Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2024
Date
541
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
1 January, 2025
First bird of the new year!
540
Holodiscus discolor
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
31 December, 2024
Fruits are single-seeded, covered with fine white hair, with sticky liquid droplets on sides.
The seeds are very sticky and easily moved by a slight breeze.
Length ~ 2 mm.
539
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 December, 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
538
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 December, 2024
On the inside window sill.
537
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 December, 2024
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
536
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
13 December, 2024
Inside house on curtain. \n~ 10 mm
535
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 November, 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
534
Phalangiidae
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
28 November, 2024
The harvestman, not the lichen. \n(But if you recognize the lichen, that\'d be nice too.)
533
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 November, 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
532
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
27 November, 2024
In bathtub. Body length ~ 6 mm
531
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 November, 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
530
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
23 November, 2024
529
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
23 November, 2024
On side of garage, wingspan ~25mm
528
Fomitopsis sp.
2 November, 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree
527
Lecanoromycetidae
(Shield Lichens, Sunburst Lichens, Rosette Lichens, and Allies)
(Shield Lichens, Sunburst Lichens, Rosette Lichens, and Allies)
31 October, 2024
On bark of Silver Maple tree.\r\nThe left photo is on site after a morning rain. \r\nRight after drying overnight.
526
Scymnus sp.
23 October, 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
525
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
(Brachyceran Flies)
23 October, 2024
Found on inside of window. 4 mm\r\nAre those mites on the abdomen?
524
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
18 October, 2024
Entered house, probably from the nest under the front porch. There are a few still hanging around even though the low temperatures are near freezing.
523
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 October, 2024
522
Sargus sp.
3 October, 2024
521
Oxyopes scalaris
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
4 September, 2024
On outside of front door.
520
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 September, 2024
Associated Species: Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)
519
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
2 September, 2024
518
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
2 September, 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
517
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 September, 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
516
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
2 September, 2024
515
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
2 September, 2024
514
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
(Grape Vines)
1 September, 2024
513
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
(Scots Pine)
1 September, 2024
512
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
(Garlic Chives)
1 September, 2024
511
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 September, 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
510
Prionyx sp.
1 September, 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
509
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
(Winter Savory)
1 September, 2024
508
Coenonympha california
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
1 September, 2024
507
Symphyotrichum jessicae
(Jessica's Aster)
(Jessica's Aster)
1 September, 2024
In front garden
506
Symphyotrichum laeve
(Smooth Blue Aster)
(Smooth Blue Aster)
1 September, 2024
In garden on south side of driveway.
505
Berberis repens
(Creeping Mahonia)
(Creeping Mahonia)
1 September, 2024
Northeast corner, beside driveway
504
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
31 August, 2024
503
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 August, 2024
502
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
(Engelmann Spruce)
31 August, 2024
This is a spruce tree in our backyard. I have always assumed that it was a blue spruce (Picea pungens), but I\'m pretty sure that it\'s not. Now I\'m trying to figure out what it is.\r\n\r\nThe top cone is one that I figure the squirrels have strippe ...
501
Malus domestica
(Apple)
(Apple)
31 August, 2024
In south part of north raspberry patch
500
Picea pungens
(Blue Spruce)
(Blue Spruce)
31 August, 2024
In northeast corner of yard.
Cone 110 mm, needles 25 mm, scale 20 mm
499
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 August, 2024
498
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
30 August, 2024
497
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 August, 2024
Tiny bee, ~ 3 mm
496
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 August, 2024
495
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
30 August, 2024
494
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
30 August, 2024
493
Prionychini
30 August, 2024
492
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 August, 2024
491
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
30 August, 2024
490
Prionyx sp.
30 August, 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
489
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
488
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 August, 2024
487
Isodontia sp.
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
30 August, 2024
486
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 August, 2024
485
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 August, 2024
484
Prionyx sp.
30 August, 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
483
Crataegus douglasii
(Douglas Hawthorn)
(Douglas Hawthorn)
30 August, 2024
With mature fruit
482
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024
Small beetle on a grape leaf
481
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 August, 2024
480
Colletes sp.
29 August, 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
479
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 August, 2024
478
Delphinium ajacis
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
29 August, 2024
Fruit and seeds from plants in front garden (south side).
Seed, ~ 2mm.
477
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
28 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
476
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
26 August, 2024
475
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 August, 2024
474
Eupeodes fumipennis
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
17 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce)
473
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
11 August, 2024
472
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
11 August, 2024
On front porch.
471
Prionyx sp.
7 August, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
470
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 August, 2024
469
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
468
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
467
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 August, 2024
In compost
466
Philonthus sp.
