Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2018
Date
423
Prociphilus sp.
17 October, 2018
422
Agelenidae
(Funnel Weavers)
(Funnel Weavers)
13 October, 2018
421
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
8 October, 2018
420
Ectemnius cephalotes
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
19 September, 2018
419
Ectemnius sp.
19 September, 2018
418
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
19 September, 2018
417
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
19 September, 2018
416
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 September, 2018
415
Isodontia sp.
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
18 September, 2018
Several of these grass-carrying wasp nests are in an old spruce stump in our yard.
414
Hylaeus sp.
18 September, 2018
413
Thyanta sp.
18 September, 2018
412
Castianeira sp.
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
(Ant-mimic Sac Spiders)
17 September, 2018
411
Ectemnius sp.
15 September, 2018
These wasps flit about from hole to hole on a spruce stump, entering some and then leaving to inspect others.\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
410
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
15 September, 2018
409
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
14 September, 2018
Several of these have nested in on old spruce stump. I\'ve seen them carrying grass to nest holes. There are six completed nests with grass sticking out of holes.\r\nBugGuide ID\r\nBee\'s Needs Blog: Insects of the Week: genus Isodontia ...
408
Polistes dominula
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
14 September, 2018
407
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
14 September, 2018
406
Hylaeus sp.
14 September, 2018
405
Braconinae
14 September, 2018
size 1 cm
404
Iphthiminus serratus
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
(Serrated Darkling Beetle)
14 September, 2018
403
Ectemnius ruficornis
14 September, 2018
402
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
(Spider Wasps)
14 September, 2018
401
Crabro sp.
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
14 September, 2018
400
Ectemnius cephalotes
(Large Ectemnius)
(Large Ectemnius)
14 September, 2018
399
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
13 September, 2018
398
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
13 September, 2018
397
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
13 September, 2018
396
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
4 September, 2018
395
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
16 August, 2018
394
Polistes dominula
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
15 August, 2018
393
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
15 August, 2018
392
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
15 August, 2018
391
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
15 August, 2018
390
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
15 August, 2018
389
Xestoleptura crassipes
14 August, 2018
388
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
14 August, 2018
387
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
13 August, 2018
386
Hylaeus sp.
13 August, 2018
385
Syritta pipiens
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
13 August, 2018
384
Tachytes sp.
(Sand-loving Wasps)
(Sand-loving Wasps)
13 August, 2018
383
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
11 August, 2018
382
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
11 August, 2018
381
Rhyparochromus vulgaris
9 August, 2018
380
Chrysopa oculata
(Stink Lacewings)
(Stink Lacewings)
9 August, 2018
379
Villa sp.
9 August, 2018
378
Neurocolpus sp.
5 August, 2018
377
Perithous scurra
4 August, 2018
376
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
1 August, 2018
Exploring the bark of an old silver maple tree\n~ 1 cm
375
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
1 August, 2018
374
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
1 August, 2018
373
Larinus curtus
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
31 July, 2018
372
Forficula dentata
31 July, 2018
371
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
31 July, 2018
370
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
31 July, 2018
369
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
31 July, 2018
Associated Species: Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)
368
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
29 July, 2018
367
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2018
366
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2018
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
365
Bombus vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2018
364
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2018
363
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2018
362
Halictus rubicundus nearcticus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
29 July, 2018
361
Coccinella septempunctata nearcticus
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
29 July, 2018
360
Monodontomerus sp.
28 July, 2018
Hanging out at the bee hotel\r\n~ 3 mm
359
Krombeinopyga pumila nearcticus
28 July, 2018
Captured leaving trap nest at bee hotel. Cooled, photographed, and released.\r\n7 mm
358
Gymnosporangium globosum nearcticus
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
(Juniper-hawthorn Rust)
28 July, 2018
On Douglas Hawthorn leaves\r\n5 - 7 mm tall
357
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
26 July, 2018
356
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2018
355
Apis mellifera nearcticus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 July, 2018
354
Bombus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2018
353
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2018
352
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
(Spider Wasps)
25 July, 2018
351
Harmonia axyridis nearcticus
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
25 July, 2018
350
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
25 July, 2018
349
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
25 July, 2018
348
Bombus griseocollis nearcticus
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
(Brown-belted Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2018
347
Harmonia axyridis nearcticus
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
21 July, 2018
346
Megachile rotundata nearcticus
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
15 July, 2018
345
Hoplitis albifrons nearcticus
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
(White-fronted Small-Mason)
15 July, 2018
Inspecting a drilled hole in a spruce stump
344
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
15 July, 2018
Nesting in cardboard yard sign
343
Ancistrocerus sp.
