Yard and Year Lists
2024 New Taxa
Date
58
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 December, 2024 11:13 am
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
57
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 December, 2024 4:27 pm
On the inside window sill.
56
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(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)
55
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 November, 2024 5:25 pm
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
54
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 November, 2024 2:10 pm
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
53
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 November, 2024 4:08 pm
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
52
Fomitopsis sp.
2 November, 2024 10:57 am
On an old, dying cherry tree
51
Scymnus sp.
23 October, 2024 8:57 am
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
50
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 October, 2024 8:26 pm
49
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 August, 2024 11:05 am
48
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 August, 2024 7:16 pm
47
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024 12:00 am
Small beetle on a grape leaf
46
Colletes sp.
29 August, 2024 6:13 pm
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
45
Acronicta mansueta
6 August, 2024 2:54 pm
UV light trap
44
Allygus sp.
6 August, 2024 11:17 am
UV light trap
43
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
6 August, 2024 8:44 am
UV light trap
42
Aradus sp.
6 August, 2024 8:37 am
UV light trap
41
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 August, 2024 8:28 pm
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
40
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 July, 2024 12:15 pm
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
39
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 July, 2024 9:47 am
38
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024 4:12 pm
On globe thistle
37
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
36
Mordellini
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
35
Thereva sp.
21 July, 2024 12:44 pm
On ground beside compost
34
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 July, 2024 12:23 pm
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
33
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)
32
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 July, 2024 8:34 pm
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
31
Microgastrinae
15 July, 2024 1:09 pm
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
30
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 July, 2024 6:23 pm
29
Phylinae
2 July, 2024 5:28 pm
3 mm
28
Dichrorampha vancouverana vagans
1 July, 2024 5:48 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
27
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 July, 2024 4:03 pm
26
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 June, 2024 12:24 pm
Front yard weed
25
Mycterus sp.
26 June, 2024 7:35 pm
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
24
Rumex crispus vagans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 June, 2024 4:16 pm
23
Polistes aurifer vagans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 June, 2024 5:11 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
22
Albuna pyramidalis vagans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 June, 2024 2:13 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
21
Osmia coloradensis vagans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024 6:45 pm
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
20
Ernobius sp.
18 June, 2024 4:51 pm
Swept from grass, 4 mm
19
Odontocolon sp.
16 June, 2024 10:53 am
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
18
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)
17
Bromus hordeaceus vagans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 June, 2024 4:15 pm
Garden north of driveway
16
Achillea millefolium vagans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 June, 2024 12:00 am
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
15
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 June, 2024 7:04 pm
On front porch
14
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 June, 2024 10:58 am
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
13
Larinus carlinae vagans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 June, 2024 4:55 pm
12
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 June, 2024 4:50 pm
11
Thuja occidentalis vagans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May, 2024 12:00 am
10
Reticularia lycoperdon vagans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May, 2024 12:36 pm
On a birch stump
9
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May, 2024 12:00 am
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
8
Molothrus ater vagans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May, 2024 1:31 pm
7
Hesperiphona vespertina vagans
18 May, 2024 3:00 pm
6
Ampedus occidentalis vagans
15 May, 2024 2:48 pm
On front porch
5
Megatoma variegata vagans
10 May, 2024 7:42 am
In bathroom, 4 mm
4
Helicoverpa zea vagans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May, 2024 5:56 pm
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
3
Ptinus sp.
14 April, 2024 6:25 pm
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
2
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 April, 2024 11:25 am
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
1
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 January, 2024 3:00 pm
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm