pm
On wall in bathroom
401
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 October, 2020 12:22 pm
400
Pollenia vagabunda vagans
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 October, 2020 11:46 am
399
Niesthrea sp.
4 October, 2020 12:21 pm
On hollyhock
398
Tripleurospermum inodorum vagans
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 September, 2020 4:18 pm
397
Fieberiella florii vagans
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 September, 2020 2:23 pm
396
Physiphora alceae vagans
27 September, 2020 12:46 pm
On spruce stump, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
395
Pseudaletia unipuncta vagans
25 September, 2020 8:03 am
length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap
394
Philaenus spumarius vagans
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 September, 2020 4:26 pm
393
Pyralis farinalis vagans
(Meal Moth)
19 September, 2020 11:29 am
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
392
Choreutis pariana vagans
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 September, 2020 11:28 am
391
Prionyx sp.
6 September, 2020 12:06 pm
390
Cylindromyia sp.
6 September, 2020 10:18 am
389
Tharsalea helloides vagans
(Purplish Copper)
6 September, 2020 10:16 am
388
Chalcophora angulicollis vagans
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 August, 2020 1:32 pm
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
387
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 August, 2020 1:31 pm
386
Harmostes reflexulus vagans
5 August, 2020 4:23 pm
385
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 August, 2020 9:09 am
On raspberry leaf
384
Burnsius communis vagans
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 July, 2020 11:24 am
383
Pseudomalus auratus vagans
8 July, 2020 10:53 am
382
Polygonum aviculare vagans
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 June, 2020 10:34 am
381
Lambdina sp.
24 June, 2020 2:28 pm
380
Crioceris duodecimpunctata vagans
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 June, 2020 2:39 pm
379
Medicago lupulina vagans
(Black Medick)
19 June, 2020 5:29 pm
Garden weed
378
Molorchus longicollis vagans
18 June, 2020 1:24 pm
377
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
18 June, 2020 11:06 am
376
Neoclytus muricatulus vagans
11 June, 2020 3:15 pm
375
Eulonchus tristis vagans
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 June, 2020 12:46 pm
374
Chrysoteuchia topiarius vagans
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 June, 2020 10:42 am
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
373
Sphaerophoria contigua vagans
(Tufted Globetail)
4 June, 2020 4:32 pm
372
Bombus insularis vagans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 June, 2020 2:34 pm
371
Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)
2 June, 2020 1:47 pm
370
Hesperia juba vagans
(Juba Skipper)
1 June, 2020 1:35 pm
369
Formica obscuripes vagans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May, 2020 3:54 pm
368
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
29 May, 2020 5:25 pm
367
Spizella passerina vagans
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May, 2020 1:21 pm
366
Cosmopepla uhleri vagans
28 May, 2020 1:51 pm
~ 5 mm
365
Veronica arvensis vagans
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May, 2020 12:33 pm
flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed
364
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes vagans
(Forked Globetail)
28 May, 2020 10:52 am
363
Crabro latipes vagans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May, 2020 1:07 pm
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 ...
362
Baridini
24 May, 2020 2:17 pm
~ 3 mm
361
Phidippus audax vagans
(Bold Jumping Spider)
23 May, 2020 1:48 pm
360
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
23 May, 2020 1:33 pm
359
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
23 May, 2020 11:36 am
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
358
Agrocybe acericola vagans
22 May, 2020 5:17 pm
357
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May, 2020 1:29 pm
356
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May, 2020 2:12 pm
355
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May, 2020 11:09 am
354
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
4 May, 2020 6:43 pm
353
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May, 2020 2:57 pm
352
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
28 April, 2020 2:09 pm
351
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 April, 2020 11:57 am
350
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 April, 2020 2:12 pm
349
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 April, 2020 1:01 pm
348
Ypsolopha sp.
17 April, 2020 4:11 pm
347
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 April, 2020 4:30 pm
~ 8mm
346
Gelis sp.
25 October, 2019 2:36 pm
345
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 October, 2019 2:25 pm
344
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
22 October, 2019 1:08 pm
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
343
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
15 October, 2019 4:17 pm
20 mm
342
Melangyna sp.
7 October, 2019 4:31 pm
341
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 September, 2019 3:45 pm
340
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 September, 2019 5:30 pm
339
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 September, 2019 5:16 pm
338
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 September, 2019 3:42 pm
337
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 August, 2019 4:38 pm
336
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 August, 2019 9:44 am
335
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
14 July, 2019 2:27 pm
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
334
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
14 July, 2019 1:37 pm
333
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 April, 2019 9:25 am
332
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
24 April, 2019 12:27 pm
331
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 April, 2019 4:49 pm
Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm
330
Epermenia sp.
18 April, 2019 2:13 pm
Captured in house\r\n7 mm
329
Campopleginae
17 April, 2019 2:28 pm
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
328
Grimmia pulvinata hageni
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 April, 2019 11:05 am
On concrete block
327
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
26 March, 2019 4:17 pm
1.5 mm body length\r\nUnder bark of silver maple tree
326
Prociphilus sp.
17 October, 2018 4:07 pm
325
Thyanta sp.
18 September, 2018 10:40 am
324
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 September, 2018 2:18 pm
323
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 September, 2018 1:16 pm
322
Braconinae
14 September, 2018 11:59 am
size 1 cm
321
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 September, 2018 11:50 am
320
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 September, 2018 11:48 am
319
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
14 September, 2018 11:43 am
318
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 September, 2018 3:50 pm
317
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 September, 2018 2:24 pm
316
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 September, 2018 3:15 pm
315
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 August, 2018 1:45 pm
314
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 August, 2018 5:25 pm
313
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 August, 2018 3:00 pm
312
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 July, 2018 12:28 pm
311
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 July, 2018 5:27 pm
310
Monodontomerus sp.
28 July, 2018 6:05 pm
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
309
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 July, 2018 2:43 pm
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
308
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 July, 2018 1:51 pm
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
307
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 July, 2018 8:59 am
306
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2018 3:56 pm
305
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 July, 2018 5:02 pm
304
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 July, 2018 4:48 pm
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
303
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 July, 2018 2:42 pm
302
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 July, 2018 12:00 am
301
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018 6:02 pm
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
300
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018 3:48 pm
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
299
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 July, 2018 3:42 pm
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
298
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
14 July, 2018 3:28 pm
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
297
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 July, 2018 12:59 pm
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!)
296
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 July, 2018 2:44 pm
23 mm
295
Wroughtonia sp.
11 July, 2018 10:18 am
294
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 July, 2018 5:30 pm
293
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 July, 2018 11:50 am
Length 11 mm
292
Forficula dentata hageni
8 July, 2018 9:21 am
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
291
Neurocolpus sp.
7 July, 2018 1:59 pm
290
Phylloecus trimaculatus hageni
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 July, 2018 10:01 am
On a raspberry bush\r\nBugGuide ID
289
Lestica sp.
5 July, 2018 5:30 pm
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
288
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 July, 2018 12:00 am

12 mm

287
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 July, 2018 4:27 pm
286
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
4 July, 2018 2:52 pm
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
285
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 July, 2018 12:16 pm
284
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
3 July, 2018 11:04 am
On a rose stem
283
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 July, 2018 10:54 am
282
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 July, 2018 10:53 am
281
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 July, 2018 12:09 pm
280
Brachymeria sp.
30 June, 2018 3:19 pm
279
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 June, 2018 12:44 pm
278
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
28 June, 2018 5:19 pm
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
277
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 June, 2018 9:08 am
276
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
22 June, 2018 3:10 pm
275
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
22 June, 2018 1:24 pm
274
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
21 June, 2018 1:42 pm
273
Pristaulacus sp.
19 June, 2018 6:02 pm
272
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 June, 2018 3:01 pm
271
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 June, 2018 4:22 pm
body length ~ 13 mm\r\n\r\n\"This is likely Perithous s. neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. See reference here.\" BugGuide\r\n\r\nThat makes sense since these ichneumon wasps are hanging out aroun ...
270
Gasteruption sp.
15 June, 2018 5:41 pm
~ 13 mm\r\nPatrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
269
Psenini
15 June, 2018 3:26 pm
~12 mm\r\nEntered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.\r\n
268
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 June, 2018 5:42 pm
267
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
11 June, 2018 5:12 pm
266
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
7 June, 2018 2:58 pm
265
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
7 June, 2018 10:12 am
264
Xorides californicus neomexicanus
6 June, 2018 5:24 pm
263
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 June, 2018 5:17 pm
262
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 June, 2018 10:25 am
261
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May, 2018 10:34 am
260
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
28 May, 2018 8:44 am
259
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May, 2018 12:54 pm
258
Panurginus sp.
27 May, 2018 12:49 pm


Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp

257
Osmia montana neomexicanus
(Mason Bees)
25 May, 2018 12:57 pm
Captured after entering hole in stump. Cooled, photographed, and released.
256
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May, 2018 11:06 am
255
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May, 2018 7:18 am
7 mm
254
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2018 10:32 am
253
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May, 2018 3:25 pm
252
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May, 2018 4:02 pm
4 mm
251
Polochrum sp.
22 May, 2018 9:57 am
hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
250
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May, 2018 8:21 am
Trapped inside house
249
Bombus flavifrons nearcticus
(Bumble Bees)
21 May, 2018 6:32 pm
~ 13 mm
248
Sapyga sp.
20 May, 2018 2:13 pm
247
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May, 2018 2:05 pm
246
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May, 2018 11:16 am
245
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
15 May, 2018 3:49 pm
244
Amblyptilia sp.
13 May, 2018 6:28 pm
243
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May, 2018 6:30 pm
242
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May, 2018 12:00 am
241
Banchus sp.
5 May, 2018 1:16 pm
240
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May, 2018 1:06 pm
239
Orussus occidentalis nearcticus
(Orussus)
3 May, 2018 12:36 pm
238
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May, 2018 9:34 am
237
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May, 2018 9:55 am
236
Lithobiidae
30 April, 2018 4:33 pm
~ 30 mm
235
Ophion sp.
27 April, 2018 5:56 pm
234
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 April, 2018 4:21 pm
233
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 April, 2018 9:42 am
~ 3 mm, on Golden Currant inflorescence
232
Harpalinae
24 April, 2018 12:25 pm
231
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 April, 2018 9:10 am
230
Lasioglossum ruficorne nearcticus
11 April, 2018 1:30 pm
229
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
11 April, 2018 10:54 am
228
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 April, 2018 12:59 pm
227
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
5 April, 2018 9:14 am
226
Psilopa sp.
29 March, 2018 2:21 pm
225
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 January, 2018 11:18 am
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
224
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 December, 2017 9:51 am
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
223
Alucita sp.
14 December, 2017 5:53 am
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
222
Spinus pinus nearcticus
(Pine Siskin)
9 November, 2017 12:04 pm
221
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 October, 2017 10:54 am
220
Tromatobia sp.
26 October, 2017 12:41 pm
219
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
26 October, 2017 12:33 pm
218
Sargus bipunctatus nearcticus
26 October, 2017 10:49 am
217
Asemosyrphus polygrammus nearcticus
(Common Sickleleg)
25 October, 2017 10:45 am
216
Voriini
25 October, 2017 10:29 am
215
Itoplectis conquisitor nearcticus
25 October, 2017 10:28 am
214
Mantis religiosa nearcticus
(European Mantis)
4 October, 2017 1:09 pm
213
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 August, 2017 1:27 pm


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

212
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 August, 2017 1:17 pm


Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)

211
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 August, 2017 9:38 am
210
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 August, 2017 10:55 am
209
Hesperumia sulphuraria nearcticus
(Sulphur Moth)
28 July, 2017 11:27 am
208
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 July, 2017 1:09 pm


