Yard and Year Lists
2017 New Taxa
Date
107
Culex tarsalis
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 December, 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
106
Alucita sp.
14 December, 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
105
Spinus pinus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 November, 2017
104
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 October, 2017
103
Tromatobia sp.
26 October, 2017
102
Plutella xylostella
(Diamondback Moth)
(Diamondback Moth)
26 October, 2017
101
Sargus bipunctatus
26 October, 2017
100
Asemosyrphus polygrammus
(Common Sickleleg)
(Common Sickleleg)
25 October, 2017
99
Voriini
25 October, 2017
98
Itoplectis conquisitor
25 October, 2017
97
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
4 October, 2017
96
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 August, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
95
Heliothis phloxiphaga
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 August, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)
94
Stictoleptura canadensis
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 August, 2017
93
Archilochus alexandri
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 August, 2017
92
Hesperumia sulphuraria
(Sulphur Moth)
(Sulphur Moth)
28 July, 2017
91
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 July, 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
90
Polygonia satyrus
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
13 July, 2017
89
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
(Hedychrum)
9 July, 2017
88
Toxomerus occidentalis
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 July, 2017
87
Epicauta puncticollis
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 July, 2017
86
Anthrenus verbasci
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 July, 2017
85
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 July, 2017
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
84
Polix coloradella
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 July, 2017
83
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 July, 2017
81
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 June, 2017
80
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 June, 2017
79
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 June, 2017
78
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2017
77
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
21 June, 2017
76
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 June, 2017
75
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 June, 2017
74
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 June, 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
73
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
17 June, 2017
72
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 June, 2017
71
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 June, 2017
70
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 June, 2017
69
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
(Tenthredo)
15 June, 2017
68
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 June, 2017
67
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 June, 2017
66
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 June, 2017
65
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 June, 2017
64
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 June, 2017
63
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
5 June, 2017
62
Aleochara sp.
5 June, 2017
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
61
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 June, 2017
60
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May, 2017
59
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May, 2017
58
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2017
57
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May, 2017
56
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May, 2017
55
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May, 2017
54
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May, 2017
53
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May, 2017
52
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May, 2017
51
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May, 2017
50
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May, 2017
On a tulip flower
49
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May, 2017
48
Bassaniana sp.
19 May, 2017
47
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May, 2017
45
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May, 2017
44
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May, 2017
42
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May, 2017
Grass taking over my garden
41
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
13 May, 2017
10 mm
40
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May, 2017
39
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May, 2017
38
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
9 May, 2017
37
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May, 2017
36
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May, 2017
35
Oulema sp.
8 May, 2017
34
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May, 2017
33
Noctua pronuba flavidus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May, 2017
31
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May, 2017
30
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May, 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
29
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May, 2017
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
28
Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
4 May, 2017
27
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May, 2017
26
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May, 2017
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
25
Sylvicola sp.
3 May, 2017
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
24
Therion sp.
3 May, 2017
23
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May, 2017
22
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May, 2017
21
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May, 2017
20
Spilichneumon sp.
30 April, 2017
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
19
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 April, 2017
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
18
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 April, 2017
17
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 April, 2017
16
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 April, 2017
15
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
21 April, 2017
14
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 April, 2017
13
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 April, 2017
12
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 April, 2017
11
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 April, 2017
10
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 April, 2017
9
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 April, 2017
8
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017
7
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017
6
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 March, 2017
5
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 January, 2017
4
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 January, 2017
3
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 January, 2017
2
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 January, 2017
1
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 January, 2017