6 August, 2024
In compost
465
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 August, 2024
464
Acronicta mansueta
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
463
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 August, 2024
U V light trap
462
Allygus sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
461
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
460
Macaria adonis
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
459
Euxoa sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
458
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
6 August, 2024
On front door window
457
Telenominae
6 August, 2024
21 of these tiny (1 mm) wasps emerged from 22 eggs that I collected from a tomato leaf on 21 July 24. The eggs are shown in the second photo. \r\nHere is the iNat egg observation.
Associated Species: Asemosyrphus Sp
456
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
455
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
454
Erebidae
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
453
Forficula dentata
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
452
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
451
Euxoa sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
450
Lygus sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
449
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
448
Aradus sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
447
Braconidae
(Braconid Wasps)
(Braconid Wasps)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
446
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
445
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
444
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
443
Macaria adonis
6 August, 2024
442
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
441
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
440
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
5 August, 2024
On side of the shed
439
Xestoleptura crassipes
5 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
438
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
437
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
5 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
436
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
435
Telenominae
5 August, 2024
Emerged from stink bug eggs on a tomato leaf.
The eggs were collected on 21 July 24 and the wasps emerged on (or a few days before) 5 August.
Length ~ 1.0 mm.
434
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
433
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
432
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
431
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 August, 2024
430
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 August, 2024
429
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
428
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
427
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
426
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
31 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
425
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
31 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
424
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 July, 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
423
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
30 July, 2024
On basil flowers
422
Hylaeus sp.
30 July, 2024
421
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 July, 2024
On goldenrod flowers
Associated Species: Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod)
420
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 July, 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
419
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 July, 2024
418
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
417
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
30 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
416
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
30 July, 2024
On globe thistle
415
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 July, 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
414
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 July, 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
413
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
412
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
30 July, 2024
411
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
30 July, 2024
On a piece of pineapple on the front porch
410
Hylaeus sp.
30 July, 2024
On bricks of keyhole garden
409
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
29 July, 2024
On lavender flowers
408
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2024
On globe thistle flowers
407
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
29 July, 2024
On globe thistle flowers
406
Buathra perplexa
29 July, 2024
405
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
29 July, 2024
404
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
29 July, 2024
403
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 July, 2024
On common yarrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
402
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 July, 2024
On common yarrrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
401
Pompilinae
29 July, 2024
On common yarrow
400
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
29 July, 2024
On common yarrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
399
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
29 July, 2024
398
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
29 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
397
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
396
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
29 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
395
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
29 July, 2024
394
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 July, 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
393
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
28 July, 2024
On globe thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
392
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
28 July, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
391
Chlorochroa sp.
28 July, 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
390
Thecophora sp.
28 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
389
Melanoplus bivittatus vagans
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 July, 2024
388
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
28 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
387
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
28 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
386
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes vagans
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
385
Chlorochroa sp.
27 July, 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
384
Cercyonis pegala vagans
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 July, 2024
Mating
383
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 July, 2024
Associated Species: Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle)
382
Ammophilini
27 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
381
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
27 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
380
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
27 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
379
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 July, 2024
On a hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
378
Fieberiella florii vagans
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 July, 2024
Nymph waving its tail up and down on a raspberry leaf\r\n
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
377
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
376
Cirsium arvense vagans
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 July, 2024
375
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
27 July, 2024
Lady beetle pupa on goldenrod
Associated Species: Solidago Sp (Goldenrods)
374
Solidago canadensis vagans
(Canada Goldenrod)
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 July, 2024
373
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 July, 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
372
Tragopogon dubius vagans
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 July, 2024
In front lawn.
371
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
370
Coenagrionidae
(Narrow-winged Damselflies)
(Narrow-winged Damselflies)
26 July, 2024
On parsley plant
369
Gymnosoma sp.
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
368
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
367
Halictus rubicundus vagans
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
366
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
365
Mordellinae
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
364
Hylaeus sp.
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
363
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
362
Pieris rapae vagans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 July, 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
361
Halictus ligatus vagans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
26 July, 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
360
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
26 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
359
Halictus ligatus vagans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
26 July, 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
358
Eristalis arbustorum vagans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
26 July, 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
357
Dolichovespula arenaria vagans
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 July, 2024
356
Dolichovespula maculata vagans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
26 July, 2024
Gathering wood fibers for the nest.
