Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen for the first time up to 2024
673
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 Dec 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
672
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 Dec 2024
On the inside window sill.
671
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 Dec 2024
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
670
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 Nov 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
669
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 Nov 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
668
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 Nov 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
667
Fomitopsis sp.
2 Nov 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree
666
Scymnus sp.
23 Oct 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
665
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 Oct 2024
664
Asphondylia sp.
30 Sep 2024
Gall on creosote bush
663
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
(Grape Vines)
1 Sep 2024
662
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
(Winter Savory)
1 Sep 2024
661
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
(Garlic Chives)
1 Sep 2024
660
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
(Scots Pine)
1 Sep 2024
659
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
658
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
(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 ...
657
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
656
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
655
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
654
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
653
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
652
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
651
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
650
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
649
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 Jul 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
648
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
647
Solidago canadensis
(Canada Goldenrod)
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 Jul 2024
646
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
645
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
(Globe Thistles)
25 Jul 2024
644
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
643
Mordellini
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
642
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground beside compost
641
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
640
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)
639
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
638
Microgastrinae
15 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
637
Rubus idaeus vagans
(Red Raspberry)
(Red Raspberry)
11 Jul 2024
636
Ribes rubrum vagans
(Red Currant)
(Red Currant)
3 Jul 2024
635
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
634
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
633
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
632
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
631
Mycterus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
630
Rumex crispus vagans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
629
Polistes aurifer vagans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
628
Albuna pyramidalis vagans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
627
Osmia coloradensis vagans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
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
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)
623
Achillea millefolium vagans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
622
Bromus hordeaceus vagans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
Garden north of driveway
621
Festuca idahoensis vagans
(Idaho Fescue)
(Idaho Fescue)
12 Jun 2024
620
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch
619
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
618
Larinus carlinae vagans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
617
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
616
Thuja occidentalis vagans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
615
Geranium sanguineum vagans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
614
Reticularia lycoperdon vagans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On a birch stump
613
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
612
Molothrus ater vagans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
611
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(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)
(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)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
604
Crocus neapolitanus vagans
(Crocuses)
(Crocuses)
16 Mar 2024
First flower in garden.
603
Acer saccharinum vagans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
602
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm
601
Loxia curvirostra vagans
(Red Crossbill)
(Red Crossbill)
29 Dec 2023
600
Cyanocitta stelleri vagans
(Steller's Jay)
(Steller's Jay)
31 Oct 2023
599
Liposcelis sp.
(Domestic Booklice)
(Domestic Booklice)
22 Sep 2023
From berlese funnel taken from soil under raspberries
598
Arhopalus asperatus vagans
17 Sep 2023
27 mm, UV trap
597
Catocala relicta vagans
(White Underwing)
(White Underwing)
17 Sep 2023
Forewing length ~ 40 mm
596
Euxoa auxiliaris vagans
(Army Cutworm Moth)
(Army Cutworm Moth)
17 Sep 2023
595
Euchromius ocellea vagans
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
17 Sep 2023
594
Limnephilidae
(Northern Caddisflies)
(Northern Caddisflies)
17 Sep 2023
593
Nephelodes sp.
17 Sep 2023
592
Caradrina sp.
17 Sep 2023
591
Sitta carolinensis vagans
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
(White-breasted Nuthatch)
13 Sep 2023
590
Poecile gambeli vagans
(Mountain Chickadee)
(Mountain Chickadee)
3 Sep 2023
589
Lasius sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap. 4 mm
588
Coenosia tigrina vagans
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
587
Trichopria sp.
26 Aug 2023
From Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 2023. ~1.5 mm
586
Scelioninae
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26 August 2023, ~ 3 mm.
585
Epyris sp.
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 26-27 Aug 23, \r\n6 mm
584
Exochus sp.
(Exochus)
(Exochus)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
583
Caenochrysis sp.
(Caenochrysis)
(Caenochrysis)
26 Aug 2023
Malaise trap, 5 mm
582
Arhopalus productus vagans
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
13 Aug 2023
581
Tolype sp.
(Tolype Moths)
(Tolype Moths)
13 Aug 2023
580
Apamea sp.
