Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2016
Date
206
Chrironomidae
(Non-biting Midges)
(Non-biting Midges)
1 Jan 2017
On inside of storm window.
205
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)
204
Eupeodes fumipennis
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
19 Oct 2016
203
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
19 Oct 2016
202
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
19 Oct 2016
201
Calliphorinae
19 Oct 2016
200
Eristalis tenax
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
19 Oct 2016
199
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
19 Oct 2016
198
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
19 Oct 2016
197
Pimplinae
18 Oct 2016
196
Panzeria sp.
16 Oct 2016
194
Junco hyemalis
(Dark-eyed Junco)
(Dark-eyed Junco)
16 Oct 2016
193
Taraxacum officinale
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
16 Oct 2016
192
Delphinium ajacis
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
16 Oct 2016
191
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
16 Oct 2016
Male
190
Vespula germanica
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
16 Oct 2016
186
Harmonia axyridis
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
16 Oct 2016
185
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
16 Oct 2016
184
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
16 Oct 2016
183
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2016
182
Thecophora sp.
14 Oct 2016
181
Muscidae
(House Flies and Allies)
(House Flies and Allies)
14 Oct 2016
180
Anthocoris sp.
12 Oct 2016
Small (~3 mm) bug on birch tree
179
Ectemnius sp.
12 Oct 2016
With a captured hover fly
177
Pompilinae
12 Oct 2016
175
Boisea rubrolineata
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
12 Oct 2016
174
Chlorochroa sp.
11 Oct 2016
On a hollyhock leaf
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
173
Calaphidini
11 Oct 2016
Winged aphid on the bottom of a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
172
Sarcophaginae
(Typical Flesh Flies)
(Typical Flesh Flies)
11 Oct 2016
171
Phormia regina
10 Oct 2016
170
Antheminia eurynota remota
10 Oct 2016
On Parsley plant
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
169
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
10 Oct 2016
168
Sceliphron caementarium remota
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
10 Oct 2016
167
Muscidae
(House Flies and Allies)
(House Flies and Allies)
10 Oct 2016
Blowing bubbles on south birch tree
166
Sarcophagidae
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
10 Oct 2016
165
Sarcophagidae
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
10 Oct 2016
164
Sarcophagidae
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
10 Oct 2016
163
Sarcophagidae
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
10 Oct 2016
162
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
8 Oct 2016
161
Rhyparochromus vulgaris remota
8 Oct 2016
158
Dendryphantini
5 Oct 2016
Jumping around on the dashboard of our Prius
BugGuide ID: Looks like a young Pelegrina or similar taxon.
157
Eumenes sp.
(Typical Potter Wasps)
(Typical Potter Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
156
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
2 Oct 2016
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
155
Pipizinae
(Pitheads & Kin)
(Pitheads & Kin)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
154
Coccinella septempunctata remota
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
2 Oct 2016
153
Lygus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
151
Hylaeus sp.
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
149
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
(Spider Wasps)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
148
Polistes dominula remota
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
147
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
2 Oct 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
146
Boisea rubrolineata remota
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
2 Oct 2016
145
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
2 Oct 2016
144
Gymnosoma sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
143
Pica hudsonia remota
(Black-billed Magpie)
(Black-billed Magpie)
28 Sep 2016
141
Hylaeus sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
140
Apis mellifera remota
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
139
Villa sp.
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
138
Syritta pipiens remota
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
28 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
137
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
27 Sep 2016
136
Corvus brachyrhynchos remota
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
25 Sep 2016
134
Calopompilus pyrrhomelas remota
24 Sep 2016
On parsley flowers in the garden.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
133
Vespula pensylvanica remota
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
24 Sep 2016
132
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
24 Sep 2016
131
Vespula germanica remota
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
21 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
130
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
(Bluebottle Flies)
21 Sep 2016
129
Eristalis tenax remota
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
21 Sep 2016
128
Megalotomus quinquespinosus remota
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Sep 2016
126
Ancistrocerus adiabatus remota
19 Sep 2016
125
Bombycilla cedrorum remota
(Cedar Waxwing)
(Cedar Waxwing)
19 Sep 2016
123
Megacyllene robiniae remota
(Locust Borer)
(Locust Borer)
11 Sep 2016
122
Callopistromyia annulipes remota
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
10 Sep 2016
On front porch doing his wings-up peacock dance
BugGuide ID
121
Nabis sp.