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

207
Polygonia satyrus nearcticus
(Satyr Comma)
13 July, 2017 8:08 am
206
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
9 July, 2017 4:27 pm
205
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
7 July, 2017 3:38 pm
204
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 July, 2017 4:08 pm
203
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 July, 2017 8:04 am
202
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 July, 2017 7:47 am
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
201
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
1 July, 2017 4:33 pm
200
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 July, 2017 9:26 am
199
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 July, 2017 6:06 am
198
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 June, 2017 8:25 am
197
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 June, 2017 3:45 pm
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 June, 2017 3:40 pm
195
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2017 8:11 am
194
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
21 June, 2017 9:34 am
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 June, 2017 8:44 am
192
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 June, 2017 1:19 pm
191
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 June, 2017 11:39 am
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
190
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
17 June, 2017 1:01 pm
189
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 June, 2017 10:04 am
188
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 June, 2017 1:43 pm
187
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 June, 2017 6:33 am
186
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
15 June, 2017 1:57 pm
185
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 June, 2017 10:00 am
184
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 June, 2017 9:43 am
183
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 June, 2017 10:16 am
182
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
8 June, 2017 9:36 am
181
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 June, 2017 6:24 am
180
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 June, 2017 11:58 am
179
Aleochara sp.
5 June, 2017 8:49 am
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
178
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 June, 2017 8:37 am
177
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
26 May, 2017 9:51 am
176
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May, 2017 4:16 pm
175
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2017 3:26 pm
174
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
24 May, 2017 8:31 am
173
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May, 2017 5:11 pm
172
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May, 2017 4:58 pm
171
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May, 2017 11:20 am
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
23 May, 2017 10:28 am
169
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May, 2017 11:10 am
168
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May, 2017 10:04 am
167
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May, 2017 8:16 am
On a tulip flower
166
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May, 2017 8:13 am
165
Bassaniana sp.
19 May, 2017 9:12 am
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May, 2017 8:13 am
163
Cryptus rufovinctus flavidus
18 May, 2017 11:05 am
162
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May, 2017 10:58 am
161
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May, 2017 10:55 am
160
Leucophora sp.
18 May, 2017 12:00 am
159
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May, 2017 12:14 pm
Grass taking over my garden
158
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
13 May, 2017 6:54 am
10 mm
157
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May, 2017 6:51 am
156
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May, 2017 2:20 pm
155
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May, 2017 10:10 am
154
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
9 May, 2017 7:10 am
153
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May, 2017 4:19 pm
152
Oulema sp.
8 May, 2017 10:25 am
151
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May, 2017 2:36 pm
150
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May, 2017 2:35 pm
149
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May, 2017 11:42 am
148
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May, 2017 8:32 am
147
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May, 2017 12:00 am
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May, 2017 10:59 am
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
145
Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
4 May, 2017 1:02 pm
144
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May, 2017 1:02 pm
143
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May, 2017 10:08 am
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
142
Sylvicola sp.
3 May, 2017 6:10 pm
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
141
Therion sp.
3 May, 2017 3:52 pm
140
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May, 2017 12:27 pm
139
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May, 2017 10:40 am
138
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May, 2017 8:26 am
137
Spilichneumon sp.
30 April, 2017 11:42 am
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
136
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 April, 2017 8:59 am
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
135
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
27 April, 2017 2:40 pm
134
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 April, 2017 2:38 pm
133
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 April, 2017 12:14 pm
132
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 April, 2017 12:25 pm
131
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 April, 2017 12:13 pm
130
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 April, 2017 12:11 pm
129
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
21 April, 2017 11:57 am
128
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 April, 2017 11:51 am
127
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 April, 2017 11:46 am
126
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 April, 2017 10:01 am
125
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017 8:33 am
124
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017 8:30 am
123
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 March, 2017 5:24 pm
122
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 January, 2017 3:02 pm
121
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 January, 2017 2:14 pm
120
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
10 January, 2017 11:27 am
119
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 January, 2017 8:46 am
118
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
2 January, 2017 11:23 am
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 December, 2016 2:28 pm
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)

116
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
115
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
On ground in leaf litter. BugGuide ID
114
Salticus scenicus propinqua
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
113
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
112
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
111
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
110
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
109
Panzeria sp.
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
108
Lucilia sp.
16 October, 2016 12:00 am
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 October, 2016 12:00 am
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 October, 2016 12:00 am
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

105
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 October, 2016 12:00 am
On Parsley plant
104
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 October, 2016 12:00 am
103
Phormia regina remota
10 October, 2016 12:00 am
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 October, 2016 12:00 am
101
Ichneumonini
2 October, 2016 12:00 am
BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

100
Lygus sp.
2 October, 2016 12:00 am
99
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 October, 2016 12:00 am
BugGuide

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

98
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 October, 2016 12:00 am
97
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 October, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

96
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 September, 2016 12:00 am
95
Gymnosoma sp.
28 September, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

94
Villa sp.
28 September, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
25 September, 2016 12:00 am
92
Archytas sp.
24 September, 2016 12:00 am
91
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 September, 2016 12:00 am
90
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 September, 2016 12:00 am
On parsley flowers in the garden.