13 Aug 2023
579
Oxalis corniculata vagans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
29 Jun 2023
578
Troglodytes aedon vagans
(House Wren)
(House Wren)
25 Jun 2023
577
Phyciodes cocyta vagans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
21 Jun 2023
576
Anthrax sp.
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
(Charcoal Bee Flies)
11 Jun 2023
575
Melipotis jucunda vagans
(Merry Graphic Moth)
(Merry Graphic Moth)
11 Jun 2023
574
Limenitis lorquini vagans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
11 Jun 2023
573
Hylaeus sp.
Subgenus: Hylaeus
Subgenus: Hylaeus
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 7 mm
572
Andrena crataegi vagans
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
(Hawthorn Mining Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 10 mm
571
Megachile frigida vagans
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\n13 mm
570
Mymaridae
(Fairy Wasps)
(Fairy Wasps)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise Trap set June 8-20, 2023. Length ~ 0.7 mm
569
Encyrtidae
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap, 8-10 June 2023
~ 1 mm
Encyrtidae?
568
Pimpla sanguinipes vagans
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\n~ 9 mm
567
Dolichopus obcordatus vagans
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 5 mm
566
Eucoilinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~2.5 mm
565
Ctenopelmatinae
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 June 23\n10 mm
564
Dacnusini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23.\r\n~ 2 mm
563
Tryphonini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
Female, 10 mm
562
Exenterini
8 Jun 2023
Malaise Trap, 8-10 June 2023
IDed by Nathaniel Green at Barr Museum on 14 June 24
7 mm
...
561
Agapostemon subtilior vagans
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
(Five Striped Sweat Bee)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23\r\n~ 10 mm
560
Hypoponera sp.
(Crypt ants)
(Crypt ants)
8 Jun 2023
From Malaise trap.\r\nSet June 6-8, 2023.\r\n~ 3,5 mm
559
Aclista sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap 8 June 23
3 mm
558
Myrmica sp.
(Furrowed Ants)
(Furrowed Ants)
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap: 8-10 June 23.\r\n~ 6 mm
557
Tetramesa sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, ~2.5 mm
556
Conura sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 8-10 Jun 23
~ 4 mm
555
Mesopsocus sp.
8 Jun 2023
Malaise trap, 3 mm
554
Ischnura cervula vagans
(Pacific Forktail)
(Pacific Forktail)
26 May 2023
553
Holcostethus sp.
26 May 2023
552
Omalus sp.
(Omalus)
(Omalus)
24 May 2023
551
Microchrysa sp.
22 May 2023
550
Platypezinae
17 May 2023
549
Fenusa sp.
17 May 2023
On ocean spray bush
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
548
Anasimyia sp.
(Drone Flies)
(Drone Flies)
16 May 2023
On a snowberry bush.
547
Diplolepis sp.
16 May 2023
546
Anatis rathvoni vagans
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
(Flying Saucer Lady Beetle)
13 May 2023
545
Hoplocampa sp.
12 May 2023
Many of these were visiting saskatoon flowers
544
Ampedus phoenicopterus vagans
4 May 2023
543
Abia americana vagans
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
2 May 2023
Swept from grass near snowberry bush. 9 mm
542
Pityohyphantes sp.
2 May 2023
541
Amara aenea vagans
(Common Sun Beetle)
(Common Sun Beetle)
1 May 2023
On ground. Length 7 mm.\n
540
Otiorhynchus meridionalis vagans
(Lilac Root Weevil)
(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.
539
Hadrobregmus sp.
24 Apr 2023
On a spruce stump. \r\n\r\n4mm
538
Dolerus sp.
15 Apr 2023
~ 10 mm
537
Quedius sp.
10 Apr 2023
On compost bin
536
Chaetocnema sp.
(Stout Flea Beetles)
(Stout Flea Beetles)
6 Apr 2023
Front porch. ~ 2.5 mm
535
Pullimosina sp.
31 Mar 2023
2.5 mm
534
Ceratopogonidae
(Biting Midges)
(Biting Midges)
22 Mar 2023
Collected from the side of the shed. ~2.5 mm
533
Diplocladius sp.