7 Sep 2016
120
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
7 Sep 2016
119
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
7 Sep 2016
118
Stenodynerus sp.
(Stenodynerus)
(Stenodynerus)
5 Sep 2016
117
Sarcophaga sp.
(Common Flesh Flies)
(Common Flesh Flies)
5 Sep 2016
113
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
5 Sep 2016
On California Poppy flower
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
111
Ancistrocerus sp.
5 Sep 2016
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
110
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
5 Sep 2016
109
Lestes congener vagrans
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
5 Sep 2016
108
Eristalis tenax vagrans
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
2 Sep 2016
107
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
25 Aug 2016
105
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
24 Aug 2016
Male on Blanket Flower
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
104
Rhopalapion longirostre vagrans
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
24 Aug 2016
Male
On Hollyhock plant
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
103
Megalotomus quinquespinosus vagrans
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Aug 2016
102
Buathra perplexa vagrans
20 Aug 2016
101
Polistes dominula vagrans
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
20 Aug 2016
Snuck into the house somehow
100
Zenaida macroura vagrans
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
20 Aug 2016
99
Anthomyia procellaris vagrans
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)
98
Cercyonis pegala vagrans
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
17 Aug 2016
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
97
Araneus sp.
(Angulate and Roundshouldered Orbweavers)
(Angulate and Roundshouldered Orbweavers)
17 Aug 2016
BugGuide ID: We don't know if illaudatus gets that far north. If not, we would certainly suggest gemmoides
96
Buteo swainsoni vagrans
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
17 Aug 2016
95
Pero morrisonaria vagrans
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
(Morrison's Pero Moth)
16 Aug 2016
Resting on my windowsill. Wingspan 40 mm.
94
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
16 Aug 2016
93
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
92
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
15 Aug 2016
90
Lycosidae
(Wolf Spiders)
(Wolf Spiders)
15 Aug 2016
89
Epilobium brachycarpum vagrans
(Panicled Willowherb)
(Panicled Willowherb)
14 Aug 2016
88
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
14 Aug 2016
Appears to be nesting in a hole bored into an old log.
85
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
13 Aug 2016
83
Harmonia axyridis vagrans
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Aug 2016
82
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
13 Aug 2016
81
Armadillidium vulgare vagrans
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
13 Aug 2016
Rolls up into a perfect ball when disturbed.
80
Chrysopa oculata vagrans
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
12 Aug 2016
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
79
Anthidium manicatum vagrans
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
12 Aug 2016
78
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
12 Aug 2016
~ 5 mm
77
Colaptes auratus vagrans
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
8 Aug 2016
76
Eratigena agrestis vagrans
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
7 Aug 2016
ID as male hobo spider was confirmed at BugGuide.
75
Phalangium opilio vagrans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
7 Aug 2016
74
Pheucticus melanocephalus vagrans
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
(Black-headed Grosbeak)
2 Aug 2016
Female
73
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
31 Jul 2016
72
Colias eurytheme vagrans
(Orange Sulphur)
(Orange Sulphur)
31 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
71
Haemorhous mexicanus vagrans
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
31 Jul 2016
70
Condylostylus occidentalis vagrans
31 Jul 2016
Small fly (~4 mm) darting around on surface of raspberry leaves
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
69
Sitta canadensis vagrans
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
(Red-breasted Nuthatch)
31 Jul 2016
68
Orthotrichaceae
30 Jul 2016
On base of birch trunk, north side
67
Lycosidae
(Wolf Spiders)
(Wolf Spiders)
30 Jul 2016
66
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagrans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
30 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
65
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
30 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
64
Melissodes sp.