15 July, 2018
Nesting in hole in concrete of basement wall
342
Exitianus exitiosus nearcticus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 July, 2018
341
Leucospis affinis nearcticus
15 July, 2018
340
Bombus appositus nearcticus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
15 July, 2018
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
339
Exitianus exitiosus nearcticus
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
(Gray Lawn Leafhopper)
15 July, 2018
338
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving small beetle(?) hole in spruce stump. Length 6 mm
337
Megachile angelarum nearcticus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 10 mm
336
Megachile pugnata nearcticus
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
(Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee)
14 July, 2018
Caught leaving drilled hole in spruce stump. Length 17 mm
335
Chrysis sp.
(Chrysis)
(Chrysis)
14 July, 2018
Captured on spruce stump, cooled and photographed. Length 9 mm
334
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypargilum
Subgenus: Trypargilum
14 July, 2018
Caught when leaving a hole in a spruce stump. It had briefly inspected several holes before entering the one in which it was caught. Cooled, photographed, and released. (Before I could get enough pictures!)
333
Bombus appositus nearcticus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
11 July, 2018
23 mm
332
Wroughtonia sp.
11 July, 2018
331
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 July, 2018
330
Macaria lorquinaria nearcticus
(Lorquin's Angle)
(Lorquin's Angle)
9 July, 2018
329
Archips argyrospila nearcticus
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
(Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth)
9 July, 2018
Length 11 mm
328
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
9 July, 2018
327
Forficula dentata nearcticus
8 July, 2018
Found on peach pit bought at the Farmers\' Market
325
Synanthedon bibionipennis nearcticus
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
7 July, 2018
324
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
7 July, 2018
323
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
6 July, 2018
322
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
6 July, 2018
321
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
6 July, 2018
320
Phylloecus trimaculatus nearcticus
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
(Rose Shoot Sawfly)
6 July, 2018
On a raspberry bush\r\nBugGuide ID
319
Pristaulacus sp.
6 July, 2018
318
Pristaulacus sp.
6 July, 2018
Body length ~ 12 mm
317
Ceraleptus sp.
5 July, 2018
316
Lestica sp.
5 July, 2018
Captured while leaving drilled hole in spruce stump.
315
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
5 July, 2018
314
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 July, 2018
10 mm
313
Ectemnius sp.
5 July, 2018
12 mm
312
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
5 July, 2018
12 mm
311
Epicauta puncticollis nearcticus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
4 July, 2018
310
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
4 July, 2018
309
Harmonia axyridis nearcticus
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
4 July, 2018
308
Geometridae
(Geometer Moths)
(Geometer Moths)
4 July, 2018
307
Papilio multicaudata nearcticus
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
(Two-tailed Swallowtail)
4 July, 2018
306
Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)
(Giant Aphids)
4 July, 2018
3 mm\r\nI caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.
305
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
4 July, 2018
Caught returning to next in a rotting log. It had a small insect in its mouth. (See previous observation.)
304
Bombus occidentalis nearcticus
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
4 July, 2018
Collected from California Poppy
303
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
4 July, 2018
302
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
4 July, 2018
301
Anthrenus verbasci nearcticus
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
4 July, 2018
300
Tyta luctuosa nearcticus
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
3 July, 2018
299
Macrosiphum rosae nearcticus
(Rose Aphid)
(Rose Aphid)
3 July, 2018
On a rose stem
298
Sceliphron caementarium nearcticus
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 July, 2018
297
Hypericum perforatum nearcticus
(Common St. John's Wort)
(Common St. John's Wort)
2 July, 2018
296
Chrysolina sp.
Subgenus: Hypericia
Subgenus: Hypericia
2 July, 2018
295
Euodynerus foraminatus nearcticus
1 July, 2018
294
Macrosiphini
1 July, 2018
Many of these were on the tips of new buds of a rose bush (Rose Aphid -Macrosiphum rosae?)\n
293
Brachymeria sp.
30 June, 2018
292
Condylostylus occidentalis nearcticus
30 June, 2018
291
Systoechus sp.
(Woolly Bee Flies)
(Woolly Bee Flies)
30 June, 2018
290
Ancistrocerus sp.
30 June, 2018
289
Condylostylus occidentalis nearcticus
30 June, 2018
288
Dermacentor sp.