18 Mar 2023
4 mm. Front porch
532
Banasa sordida vagans
18 Mar 2023
531
Spelobia sp.
11 Feb 2023
Front porch 4 deg C.\r\n~2.5 mm
530
Microlestes sp.
10 Feb 2023
Under a rock. 4 mm.
529
Oribatida
(Beetle Mites)
(Beetle Mites)
5 Feb 2023
in the water drained from a potted orchid. ~ 0.4 mm
528
Syntrichia sp.
27 Jan 2023
On concrete wall. \nstalk + capsule ~ 1cm
527
Conomorium sp.
15 Jan 2023
On front porch, 7 deg C, ~ 2 mm
526
Evernia sp.
(Oakmoss Lichens)
(Oakmoss Lichens)
2 Jan 2023
525
Accipiter striatus vagans
(Sharp-shinned Hawk)
(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.
524
Erigone sp.
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
(Black Dwarf Spiders)
6 Nov 2022
Found in shed. ~ 2 mm
523
Lepthyphantes sp.
3 Nov 2022
From compost, sampled on 18 Oct 22, observed in sample on 3 Nov 22. 3 mm
522
Philonthus cruentatus vagans
17 Oct 2022
From compost, 7 mm
521
Lepinotus reticulatus vagans
16 Oct 2022
1 mm, in compost
520
Sminthurinus sp.
16 Oct 2022
519
Bisnius sp.
16 Oct 2022
8 mm, in compost
518
Fannia sp.
30 Sep 2022
517
Typhlocybini
28 Sep 2022
516
Cheiracanthium sp.
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
(Longlegged Sac Spiders)
27 Sep 2022
Found on leaf with egg sac on bottom of a Douglas Hawthorn leaf. ~ 6mm
515
Frankliniella sp.
26 Sep 2022
On Jessica\'s Aster flowers, ~ 1 mm
514
Eristalis flavipes vagans
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
(Orange-legged Drone Fly)
22 Sep 2022
513
Corimelaena sp.
20 Sep 2022
512
Epithemia sp.
9 Sep 2022
bird bath
511
Caloplaca sp.
(Firedots)
(Firedots)
8 Sep 2022
On north side of trunk of silver maple tree, ascus diameter 0.8 mm\r\n\r\nCaloplaca sp. maybe?
510
Pachypsylla celtidismamma vagans
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
(Hackberry Nipplegall Gall Psyllid)
2 Sep 2022
509
Colpodidae
1 Sep 2022
Compost infusion
508
Hypotrichia
(Hypotrich)
(Hypotrich)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard
507
Vorticellidae
(Vorticellidae)
(Vorticellidae)
31 Aug 2022
In a water bowl in the yard.
506
Phycitodes sp.
29 Aug 2022
505
Gelechiini
29 Aug 2022
504
Hydropsychidae
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
(Net-spinning Caddisflies)
29 Aug 2022
Black light trap.\r\nMoth or caddisfly?
503
Xestia c-nigrum vagans
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
(Lesser Black-letter Dart)
29 Aug 2022
502
Vanessa atalanta vagans
(Red Admiral)
(Red Admiral)
29 Aug 2022
501
Hylaeus punctatus vagans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
28 Aug 2022
500
Orius tristicolor vagans
(Minute Pirate Bug)
(Minute Pirate Bug)
26 Aug 2022
499
Melanophila sp.