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
21 September, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

88
Osbornellus borealis remota
20 September, 2016 12:00 am
87
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 September, 2016 12:00 am
86
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 September, 2016 12:00 am
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
11 September, 2016 12:00 am
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
10 September, 2016 12:00 am
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance BugGuide ID
83
Nabis sp.
7 September, 2016 12:00 am
82
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 September, 2016 12:00 am
81
Mecaphesa sp.
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
80
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
79
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
BugGuide

Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)

78
Bombus rufocinctus remota
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
77
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
76
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am

On California Poppy flower

BugGuide ID

Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

75
Eristalis hirta remota
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 September, 2016 12:00 am
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
2 September, 2016 12:00 am
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 August, 2016 12:00 am
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 August, 2016 12:00 am

Male

On Hollyhock plant



Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

71
Ancistrocerus albophaleratus remota
(White-banded Potter Wasp)
24 August, 2016 12:00 am
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
21 August, 2016 12:00 am
69
Buathra perplexa remota
20 August, 2016 12:00 am

Female

BugGuide

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

68
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
20 August, 2016 12:00 am
Snuck into the house somehow
67
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 August, 2016 12:00 am
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 August, 2016 12:00 am
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 August, 2016 12:00 am
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 August, 2016 12:00 am
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
15 August, 2016 12:00 am
62
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 August, 2016 12:00 am
61
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 August, 2016 12:00 am
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
60
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 August, 2016 12:00 am
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
59
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
13 August, 2016 12:00 am
58
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 August, 2016 12:00 am
57
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 August, 2016 12:00 am
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
56
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 August, 2016 12:00 am
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
12 August, 2016 12:00 am
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
8 August, 2016 12:00 am
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
7 August, 2016 12:00 am
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 August, 2016 12:00 am
Female
51
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
31 July, 2016 12:00 am
50
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 July, 2016 12:00 am
49
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 July, 2016 12:00 am

Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves

BugGuide ID



Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

48
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
31 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

47
Orthotrichaceae
30 July, 2016 12:00 am
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Melissodes sp.
29 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)

45
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2016 12:00 am
44
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 July, 2016 12:00 am
On tassel of corn plant
43
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
29 July, 2016 12:00 am
42
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 July, 2016 12:00 am
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
27 July, 2016 12:00 am
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 July, 2016 12:00 am
39
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
24 July, 2016 12:00 am
38
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 July, 2016 12:00 am
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
37
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 July, 2016 12:00 am
36
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 July, 2016 12:00 am
35
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

34
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
22 July, 2016 12:00 am
On birch tree trunk
33
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 July, 2016 12:00 am
32
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
31
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
30
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
29
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
28
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
27
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
21 July, 2016 12:00 am
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 July, 2016 12:00 am
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 July, 2016 10:05 am
24
Hemipenthes sp.
19 July, 2016 12:00 am
23
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
19 July, 2016 12:00 am
22
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 July, 2016 12:00 am
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm. BugGuide ID
21
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 July, 2016 12:00 am
20
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)

19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
18 July, 2016 12:00 am
Yard weed
18
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
18 July, 2016 12:00 am
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
16 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 July, 2016 12:00 am
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 July, 2016 12:00 am
Female at feeder
14
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 July, 2016 12:00 am
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try. You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...

Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)

13
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
9 July, 2016 12:00 am
12
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
9 July, 2016 12:00 am
11
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 July, 2016 12:00 am
10
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 July, 2016 12:00 am
9
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
8 July, 2016 12:00 am
8
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 July, 2016 12:00 am
This is either Riley's or Snowy tree cricket - evidenced by the equally sized and spaced white dots on the abdomen, and the black intermittent rings on the antennae. Nymphs cannot be ID'd to species without a close view of the black dots on the front ...

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

7
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 July, 2016 12:00 am


Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

6
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 July, 2016 12:00 am
5
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
7 July, 2016 12:00 am
Male
4
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
7 July, 2016 12:00 am
3
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
7 July, 2016 12:00 am
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 July, 2016 12:00 am

This is the first observation from the yard!

I hope to find and identify as many species as possible on our little quarter-acre lot.

1
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 July, 2016 12:00 am
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)