(Dermacentor)
(Dermacentor)
28 June, 2018
5 mm\r\nProbably picked up at the University of Idaho Arboretum when I visited today
287
Lacon sp.
27 June, 2018
286
Psenini
27 June, 2018
285
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
27 June, 2018
284
Bombus vosnesenskii nearcticus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
27 June, 2018
283
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
27 June, 2018
282
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
27 June, 2018
281
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
27 June, 2018
280
Bombyliini
27 June, 2018
279
Misumena vatia nearcticus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
26 June, 2018
With bee prey
278
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
25 June, 2018
277
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
25 June, 2018
276
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
24 June, 2018
275
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
24 June, 2018
274
Anastrangalia laetifica nearcticus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
24 June, 2018
273
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 June, 2018
272
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
24 June, 2018
271
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
24 June, 2018
270
Eristalis hirta nearcticus
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
24 June, 2018
269
Spilichneumon sp.
24 June, 2018
268
Rhionaeschna multicolor nearcticus
(Blue-eyed Darner)
(Blue-eyed Darner)
23 June, 2018
267
Argia vivida nearcticus
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
22 June, 2018
266
Sceliphron caementarium nearcticus
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
22 June, 2018
265
Pristaulacus sp.
22 June, 2018
264
Okanagana sp.
(Whip Cicadas)
(Whip Cicadas)
22 June, 2018
263
Plutella xylostella nearcticus
(Diamondback Moth)
(Diamondback Moth)
21 June, 2018
262
Buprestidae
(Jewel Beetles)
(Jewel Beetles)
21 June, 2018
261
Plathemis lydia nearcticus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
21 June, 2018
260
Hemipenthes sp.
21 June, 2018
259
Parancistrocerus sp.
(Parancistrocerus)
(Parancistrocerus)
21 June, 2018
258
Phalangium opilio nearcticus
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
21 June, 2018
257
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
21 June, 2018
256
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
21 June, 2018
255
Pemphredonini
21 June, 2018
254
Dendryphantini
20 June, 2018
253
Pristaulacus sp.
19 June, 2018
252
Vespula pensylvanica nearcticus
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
19 June, 2018
251
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
19 June, 2018
250
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
19 June, 2018
249
Gasteruption sp.
19 June, 2018
248
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
19 June, 2018
247
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
19 June, 2018
246
Dolichovespula maculata neomexicanus
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
19 June, 2018
245
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
19 June, 2018
244
Phymatodes dimidiatus neomexicanus
19 June, 2018
243
Muscoidea
(Muscoid Flies)
(Muscoid Flies)
19 June, 2018
242
Perithous scurra neomexicanus
17 June, 2018
body length ~ 13 mm\r\n\r\n\"This is likely Perithous s. neomexicanus, the western subspecies. The host is an aphid wasp in the genus Pemphredon. See reference here.\" BugGuide\r\n\r\nThat makes sense since these ichneumon wasps are hanging out aroun ...
241
Harmonia axyridis neomexicanus
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
17 June, 2018
240
Xorides sp.
17 June, 2018
239
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
17 June, 2018
On an old log. 12 mm\r\nThis male (?) was hanging around the hole in the log for a half an hour or so waiting for the other wasp to leave. When it finally left, the waiting wasp pounced on it. The other wasp flew away without an mating (maybe it was ...
238
Gasteruption sp.
15 June, 2018
~ 13 mm\r\nPatrolling spruce stump. Caught, cooled, and photographed.
237
Psenini
15 June, 2018
~12 mm\r\nEntered hole in an old log. Captured as it was leaving. Cooled and photographed.\r\n
236
Ectemnius sp.
13 June, 2018
235
Ancistrocerus sp.
13 June, 2018
234
Strymon melinus neomexicanus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
13 June, 2018
233
Tortricidae
(Tortricid Leafroller Moths)
(Tortricid Leafroller Moths)
13 June, 2018
232
Noctua pronuba neomexicanus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
13 June, 2018
231
Bombus rufocinctus neomexicanus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
12 June, 2018
230
Gyponana sp.
Subgenus: Gyponana
Subgenus: Gyponana
12 June, 2018
229
Epicauta puncticollis neomexicanus
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
12 June, 2018
228
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
12 June, 2018
10 mm\nCaptured leaving hole in a log
227
Sarcophagidae
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
(Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies)
12 June, 2018
~ 6 mm
226
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
12 June, 2018
225
Papilio rutulus neomexicanus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
12 June, 2018
224
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
12 June, 2018
223
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
12 June, 2018
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
222
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
12 June, 2018
221
Lepturobosca chrysocoma neomexicanus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
12 June, 2018
220
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
12 June, 2018
219
Syritta pipiens nearcticus
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
11 June, 2018
218
Coenonympha california nearcticus
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
11 June, 2018
217
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
11 June, 2018
12 mm
216
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
11 June, 2018
215
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
11 June, 2018
214
Ectemnius sp.