24 Aug 2022
Found on asphalt driveway. 9 mm
498
Erythroneura ziczac vagans
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
(Virginia Creeper Leafhopper)
24 Aug 2022
497
Asemum nitidum vagans
22 Aug 2022
Found at night on birch stump, 19 mm
496
Dargida procinctus vagans
(Girdler Moth)
(Girdler Moth)
22 Aug 2022
Light trap
495
Xestia xanthographa vagans
(Square-spot Rustic)
(Square-spot Rustic)
22 Aug 2022
494
Spodoptera praefica vagans
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
(Western Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth)
22 Aug 2022
493
Polystoechotes punctata vagans
(Giant Lacewing)
(Giant Lacewing)
22 Aug 2022
On birch stump painted with moth bait, 25 mm
492
Macaria adonis vagans
22 Aug 2022
491
Lacinipolia stricta vagans
22 Aug 2022
490
Upis ceramboides vagans
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
(Roughened Darkling Beetle)
1 Aug 2022
489
Idia americalis vagans
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
488
Cydia pomonella vagans
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
27 Jul 2022
In UV light trap
487
Acrobasis tricolorella vagans
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
(Tricolored Acrobasis Moth)
27 Jul 2022
486
Toxomerus marginatus vagans
(Margined Calligrapher)
(Margined Calligrapher)
24 Jul 2022
485
Ichneumon cupitus vagans
23 Jul 2022
Length 15 mm
484
Leptomantispa pulchella vagans
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
(Beautiful Mantidfly)
21 Jul 2022
483
Buprestis langii vagans
20 Jul 2022
482
Pseudotephritis sp.
19 Jul 2022
481
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
15 Jul 2022
6 mm. On raspberry leaf.
480
Ceruchus punctatus vagans
11 Jul 2022
479
Eudioctria sackeni vagans
9 Jul 2022
478
Papilio eurymedon vagans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2022
477
Clytus canadensis vagans
2 Jul 2022
476
Colladonus montanus vagans
(Mountain Leafhopper)
(Mountain Leafhopper)
30 Jun 2022
475
Andrena angustitarsata vagans
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
(Narrow-legged Miner Bee)
29 Jun 2022
474
Bromus tectorum vagans
(Cheatgrass)
(Cheatgrass)
23 Jun 2022
473
Bromus diandrus vagans
(Ripgut Brome)
(Ripgut Brome)
22 Jun 2022
472
Lycogala sp.
9 Jun 2022
471
Magdalis subtincta vagans
5 Jun 2022
470
Megalonotus sabulicola vagans
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
(Introduced Dirt-colored Seed Bug)
26 May 2022
469
Araniella displicata vagans
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
(Six-spotted Orbweaver)
26 May 2022
468
Anthriscus caucalis vagans
(Bur Parsley)
(Bur Parsley)
26 May 2022
467
Epistrophe xanthostoma vagans
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
(Emarginate Smoothtail)
26 May 2022
466
Empis sp.
26 May 2022
465
Aphis sp.
24 May 2022
On the growing stems of an ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor).
464
Eumerus sp.
24 May 2022
463
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
Subgenus: Myrmentoma
(Carpenter Ants)
22 May 2022
4 mm
462
Tipula oleracea vagans
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
20 May 2022
461
Sitona lineatus vagans
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
4 May 2022
On outside door frame. ~ 3 mm
460
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus vagans
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
(Four-spotted Sap Beetle)
4 May 2022
In grass cuttings by compost
459
Polyxenus lagurus vagans
(Bristly Millipede)
(Bristly Millipede)
28 Apr 2022
Found under a rotting board. \r\n2 mm
458
Orsodacne atra vagans
24 Apr 2022
457
Halictus tripartitus vagans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
23 Apr 2022
7 mm
455
Enoclerus eximius vagans
8 Apr 2022
454
Bitoma crenata vagans
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
(Crenate Cylindrical Bark Beetle)
29 Mar 2022
On birch stump. 3 mm\r\n
453
Colopterus truncatus vagans
28 Mar 2022
3 mm. On compost bin.
452
Ceroxys latiusculus vagans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
27 Mar 2022
On shovel handle next to compost bin.
451
Agalliini
24 Mar 2022
On front porch. 3 mm
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
Leptocera sp.
23 Mar 2022
Small fly on compost ~ 4 mm
448
Reduvius personatus vagans
(Masked Hunter)
(Masked Hunter)
18 Mar 2022
On the ground at the base of spruce stump. ~ 4 mm
447
Mompha sp.
14 Mar 2022
Wing length ~ 6 mm\r\nCaptured near lamp in bedroom
446
Crucibulum laeve vagans
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
(Common Bird's Nest Fungus)
13 Mar 2022
Cup ~ 5 mm diameter\r\nOn an old wood chip in yard
445
Psychodidae
(Moth Flies)
(Moth Flies)
1 Mar 2022
From compost pile
444
Mycetophilidae
(Fungus Gnats)
(Fungus Gnats)
1 Mar 2022
On compost.