355
Isodontia elegans vagans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 July, 2024
354
Hippodamia convergens vagans
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 July, 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
353
Achillea filipendulina vagans
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
26 July, 2024
352
Sympetrum pallipes vagans
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 July, 2024
351
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
(Globe Thistles)
25 July, 2024
350
Bombus huntii vagans
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
349
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024
On globe thistle
348
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 July, 2024
On garden parsley
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
347
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
25 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
346
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
345
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 July, 2024
On garden parsley
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
344
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 July, 2024
On oregano
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
343
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 July, 2024
On globe thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
342
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
24 July, 2024
On Oregano flowers
341
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
24 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
340
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
339
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
338
Tyta luctuosa vagans
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
337
Mordellidae
(Tumbling Flower Beetles)
(Tumbling Flower Beetles)
24 July, 2024
On common yarrow flowers
336
Grapholitini
24 July, 2024
On basil leaf
335
Mantis religiosa vagans
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 July, 2024
On the shed wall.
334
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 July, 2024
333
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
332
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
331
Mordellini
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
330
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
329
Hemipenthes sp.
23 July, 2024
328
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 July, 2024
327
Buathra sp.
23 July, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
326
Diptera
(Flies)
(Flies)
23 July, 2024
325
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 July, 2024
324
Chalcidoidea
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
23 July, 2024
On front door of house.\n~ 2.5 mm
323
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 July, 2024
322
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 July, 2024
321
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 July, 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
320
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
21 July, 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
319
Thereva sp.
21 July, 2024
On ground beside compost
318
Hylaeus sp.
21 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
317
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
21 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
316
Pentatominae
21 July, 2024
22 eggs on the top of a tomato leaf. iNat suspects they have been parasitized by Scelionid wasps in the subfamily Telenominae. I\'ll put them in a container and see what emerges. Egg diameter ~ 0.7 mm\r\n\r\nHere is what emerged in early August. ...
315
Ocimum basilicum vagans
(Sweet Basil)
(Sweet Basil)
21 July, 2024
In keyhole garden
314
Solanum lycopersicum vagans
(Tomato)
(Tomato)
21 July, 2024
313
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
21 July, 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
312
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
20 July, 2024
On a sweet basil leaf
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
311
Bombus nevadensis vagans
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 July, 2024
On Hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
310
Coccinella trifasciata vagans
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
309
Nezarini
20 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow
308
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
20 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
307
Xestoleptura crassipes vagans
20 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
306
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 July, 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
305
Eristalis arbustorum vagans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
20 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
304
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
19 July, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
303
Telenominae
19 July, 2024
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)
302
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
19 July, 2024
Flitting about on the parsley flowers. Hunting for spiders?
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
301
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 July, 2024
On Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
300
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 July, 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
299
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 July, 2024
Nesting in an old woodpile
298
Phalangium sp.
16 July, 2024
On hollyhock
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
297
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 July, 2024
Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
296
Lavandula angustifolia vagans
(Common Lavender)
(Common Lavender)
16 July, 2024
295
Microgastrinae
15 July, 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
294
Enallagma carunculatum vagans
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
12 July, 2024
293
Rubus idaeus vagans
(Red Raspberry)
(Red Raspberry)
11 July, 2024
292
Synanthedon bibionipennis vagans
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
291
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
11 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
290
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
289
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
11 July, 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
288
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 July, 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
287
Anastrangalia laetifica vagans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
11 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
286
Alcea rosea vagans
(Hollyhock)
(Hollyhock)
11 July, 2024
We have many of these on the south side of the yard. Self-seeding.
285
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 July, 2024
On the bathroom wall
284
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
7 July, 2024
283
Vespula alascensis vagans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
7 July, 2024
282
Cicadellidae
(Typical Leafhoppers)
(Typical Leafhoppers)
6 July, 2024
2.3 mm, on Golden Currant fruit
281
Aphidinae
(Giant Aphids)
(Giant Aphids)
5 July, 2024
On a tomato leaf
Associated Species: Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
280
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
5 July, 2024
279
Brachymeria sp.
4 July, 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
278
Phalangiidae
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
4 July, 2024
Body length ~ 3 mm
277
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
4 July, 2024
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
276
Hemerocallis fulva vagans
(Orange Day-Lily)
(Orange Day-Lily)
4 July, 2024
Near picnic table in south raspberry patch
275
Viburnum opulus vagans
(Guelder-Rose)
(Guelder-Rose)
4 July, 2024
In south raspberry patch near picnic table
274
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 July, 2024
273
Ribes rubrum vagans
(Red Currant)
(Red Currant)
3 July, 2024
272
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 July, 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
271
Agapostemon virescens vagans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
3 July, 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
270
Allium ampeloprasum vagans
(Wild Leek)
(Wild Leek)
3 July, 2024
In Northeast garden under apple tree
269
Rubus vestitus vagans
(European Blackberry)
(European Blackberry)
3 July, 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
268
Artemisia tridentata vagans
(Big Sagebrush)
(Big Sagebrush)
3 July, 2024
In northeast, next to sidewalk and driveway
267
Arctostaphylos sp.