11 June, 2018
213
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
11 June, 2018
212
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
11 June, 2018
211
Eristalis tenax nearcticus
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
11 June, 2018
210
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
11 June, 2018
209
Gymnosoma sp.
8 June, 2018
208
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
8 June, 2018
207
Ichneumoninae
8 June, 2018
Malaise Trap, 8 June 2023
11 mm
206
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
7 June, 2018
205
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
7 June, 2018
204
Syritta pipiens nearcticus
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
7 June, 2018
203
Enallagma carunculatum nearcticus
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
7 June, 2018
202
Armadillidium vulgare nearcticus
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
7 June, 2018
201
Dactylis glomerata nearcticus
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
7 June, 2018
200
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
7 June, 2018
199
Camponotus modoc nearcticus
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
7 June, 2018
198
Brymblia quadrimaculella nearcticus
7 June, 2018
197
Anthomyiidae
(Root-maggot Flies)
(Root-maggot Flies)
7 June, 2018
196
Alaus melanops nearcticus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
6 June, 2018
195
Xorides californicus nearcticus
6 June, 2018
194
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
6 June, 2018
193
Aedes sierrensis nearcticus
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
(Western Treehole Mosquito)
6 June, 2018
192
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
4 June, 2018
191
Xorides sp.
4 June, 2018
This is the larger of the two female species (?) that were on the spruce stump today. This one has a black abdomen and black legs; the other two individuals were smaller with mostly red abdomens and hind legs.
190
Xorides sp.
4 June, 2018
189
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
4 June, 2018
188
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
4 June, 2018
~ 16 mm
187
Phalangium opilio nearcticus
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
4 June, 2018
body length ~ 5 mm
186
Tipula sp.
(Common Crane Flies)
(Common Crane Flies)
3 June, 2018
185
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
1 June, 2018
12 mm, around brush pile
184
Ichneumonoidea
(Ichneumonid and Braconid Wasps)
(Ichneumonid and Braconid Wasps)
1 June, 2018
183
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
1 June, 2018
182
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
1 June, 2018
181
Apis mellifera nearcticus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 June, 2018
180
Papilio rutulus nearcticus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
1 June, 2018
179
Megachile melanophaea nearcticus
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
(Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee)
1 June, 2018
178
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
31 May, 2018
15 mm
176
Merodon equestris nearcticus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
31 May, 2018
175
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
30 May, 2018
174
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
30 May, 2018
173
Bombus vosnesenskii nearcticus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
30 May, 2018
172
Tachinini
30 May, 2018
171
Xorides sp.
30 May, 2018
170
Autographa californica nearcticus
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
30 May, 2018
169
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
30 May, 2018
168
Merodon equestris nearcticus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
29 May, 2018
167
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
29 May, 2018
166
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
28 May, 2018
~ 14 mm
165
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
28 May, 2018
164
Plathemis lydia nearcticus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May, 2018
163
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
28 May, 2018
162
Papilio rutulus nearcticus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
28 May, 2018
161
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
28 May, 2018
5 mm
160
Ceraleptus denticulatus nearcticus
28 May, 2018
159
Hesperis matronalis nearcticus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
28 May, 2018
158
Plathemis lydia nearcticus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
28 May, 2018
157
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
28 May, 2018
156
Melecta sp.
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
Subgenus: Melecta
(Mourning Bees)
27 May, 2018
155
Papilio rutulus nearcticus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
27 May, 2018
154
Ichneumonoidea
(Ichneumonid and Braconid Wasps)
(Ichneumonid and Braconid Wasps)
27 May, 2018
153
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
27 May, 2018
5 mm
152
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Trachandrena
(Mining Bees)
27 May, 2018
151
Agaricus campestris nearcticus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
27 May, 2018
150
Panurginus sp.