443
Corvus corax vagans
(Common Raven)
(Common Raven)
25 Feb 2022
442
Astur cooperii vagans
22 Feb 2022
441
Dacrymycetaceae
15 Feb 2022
Noticed after rain on old spruce stump. ~ 3 mm
440
Falco columbarius vagans
(Merlin)
(Merlin)
16 Dec 2021
439
Ramazzottius sp.
9 Dec 2021
From moss on a log
438
Philodinidae
8 Dec 2021
In a backyard puddle
437
Scatella sp.
8 Nov 2021
~4 mm. On basil plant in house.
436
Haematococcus lacustris vagans
5 Nov 2021
435
Cephalobidae
28 Oct 2021
Birdbath/hay infusion 250x
434
Nymphalis californica vagans
(California Tortoiseshell)
(California Tortoiseshell)
23 Sep 2021
433
Nymphalis antiopa vagans
(Mourning Cloak)
(Mourning Cloak)
14 Aug 2021
432
Thecophora propinqua vagans
8 Aug 2021
431
Bruchus pisorum vagans
(Pea Weevil)
(Pea Weevil)
1 Jul 2021
430
Coleophora sp.
(Casebearers)
(Casebearers)
22 Jun 2021
On raspberry leaf
429
Doratura stylata vagans
8 Jun 2021
428
Eris militaris vagans
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
(Bronze Jumping Spider)
22 May 2021
427
Phasia sp.
17 May 2021
426
Mallota sackeni vagans
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
(Brown-haltered Mimic Fly)
17 May 2021
425
Ampedus behrensi vagans
15 May 2021
424
Pelegrina aeneola vagans
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
(Coppered White-cheeked Jumping Spider)
1 May 2021
on compost bin
422
Carpophilinae
28 Apr 2021
On compost bin 3 mm
419
Tomocerinae
26 Apr 2021
in compost ~ 3 mm
418
Lacon rorulentus vagans
23 Apr 2021
417
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
16 Apr 2021
~ 3 mm, on compost pile
416
Glischrochilus fasciatus vagans
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
3 Apr 2021
In compost pile, 7 mm
415
Eurygaster sp.
1 Apr 2021
10 mm
414
Cryptops sp.
(Cave Centipedes)
(Cave Centipedes)
28 Mar 2021
20 mm long, 1.5 mm wide.\r\nUnder board on top of soil.
413
Phanias sp.
27 Mar 2021
412
Deroceras laeve vagans
(Meadow Slug)
(Meadow Slug)
20 Mar 2021
under board
411
Orchesella villosa vagans
20 Mar 2021
under board
410
Chilocorus sp.
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
(Twice-stabbed Lady Beetles)
20 Mar 2021
under board
409
Chironomus sp.
18 Mar 2021
408
Buteo jamaicensis vagans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
11 Mar 2021
407
Agelaius phoeniceus vagans
(Red-winged Blackbird)
(Red-winged Blackbird)
2 Mar 2021
405
Alces alces vagans
(Moose)
(Moose)
20 Feb 2021
404
Parthenolecanium sp.
