Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2017
Date
256
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
1 Jan 2018
255
Sciurus niger
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
1 Jan 2018
254
Culex tarsalis
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall.
Length 5 mm
253
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
252
Spinus pinus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
251
Melospiza melodia
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
4 Nov 2017
250
Operophtera bruceata
(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)
249
Pimpla sp.
28 Oct 2017
~ 10 mm
248
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
246
Asemosyrphus polygrammus
(Common Sickleleg)
(Common Sickleleg)
26 Oct 2017
245
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
26 Oct 2017
240
Toxomerus occidentalis
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
25 Oct 2017
239
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Oct 2017
238
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
25 Oct 2017
Male
237
Polistes dominula
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
25 Oct 2017
234
Eristalis tenax
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
25 Oct 2017
233
Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
23 Oct 2017
232
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2017
231
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
16 Oct 2017
229
Hylaeus sp.
17 Sep 2017
228
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
16 Sep 2017
227
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Sep 2017
226
Eristalis tenax
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
13 Sep 2017
225
Harmonia axyridis
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Sep 2017
219
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
6 Sep 2017
218
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
30 Aug 2017
The dark reniform spot and dark mark along the costa near the apex are good field marks and most often indicate this species.
217
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
27 Aug 2017
~ 5 mm
Found in a hollyhock stem in its "pup tent" in which it was probably overwintering.
215
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
25 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
214
Pepsini
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
22 Aug 2017
213
Osbornellus borealis
18 Aug 2017
212
Pinus aristata
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
11 Aug 2017
The male cones were releasing pollen when these pictures were taken.
211
Mephitis mephitis
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
10 Aug 2017
210
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
10 Aug 2017
209
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
208
Heliothis phloxiphaga
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
207
Stictoleptura canadensis
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
206
Dryobates pubescens
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
7 Aug 2017
205
Archilochus alexandri
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
204
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
203
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
6 Aug 2017
Hard to photograph, since it hovered and moved quickly.
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
202
Thryomanes bewickii
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
30 Jul 2017
201
Callipepla californica
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
30 Jul 2017
199
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
26 Jul 2017
~ 4 mm
This little jumper was hanging out on my laptop while I was in the backyard.
BugGuide ID: The abdomen looks a lot like a Pelegrina species. They have that pattern a lot. They come in many colors and shapes, so the species could be any. T ...
198
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
197
Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jul 2017
On hummingbird feeder
196
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
25 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
195
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
23 Jul 2017
194
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
193
Vanessa cardui
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
15 Jul 2017
191
Corvus brachyrhynchos
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
11 Jul 2017
189
Hoplitis sp.
(Small Mason Bees)
(Small Mason Bees)
9 Jul 2017
188
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
9 Jul 2017
Female ovipositing in a crack in log?
187
Vanessa cardui
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
8 Jul 2017
186
Philodromus sp.
(Running Crab Spiders)
(Running Crab Spiders)
8 Jul 2017
On garbage dumpster
Body length ~ 3 mm
Looks like it lost one of its legs
184
Papilio rutulus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
8 Jul 2017
183
Toxomerus occidentalis
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
7 Jul 2017
182
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
7 Jul 2017
Mating pair
180
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
5 Jul 2017
179
Bombus centralis
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 Jul 2017
178
Anthomyia procellaris
5 Jul 2017
177
Epicauta puncticollis
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
175
Anthrenus verbasci
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
174
Anthidium manicatum
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
3 Jul 2017
173
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
3 Jul 2017
Male
172
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
2 Jul 2017
171
Anthaxia sp.
2 Jul 2017
170
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
1 Jul 2017
168
Polix coloradella
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
167
Ichneumonini
1 Jul 2017
Several of these were active this morning on lawn. Netted this one and photographed it after cooling it down a bit in the fridge.
164
Lygus sp.
1 Jul 2017
163
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
29 Jun 2017
Female
162
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
27 Jun 2017
161
Papilio rutulus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
26 Jun 2017
158
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
156
Viola odorata flavidus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
22 Jun 2017
Yard weed with fruit resting on surface of the ground
I've never seen a regular flower on these plants, but they all seem to have fruits right at the ground level. I've read that violets often have cleistogamous flowers in addition to their regula ...
155
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
153
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
21 Jun 2017
150
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
149
Aedes sp.
18 Jun 2017
148
Tipula sp.
(Common Crane Flies)
(Common Crane Flies)
18 Jun 2017
146
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
18 Jun 2017
143
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
142
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
141
Geranium pusillum flavidus
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
16 Jun 2017
139
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
14 Jun 2017
136
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
14 Jun 2017
On an Indian Blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella)
135
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.
134
Cryptinae
14 Jun 2017
133
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
14 Jun 2017
132
Geum urbanum flavidus
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
9 Jun 2017
131
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
8 Jun 2017
130
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
129
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
128
Harmonia axyridis flavidus
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
7 Jun 2017
127
Aedes sp.