27 May, 2018
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
149
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
27 May, 2018
148
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
27 May, 2018
147
Bombus nevadensis nearcticus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
25 May, 2018
146
Temnoscheila chlorodia nearcticus
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
25 May, 2018
An encounter with an Osmia bee leaving its nest
145
Bombylius major nearcticus
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
25 May, 2018
144
Nomada crotchii nearcticus
(Crotch's Nomad)
(Crotch's Nomad)
25 May, 2018
143
Oxyopes scalaris nearcticus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
25 May, 2018
142
Osmia montana nearcticus
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
25 May, 2018
Captured after entering hole in stump. Cooled, photographed, and released.
141
Misumena vatia nearcticus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
25 May, 2018
140
Alaus melanops nearcticus
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
(Western Eyed Click Beetle)
25 May, 2018
139
Sphaerophoria sp.
(Globetails)
(Globetails)
25 May, 2018
138
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
25 May, 2018
137
Cercopoidea
(Spittlebugs and Froghoppers)
(Spittlebugs and Froghoppers)
25 May, 2018
~ 3 mm\nMeadow Spittlebug?
136
Brymblia quadrimaculella nearcticus
25 May, 2018
7 mm
135
Xorides sp.
24 May, 2018
Female ovipositing in a spruce stump. The whole process took about 90 minutes.
134
Xorides sp.
24 May, 2018
male (right) and female (left) -- the same ones as in the previous two observations
133
Camponotus modoc nearcticus
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
24 May, 2018
132
Xorides sp.
24 May, 2018
Male hanging out near ovipositing female
131
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
24 May, 2018
130
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
24 May, 2018
129
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 May, 2018
128
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2018
127
Anthophorini
(Digger Bees)
(Digger Bees)
23 May, 2018
126
Bombus rufocinctus nearcticus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
23 May, 2018
125
Lygaeus kalmii nearcticus
(Small Milkweed Bug)
(Small Milkweed Bug)
23 May, 2018
124
Noctua pronuba nearcticus
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
23 May, 2018
123
Xorides sp.
23 May, 2018
122
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
23 May, 2018
121
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
(Chrysura)
23 May, 2018
120
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
23 May, 2018
119
Merodon equestris nearcticus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
23 May, 2018
118
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
22 May, 2018
4 mm
117
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
22 May, 2018
Cutting a piece of a leaf off of a Douglas Hawthorne
116
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
22 May, 2018
115
Polochrum sp.
22 May, 2018
hanging out on an old spruce stump entering blue orchard bee nest holes
114
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
22 May, 2018
113
Vespula atropilosa nearcticus
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
22 May, 2018
Trapped inside house
112
Lepturobosca chrysocoma nearcticus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
21 May, 2018
111
Bombus flavifrons nearcticus
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
21 May, 2018
~ 13 mm
110
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
21 May, 2018
6 mm\r\nFound on an old spruce stump with many blue orchard bee nests
109
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
21 May, 2018
108
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
21 May, 2018
107
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
21 May, 2018
106
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
21 May, 2018
105
Oxyopes scalaris nearcticus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
21 May, 2018
6 mm, front screen porch door
104
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
20 May, 2018
103
Xorides sp.
20 May, 2018
102
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
20 May, 2018
101
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
(Chrysura)
20 May, 2018
100
Sapyga sp.
20 May, 2018
99
Orussus sp.
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
20 May, 2018
98
Andrena prunorum nearcticus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
20 May, 2018
97
Blera scitula nearcticus
(Western Wood Fly)
(Western Wood Fly)
20 May, 2018
96
Peleteria sp.
20 May, 2018
95
Orussus sp.
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
20 May, 2018
94
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
20 May, 2018
93
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
(Chrysura)
20 May, 2018
92
Formica sp.
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
20 May, 2018
91
Misumena vatia nearcticus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
19 May, 2018
with prey
90
Orussus sp.
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
17 May, 2018
89
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
17 May, 2018
88
Adalia bipunctata nearcticus
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
16 May, 2018
87
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
16 May, 2018
86
Andrena prunorum propinqua
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
16 May, 2018
85
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
(Chrysura)
15 May, 2018
84
Amblyptilia sp.
13 May, 2018
83
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
13 May, 2018
82
Lasioglossum sp.
13 May, 2018
81
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
13 May, 2018
80
Neoneides muticus propinqua
13 May, 2018
79
Rhamphomyia sp.
12 May, 2018
78
Neoneides muticus propinqua
12 May, 2018
77
Empididae
(Dance Flies)
(Dance Flies)
12 May, 2018
76
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
12 May, 2018
75
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
12 May, 2018
74
Philodromus sp.