1 Feb 2021
On a chokecherry stem
403
Haemorhous cassinii vagans
(Cassin's Finch)
(Cassin's Finch)
28 Jan 2021
402
Ptenothrix sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
401
Triphosa haesitata vagans
(Tissue Moth)
(Tissue Moth)
17 Nov 2020
On wall in bathroom
400
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
399
Pollenia vagabunda vagans
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
398
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
On hollyhock
397
Tripleurospermum inodorum vagans
(Scentless Mayweed)
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
395
Fieberiella florii vagans
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
394
Mythimna unipuncta vagans
(Armyworm Moth)
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
length 29 mm, 9 deg C, black light trap
393
Philaenus spumarius vagans
(Meadow Spittlebug)
(Meadow Spittlebug)
21 Sep 2020
392
Pyralis farinalis vagans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
391
Choreutis pariana vagans
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
390
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
389
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
388
Tharsalea helloides vagans
(Purplish Copper)
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
387
Chalcophora angulicollis vagans
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
386
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
21 Aug 2020
385
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
383
Burnsius communis vagans
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
382
Pseudomalus auratus vagans
8 Jul 2020
381
Polygonum aviculare vagans
(Prostrate Knotweed)
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
380
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
379
Crioceris duodecimpunctata vagans
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
378
Medicago lupulina vagans
(Black Medick)
(Black Medick)
19 Jun 2020
Garden weed
377
Molorchus longicollis vagans
18 Jun 2020
376
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
375
Eulonchus tristis vagans
(Dusky Sapphire)
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020
374
Neoclytus muricatulus vagans
11 Jun 2020
373
Chrysoteuchia topiarius vagans
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
372
Sphaerophoria contigua vagans
(Tufted Globetail)
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
371
Bombus insularis vagans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
370
Larentiinae
(Carpet Moths)
(Carpet Moths)
2 Jun 2020
369
Hesperia juba vagans
(Juba Skipper)
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jun 2020
368
Formica obscuripes vagans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
367
Spizella passerina vagans
(Chipping Sparrow)
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
366
Osmia montana vagans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
29 May 2020
Caught leaving hole in spruce stump
365
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
29 May 2020
364
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes vagans
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
363
Cosmopepla uhleri vagans
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
362
Veronica arvensis vagans
(Corn Speedwell)
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
flower diameter ~ 5 mm\r\nYard weed
361
Crabro latipes vagans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(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
358
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
357
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
23 May 2020
356
Agrocybe acericola vagans
22 May 2020
355
Callibaetis ferrugineus hageni
(Red Speckled Dun)
(Red Speckled Dun)
16 May 2020
354
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
353
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
352
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
351
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
350
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
349
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
348
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
347
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
346
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
345
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Apr 2020
344
Xerophloea peltata hageni
6 Apr 2020
~ 8mm
343
Gelis sp.
25 Oct 2019
342
Cycloneda polita hageni
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
25 Oct 2019
341
Parmelia sulcata hageni
(Shield Lichen)
(Shield Lichen)
22 Oct 2019
On a European Weeping Birch trunk
340
Pterostichus melanarius hageni
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
15 Oct 2019
20 mm
339
Melangyna sp.
7 Oct 2019
338
Achyra rantalis hageni
(Garden Webworm Moth)
(Garden Webworm Moth)
7 Sep 2019
337
Dianthidium sp.
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
Subgenus: Dianthidium
(Pebble Bees)
3 Sep 2019
336
Araneus gemmoides hageni
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
3 Sep 2019
335
Peleteria iterans hageni
1 Sep 2019
334
Halyomorpha halys hageni
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
24 Aug 2019
333
Eristalis arbustorum hageni
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
8 Aug 2019
332
Vespula consobrina hageni
(Blackjacket)
(Blackjacket)
14 Jul 2019
331
Rhagoletis indifferens hageni
14 Jul 2019
Landed on my wife while she was picking cherries.
330
Setophaga townsendi hageni
(Townsend's Warbler)
(Townsend's Warbler)
28 Apr 2019
329
Gryllus veletis hageni
(Spring Field Cricket)
(Spring Field Cricket)
27 Apr 2019
~ 18 mm\r\n\r\nNymph spring field cricket Gryllus veletus?
328
Celastrina asheri hageni
(Asher's Blue)
(Asher's Blue)
24 Apr 2019
327
Steatoda triangulosa hageni
(Triangulate Combfoot)
(Triangulate Combfoot)
23 Apr 2019
Under a board in the garden\r\n~ 7 mm
326
Anthophora pacifica hageni
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(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)
(Grey-cushioned Grimmia)
14 Apr 2019
On concrete block
322
Theridion sp.