6 Jun 2017
126
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
6 Jun 2017
125
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm
Found under mushroom while making spore ring
124
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
123
Aedes sp.
5 Jun 2017
121
Lithobiomorpha
(Stone Centipedes)
(Stone Centipedes)
5 Jun 2017
6 mm
Found under mushroom when making a spore ring
120
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
119
Oxyopes scalaris flavidus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
26 May 2017
118
Anthaxia sp.
26 May 2017
117
Vanessa cardui flavidus
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 May 2017
116
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
115
Lithobiomorpha
(Stone Centipedes)
(Stone Centipedes)
25 May 2017
~ 25 mm
On top of soil under log
114
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
113
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
112
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
111
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
109
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
23 May 2017
108
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
23 May 2017
105
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
104
Halictus confusus flavidus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
22 May 2017
On a tulip flower
103
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
22 May 2017
Female
102
Neoneides muticus flavidus
22 May 2017
101
Tipula sp.
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
Subgenus: Tipula
(Common Crane Flies)
21 May 2017
100
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
21 May 2017
99
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
21 May 2017
98
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 May 2017
97
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
21 May 2017
96
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
93
Philodromus sp.
(Running Crab Spiders)
(Running Crab Spiders)
20 May 2017
92
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
90
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
19 May 2017
On a strawberry flower
89
Empididae
(Dance Flies)
(Dance Flies)
19 May 2017
On sticky geranium flower
86
Eristalis tenax flavidus
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
18 May 2017
84
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
83
Apis mellifera flavidus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
18 May 2017
81
Anthomyiidae
(Root-maggot Flies)
(Root-maggot Flies)
18 May 2017
On sticky geranium flower
80
Anthomyiidae
(Root-maggot Flies)
(Root-maggot Flies)
18 May 2017
79
Eristalis hirta flavidus
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
18 May 2017
There is some disagreement and discussion about this observation on iNat, but the consensus seems to be Eristailis hirta.
78
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
76
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
75
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
9 May 2017
73
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
72
Ageleninae
(Typical Funnel Weavers)
(Typical Funnel Weavers)
9 May 2017
70
Philodromus sp.
(Running Crab Spiders)
(Running Crab Spiders)
9 May 2017
69
Lucilia sp.
8 May 2017
67
Apis mellifera flavidus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
8 May 2017
66
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
65
Rhyparochromus vulgaris flavidus
8 May 2017
64
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
62
Syrphus opinator propinqua
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
7 May 2017
61
Eristalis tenax propinqua
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
7 May 2017
60
Noctua sp.
(Yellow Underwings)
(Yellow Underwings)
7 May 2017
59
Noctua pronuba propinqua
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
7 May 2017
58
Agrocybe pediades propinqua
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
57
Gryllus sp.
7 May 2017
56
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage
14 mm from head to wing tip
BugGuide ID
55
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 May 2017
Captured inside house
~19 mm
54
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
53
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan
On west side of house
51
Boisea rubrolineata propinqua
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
4 May 2017
48
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
46
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
45
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
43
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm
On front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
42
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
30 Apr 2017
Sleeping on a Dandelion flower head.
41
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
28 Apr 2017
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers.
Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
40
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
28 Apr 2017
39
Scathophaga sp.
28 Apr 2017
38
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
37
Thryomanes bewickii propinqua
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
27 Apr 2017
35
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
25 Apr 2017
33
Rhyparochromus vulgaris propinqua
23 Apr 2017
7 mm
Found inside the house
32
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
31
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
30
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
29
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
28
Viola × williamsii sp.
Subgenus: Viola
(Horned Pansy)
Subgenus: Viola
(Horned Pansy)
21 Apr 2017
27
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Dandelion flower
26
Platycheirus sp.
(Sedgesitters)
(Sedgesitters)
21 Apr 2017
On Chickweed (Sellaria media) flower
24
Bombus centralis propinqua
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
On Golden Currant flowers
22
Polistes dominula propinqua
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
21 Apr 2017
20
Bombyliinae
21 Apr 2017
18
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
On Common Chickweed flowers
17
Hippodamia convergens propinqua
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
21 Apr 2017
16
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
15
Neoneides muticus propinqua
21 Apr 2017
14
Harmonia axyridis propinqua
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
20 Apr 2017
13
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
12
Accipiter cooperii propinqua
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
27 Jan 2017
11
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
10
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
11 Jan 2017
9
Haemorhous mexicanus propinqua
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
11 Jan 2017
8
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.
7
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.
6
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
5
Coccinella trifasciata propinqua
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 Jan 2017
3
Dryobates pubescens propinqua
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
4 Jan 2017
2
Zenaida macroura propinqua
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
3 Jan 2017
1
Melospiza melodia propinqua
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
2 Jan 2017