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
63
Campanula rapunculoides vagrans
(Creeping Bellflower)
(Creeping Bellflower)
29 Jul 2016
62
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
61
Bombus vagans vagrans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
60
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
29 Jul 2016
On tassel of corn plant
59
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagrans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
58
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagrans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
57
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagrans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
29 Jul 2016
56
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
29 Jul 2016
55
Calliphora vicina vagrans
(Blue Blowfly)
(Blue Blowfly)
27 Jul 2016
Large fly (~13 mm) on inside window screen.
54
Dissosteira carolina vagrans
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
24 Jul 2016
Looks like a Mourning Cloak when flying
53
Phasianus colchicus vagrans
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
24 Jul 2016
52
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
24 Jul 2016
51
Dryobates pubescens vagrans
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
24 Jul 2016
50
Mephitis mephitis vagrans
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
24 Jul 2016
49
Tipulidae
(Large Crane Flies)
(Large Crane Flies)
23 Jul 2016
48
Hemipenthes sp.
22 Jul 2016
47
Bombus huntii vagrans
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
22 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
46
Hippodamia convergens vagrans
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
22 Jul 2016
45
Phalangium opilio vagrans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
22 Jul 2016
On birch tree trunk
44
Triepeolus sp.
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
(Longhorn-cuckoo Bees)
21 Jul 2016
43
Zenaida macroura vagrans
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
21 Jul 2016
42
Pseudacris regilla vagrans
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
21 Jul 2016
About 4 cm. Found jumping on steps to the front porch.
41
Lactuca serriola vagrans
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
21 Jul 2016
40
Tragopogon dubius vagrans
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
21 Jul 2016
39
Hemipenthes sp.
21 Jul 2016
On California Poppy
Associated Species: Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
38
Anthidium manicatum vagrans
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
21 Jul 2016
37
Philodromus sp.
(Running Crab Spiders)
(Running Crab Spiders)
21 Jul 2016
36
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
20 Jul 2016
35
Formica neoclara vagrans
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Nesting under boards on ground near compost.
34
Megaloceroea recticornis vagrans
19 Jul 2016
33
Aphaenogaster occidentalis vagrans
(Spine-waisted Ants)
(Spine-waisted Ants)
19 Jul 2016
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
32
Hemipenthes sp.
19 Jul 2016
31
Pieris rapae vagrans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
19 Jul 2016
30
Agaricus sp.
(Field and Button Mushrooms)
(Field and Button Mushrooms)
18 Jul 2016
Growing in lawn after rain. Cap 10 cm diameter, stipe 5 cm long and 2 cm wide.
Made a spore ring and added its photo.
29
Tanacetum parthenium vagrans
(Feverfew)
(Feverfew)
18 Jul 2016
Yard weed
28
Trifolium repens vagrans
(White Clover)
(White Clover)
18 Jul 2016
27
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
26
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
18 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
25
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
24
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
16 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
23
Phyciodes mylitta vagrans
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
16 Jul 2016
22
Selasphorus calliope vagrans
(Calliope Hummingbird)
(Calliope Hummingbird)
13 Jul 2016
Female at feeder
21
Braconidae
(Braconid Wasps)
(Braconid Wasps)
10 Jul 2016
20
Aphididae
(Aphids)
(Aphids)
10 Jul 2016
19
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)
18
Sciurus niger vagrans
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
9 Jul 2016
17
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
9 Jul 2016
16
Sonchus asper vagrans
(Prickly Sowthistle)
(Prickly Sowthistle)
9 Jul 2016
15
Malva neglecta vagrans
(Dwarf Mallow)
(Dwarf Mallow)
9 Jul 2016
14
Eschscholzia californica vagrans
(California Poppy)
(California Poppy)
9 Jul 2016
13
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
9 Jul 2016
12
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
9 Jul 2016
11
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)
10
Limax maximus vagrans
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
8 Jul 2016
9
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
8 Jul 2016
7
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
7 Jul 2016
6
Turdus migratorius vagrans
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
7 Jul 2016
5
Passer domesticus vagrans
(House Sparrow)
(House Sparrow)
7 Jul 2016
Male
4
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
7 Jul 2016
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
3
Streptopelia decaocto vagrans
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
(Eurasian Collared-Dove)
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.