(Typical Cobweb Spiders)
(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)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 Sep 2018
318
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 Sep 2018
317
Iphthiminus serratus hageni
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 Sep 2018
316
Braconinae
14 Sep 2018
size 1 cm
315
Ectemnius ruficornis hageni
14 Sep 2018
314
Ectemnius cephalotes hageni
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 Sep 2018
313
Isodontia elegans hageni
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
312
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 Sep 2018
311
Sympetrum pallipes hageni
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 Sep 2018
310
Philanthus gibbosus hageni
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 Aug 2018
309
Xestoleptura crassipes hageni
14 Aug 2018
308
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 Aug 2018
307
Larinus curtus hageni
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 Jul 2018
306
Halictus rubicundus hageni
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 Jul 2018
305
Krombeinopyga pumila hageni
28 Jul 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
304
Gymnosporangium globosum hageni
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 Jul 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
303
Monodontomerus sp.
28 Jul 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
302
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 Jul 2018
301
Bombus griseocollis hageni
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 Jul 2018
300
Exitianus exitiosus hageni
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 Jul 2018
299
Megachile rotundata hageni
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 Jul 2018
298
Hoplitis albifrons hageni
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 Jul 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
297
Leucospis affinis hageni
15 Jul 2018
296
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 Jul 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
295
Megachile angelarum hageni
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
294
Megachile pugnata hageni
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
293
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 Jul 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
292
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 Jul 2018
Caught when leaving a hole in a spruce stump. It had briefly inspected several holes before entering the one in which it was caught. Cooled, photographed, and released. (Before I could get enough pictures!)
291
Wroughtonia sp.
11 Jul 2018
290
Bombus appositus hageni
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 Jul 2018
23 mm
289
Macaria lorquinaria hageni
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 Jul 2018
288
Archips argyrospila hageni
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 Jul 2018
Length 11 mm
287
Forficula dentata hageni
8 Jul 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
284
Lestica sp.
5 Jul 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
283
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 Jul 2018
12 mm
282
Papilio multicaudata hageni
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 Jul 2018
281
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
(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
Macrosiphum rosae hageni
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 Jul 2018
On a rose stem
279
Tyta luctuosa hageni
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 Jul 2018
278
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 Jul 2018
277
Hypericum perforatum hageni
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 Jul 2018
276
Euodynerus foraminatus hageni
1 Jul 2018
275
Brachymeria sp.
30 Jun 2018
274
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 Jun 2018
273
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
(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)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
27 Jun 2018
271
Rhionaeschna multicolor hageni
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 Jun 2018
270
Argia vivida hageni
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 Jun 2018
269
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 Jun 2018
268
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 Jun 2018
266
Phymatodes dimidiatus hageni
19 Jun 2018
265
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 Jun 2018
Body length ~ 13 mm
"This is likely Perithous scurra neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. BugGuide
That makes sense since these wasps are hanging out around several Pemphredon tunnels in an ol ...
264
Psenini
15 Jun 2018
~12 mm
Entered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.
263
Gasteruption sp.
15 Jun 2018
~ 13 mm
Patrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
BugGuide ID: Gasteruption assectator or kirbii
262
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 Jun 2018
261
Coenonympha california neomexicanus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 Jun 2018
260
Dactylis glomerata neomexicanus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 Jun 2018
259
Enallagma carunculatum neomexicanus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 Jun 2018
Male
258
Aedes sierrensis neomexicanus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 Jun 2018
257
Megachile melanophaea neomexicanus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 Jun 2018
256
Plathemis lydia neomexicanus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May 2018
Adult female
255
Ceraleptus denticulatus neomexicanus
28 May 2018
254
Panurginus sp.
27 May 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
253
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May 2018
252
Brymblia quadrimaculella neomexicanus
25 May 2018
7 mm
251
Alaus melanops neomexicanus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May 2018
250
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May 2018
249
Xorides californicus nearcticus
24 May 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
248
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May 2018
247
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May 2018
4 mm
246
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May 2018
Trapped inside house
245
Polochrum sp.
22 May 2018
Hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
243
Sapyga sp.
20 May 2018
242
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May 2018
240
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May 2018
236
Erodium cicutarium nearcticus
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May 2018
234
Capsella bursa-pastoris nearcticus
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May 2018
233
Lithobiidae
30 Apr 2018
~30 mm
230
Harpalinae
24 Apr 2018
229
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 Apr 2018
228
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 Apr 2018
227
Priocnemis oregona nearcticus
9 Apr 2018
226
Cathartes aura nearcticus
(Turkey Vulture)
(Turkey Vulture)
5 Apr 2018
This is the only Turkey Vulture that I've seen here.
A dead Fox Squirrel was run over and this guy was feasting on it.
224
Kleidocerys resedae nearcticus
(Birch Catkin Bug)
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 Jan 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
223
Culex tarsalis nearcticus
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(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)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
220
Operophtera bruceata nearcticus
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 Oct 2017
BugGuide ID
Winged = ♂
The terminal line is a series of dark SINGLE dots -- a distinctive feature. = Operophtera bruceata (widespread, mostly northern)
219
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
212
Melanoplus bivittatus nearcticus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
211
Heliothis phloxiphaga nearcticus
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
210
Stictoleptura canadensis nearcticus
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
209
Archilochus alexandri nearcticus
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
207
Hyles lineata nearcticus
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
204
Toxomerus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
203
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
201
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
200
Polix coloradella nearcticus
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
198
Dolichovespula arenaria nearcticus
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
197
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
193
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
191
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
188
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 Jun 2017
~ 1 mm
On Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) flowers
BugGuide ID
Possibly Balaustium (Erythraeidae), as it looks very much like this photo: https://bugguide.net/node/view/922372
187
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
186
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
184
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 Jun 2017
There is some disagreement about this on iNat.
E. hirta or nemorum?
On Physocarpus malvaceus (Mallow-leaf Ninebark) flowers.
183
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
182
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
181
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
180
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
179
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 Jun 2017
Found in yard while mowing lawn.
cap diameter 15 cm, stem length 12 cm
Gills liquified into black goo after spore ring was made
178
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
176
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
175
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
174
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
173
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
172
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
170
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
169
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
168
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
167
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
165
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
164
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
161
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
158
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
156
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
155
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
154
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
152
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
150
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
149
Agrocybe pediades propinqua
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
148
Noctua pronuba propinqua
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
147
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
146
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID
145
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
144
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
143
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
140
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
139
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
138
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
137
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
136
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
134
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
133
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
132
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
131
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
130
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
129
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
128
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
126
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
125
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
124
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
123
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
122
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
Horrible picture, I know. But the flock (~20) flew away before I could get any others.
121
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 Jan 2017
Length: 3 mm
The first photo was taken live on inside of window. The second was after I put it in the freezer for a half hour.
120
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
119
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017
118
Chrironomidae
(Non-biting Midges)
(Non-biting Midges)
1 Jan 2017
On inside of storm window.
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 Dec 2016
On a Rocky Mountain bristle cone pine in our back yard.
Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
116
Melanoplus femurrubrum propinqua
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
115
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
113
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
111
Junco hyemalis propinqua
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
110
Delphinium ajacis propinqua
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
108
Taraxacum officinale propinqua
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
105
Sceliphron caementarium propinqua
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
104
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
103
Phormia regina remota
10 Oct 2016
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
100
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
99
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
98
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
97
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
96
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
95
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
94
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
91
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
90
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
87
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
86
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
83
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
82
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
80
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
78
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
77
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
76
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
72
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
69
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
68
Buathra perplexa remota
20 Aug 2016
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)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
62
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
61
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
58
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
57
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
56
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
51
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
50
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
49
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 Jul 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
48
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
45
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
44
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
43
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
42
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
39
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
38
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
37
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
36
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
35
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
33
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
32
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
31
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
30
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
29
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
28
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
27
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
24
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
23
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
22
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
21
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
20
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
18
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
14
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
13
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
12
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
11
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 Jul 2016
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try.
You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...
Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)
10
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
9
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
8
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 Jul 2016
This is either Riley's or Snowy tree cricket - evidenced by the equally sized and spaced white dots on the abdomen, and the black intermittent rings on the antennae. Nymphs cannot be ID'd to species without a close view of the black dots on the front ...
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
7
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
6
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
5
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 Jul 2016
4
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
3
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
2
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 Jul 2016
Just hanging out on a raspberry leaf. Doesn't seem to mind having his picture taken.
Body length ~ 30 mm
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
1
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 Jul 2016
This is the first observation from the yard!
I hope to find and identify as many species as possible on our little quarter-acre lot.