Yard and Year Lists
2016 New Taxa
Date
117
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
20 December, 2016
115
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 October, 2016
113
Panzeria sp.
16 October, 2016
111
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 October, 2016
110
Junco hyemalis
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 October, 2016
109
Taraxacum officinale
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 October, 2016
108
Delphinium ajacis
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 October, 2016
107
Anthocoris sp.
12 October, 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
106
Calaphidini
11 October, 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
105
Sceliphron caementarium
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 October, 2016
104
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 October, 2016
On Parsley plant
103
Phormia regina remota
10 October, 2016
102
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 October, 2016
101
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 October, 2016
100
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 October, 2016
99
Lygus sp.
2 October, 2016
97
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 October, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
96
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 September, 2016
95
Gymnosoma sp.
28 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
94
Villa sp.
28 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
93
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 September, 2016
92
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 September, 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
91
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 September, 2016
89
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 September, 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
87
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 September, 2016
86
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 September, 2016
85
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 September, 2016
84
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 September, 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
83
Nabis sp.
7 September, 2016
82
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 September, 2016
81
Lestes congener remota
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 September, 2016
78
Eupeodes fumipennis remota
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 September, 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
76
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 September, 2016
75
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 September, 2016
74
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 September, 2016
73
Vespula alascensis remota
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 August, 2016
71
Rhopalapion longirostre remota
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 August, 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
70
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 August, 2016
69
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 August, 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
68
Buathra perplexa remota
20 August, 2016
67
Anthomyia procellaris remota
18 August, 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 August, 2016
65
Cercyonis pegala remota
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 August, 2016
On a raspberry leaf
64
Pero morrisonaria remota
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 August, 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
63
Halictus ligatus remota
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 August, 2016
62
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 August, 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
61
Epilobium brachycarpum remota
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 August, 2016
60
Ceratina acantha remota
(Small Carpenter Bees)
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 August, 2016
IDed by Nathaniel Green, WSU PhD student
59
Harmonia axyridis remota
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 August, 2016
57
Armadillidium vulgare remota
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 August, 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
56
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 August, 2016
55
Chrysopa oculata remota
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 August, 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
54
Colaptes auratus remota
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 August, 2016
53
Eratigena agrestis remota
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 August, 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
52
Pheucticus melanocephalus remota
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 August, 2016
Female
51
Sitta canadensis remota
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 July, 2016
50
Condylostylus occidentalis remota
31 July, 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
49
Haemorhous mexicanus remota
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 July, 2016
48
Colias eurytheme remota
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
47
Orthotrichaceae
30 July, 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
46
Ochlodes sylvanoides remota
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 July, 2016
45
Melissodes sp.
29 July, 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
44
Bombus occidentalis remota
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2016
43
Campanula rapunculoides remota
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 July, 2016
42
Oxyopes scalaris remota
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 July, 2016
On tassel of corn plant
41
Calliphora vicina remota
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 July, 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
40
Phasianus colchicus remota
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 July, 2016
39
Dissosteira carolina remota
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 July, 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
38
Mephitis mephitis remota
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 July, 2016
37
Dryobates pubescens remota
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 July, 2016
36
Poecile atricapillus remota
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 July, 2016
35
Phalangium opilio remota
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 July, 2016
On birch tree trunk
34
Hippodamia convergens remota
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 July, 2016
33
Bombus huntii remota
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
32
Anthidium manicatum remota
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 July, 2016
31
Tragopogon dubius remota
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 July, 2016
30
Lactuca serriola remota
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 July, 2016
29
Pseudacris regilla remota
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 July, 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
28
Zenaida macroura remota
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 July, 2016
27
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 July, 2016
26
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 July, 2016
25
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 July, 2016
24
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 July, 2016
23
Hemipenthes sp.
19 July, 2016
22
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 July, 2016
21
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 July, 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
20
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 July, 2016
19
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 July, 2016
Yard weed
18
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 July, 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
17
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 July, 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
16
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 July, 2016
15
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 July, 2016
Female at feeder
14
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
9 July, 2016
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try.
You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...
Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)
13
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
9 July, 2016
12
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 July, 2016
11
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 July, 2016
10
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 July, 2016
9
Oecanthus sp.
(Common Tree Crickets)
(Common Tree Crickets)
8 July, 2016
This is either Riley's or Snowy tree cricket - evidenced by the equally sized and spaced white dots on the abdomen, and the black intermittent rings on the antennae. Nymphs cannot be ID'd to species without a close view of the black dots on the front ...
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
8
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 July, 2016
7
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 July, 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
6
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
7 July, 2016
5
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 July, 2016
Male
4
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 July, 2016
3
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 July, 2016
2
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
6 July, 2016
This is the first observation from the yard!
I hope to find and identify as many species as possible on our little quarter-acre lot.
1
Centrodera spurca vagrans
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
(Yellow Douglas-fir Borer)
6 July, 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)