(Running Crab Spiders)
(Running Crab Spiders)
12 May, 2018
73
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
12 May, 2018
72
Deroceras reticulatum propinqua
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
10 May, 2018
71
Neoneides muticus propinqua
10 May, 2018
70
Xorides sp.
8 May, 2018
Large body and long ovipositor, each about 4 cm.
69
Strymon melinus propinqua
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
8 May, 2018
68
Vespula pensylvanica propinqua
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
8 May, 2018
67
Platycryptus californicus propinqua
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 May, 2018
66
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
6 May, 2018
65
Carabus nemoralis propinqua
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
6 May, 2018
63
Banchus sp.
5 May, 2018
62
Nomada crotchii propinqua
(Crotch's Nomad)
(Crotch's Nomad)
5 May, 2018
61
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
5 May, 2018
Digging a nest in my sand garden
60
Vespula germanica propinqua
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
5 May, 2018
59
Orussus occidentalis propinqua
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
3 May, 2018
58
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
3 May, 2018
57
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
3 May, 2018
56
Erodium cicutarium propinqua
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
(Redstem Stork's-Bill)
3 May, 2018
55
Priocnemis oregona propinqua
3 May, 2018
Asata?
54
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
2 May, 2018
53
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
2 May, 2018
52
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
2 May, 2018
51
Capsella bursa-pastoris propinqua
(Shepherd's-Purse)
(Shepherd's-Purse)
2 May, 2018
50
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
2 May, 2018
49
Xorides sp.
1 May, 2018
Body length ~ 25 mm
48
Pentatomomorpha
(Pentatomomorph Bugs)
(Pentatomomorph Bugs)
30 April, 2018
Inside house ~ 9mm
47
Lithobiidae
30 April, 2018
~ 30 mm
46
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
29 April, 2018
Temp 11 C
45
Eupeodes sp.
(Aphideaters)
(Aphideaters)
29 April, 2018
44
Leucophora sp.
27 April, 2018
43
Sapygidae
(Club-horned Wasps)
(Club-horned Wasps)
27 April, 2018
42
Ophion sp.
27 April, 2018
41
Gravenhorstiini
27 April, 2018
40
Philodromus dispar propinqua
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
27 April, 2018
39
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
27 April, 2018
38
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
27 April, 2018
37
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
27 April, 2018
36
Camponotus sp.
(Carpenter Ants)
(Carpenter Ants)
27 April, 2018
Raiding an Osmia nest
35
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
27 April, 2018
34
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
27 April, 2018
33
Temnoscheila chlorodia propinqua
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
(Pine Trogossitid Beetle)
26 April, 2018
32
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
26 April, 2018
31
Ephemeroptera
(Mayflies)
(Mayflies)
26 April, 2018
30
Polistes dominula propinqua
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
25 April, 2018
29
Chironomidae
25 April, 2018
28
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
(Gall and Forest Midges)
25 April, 2018
~ 3 mm, on Golden Currant inflorescence
27
Hippodamia convergens propinqua
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
25 April, 2018
26
Harpalinae
24 April, 2018
25
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
24 April, 2018
24
Armadillidium vulgare propinqua
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
24 April, 2018
23
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
23 April, 2018
22
Bombylius major propinqua
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
23 April, 2018
21
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
23 April, 2018
20
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Osmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Osmia
(Mason Bees)
22 April, 2018
19
Halictus confusus propinqua
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
20 April, 2018
~ 6 mm, on outside wall
18
Rhopalinae
20 April, 2018
~ 9mm, on outside of front door screen
17
Polygonia satyrus propinqua
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
19 April, 2018
16
Polistes dominula propinqua
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
19 April, 2018
15
Lasioglossum ruficorne propinqua
11 April, 2018
14
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
11 April, 2018
13
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
9 April, 2018
12
Lasioglossum sp.
9 April, 2018
11
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
9 April, 2018
10
Priocnemis oregona propinqua
9 April, 2018
9
Cathartes aura propinqua
(Turkey Vulture)
(Turkey Vulture)
5 April, 2018
8
Psilopa sp.
29 March, 2018
7
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
29 March, 2018
6
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
20 March, 2018
5
Vespula pensylvanica propinqua
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
20 March, 2018
4
Spinus pinus propinqua
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
17 January, 2018
3
Kleidocerys resedae propinqua
(Birch Catkin Bug)
(Birch Catkin Bug)
12 January, 2018
5 degrees C, length ~4 mm, on moss at base of birch tree
2
Sciurus niger propinqua
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
1 January, 2018
1
Spinus psaltria propinqua
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
1 January, 2018