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
3 July, 2024
Near compost, east of raspberries
266
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi vagans
(Bearberry)
(Bearberry)
3 July, 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
265
Phylinae
2 July, 2024
3 mm
264
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
2 July, 2024
On outside of front door
263
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
2 July, 2024
On outside of front door
262
Dichrorampha vancouverana vagans
1 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
261
Halictus rubicundus vagans
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
1 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
260
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 July, 2024
259
Gasteruption sp.
1 July, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
258
Hylaeus sp.
1 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
257
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
1 July, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
256
Anastrangalia laetifica vagans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
1 July, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
255
Petroselinum crispum vagans
(Garden Parsley)
(Garden Parsley)
1 July, 2024
Volunteer growing in front yard
254
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
1 July, 2024
Growing as volunteer in front yard
253
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
1 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
252
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 June, 2024
251
Hypochaeris radicata vagrans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 June, 2024
Front yard weed
250
Lasioglossum sp.
30 June, 2024
On Common Cat\'s Ear flower in front yard
Associated Species: Hypochaeris radicata (Common Cat's-Ear)
249
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
29 June, 2024
Nesting under porch
248
Kleidocerys sp.
29 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
247
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
29 June, 2024
246
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 June, 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
245
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 June, 2024
On side of outside wall
244
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 June, 2024
On outside wall
243
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
28 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
242
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 June, 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
241
Mycterus sp.
27 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
240
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
27 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
239
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray floewrs
238
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
237
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
236
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
27 June, 2024
235
Euodynerus foraminatus vagrans
27 June, 2024
On California Poppy flower
234
Pentatominae
27 June, 2024
On golden currant leaf.\r\nEach egg ~ 1 mm\r\nHere\'s what emerged in July.\r\n
233
Syrphini
26 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
232
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
26 June, 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
231
Mycterus sp.
26 June, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
230
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 June, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
229
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
228
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
26 June, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
227
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
26 June, 2024
On aphid-infested golden currant leaf
226
Tipulinae
25 June, 2024
225
Phasiinae
25 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
224
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 June, 2024
223
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 June, 2024
On spruce stump
222
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
25 June, 2024
On side of shed
221
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 June, 2024
On south side slope.
220
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
24 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
219
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
218
Pimpla sp.
24 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
217
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
24 June, 2024
On side of house
216
Agapostemon virescens vagrans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
215
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
214
Ichneumoninae
24 June, 2024
On hollyhock leaf
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
213
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
24 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
212
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 June, 2024
211
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
210
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 June, 2024
209
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
24 June, 2024
208
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
207
Ancistrocerus sp.
23 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
206
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
23 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
205
Hemiptera
(True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies)
(True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies)
23 June, 2024
~ 2 mm
204
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
23 June, 2024
First flowers opening.
203
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 June, 2024
202
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
22 June, 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
201
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
200
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 June, 2024
199
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
22 June, 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
198
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
22 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
197
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
196
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
22 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
195
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
22 June, 2024
On white clover flowers in front (un-mowed) yard.
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
194
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 June, 2024
On ground, ~ 15 mm
193
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
21 June, 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
192
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
21 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers.\r\n\r\nThe males have arrived and are all over these plants. No females yet.
191
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
190
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
21 June, 2024
On a lupine flower
189
Acrididae
(Short-horned Grasshoppers)
(Short-horned Grasshoppers)
21 June, 2024
188
Osmiini
21 June, 2024
I\'m not sure about this. But whatever these beautiful bees are, they sure love Phacelia heterophylla flowers.
187
Galium boreale vagrans
(Northern Bedstraw)
(Northern Bedstraw)
21 June, 2024
In front garden next to driveway
186
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 June, 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
185
Pinus aristata vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
21 June, 2024
New shoots.
184
Lupinus sp.
(Lupines)
(Lupines)
21 June, 2024
Front garden
183
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
21 June, 2024
On a lupine flower
Associated Species: Lupinus Sp (Lupines)
182
Lygus sp.
20 June, 2024
181
Berytidae
(Stilt Bugs)
(Stilt Bugs)
20 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
180
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
20 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
179
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
20 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
178
Physocarpus capitus vagrans
(Pacific Ninebark)
(Pacific Ninebark)
20 June, 2024
177
Symphoricarpos albus vagrans
(Common Snowberry)
(Common Snowberry)
20 June, 2024
176
Drymocallis arguta vagrans
(Tall Cinquefoil)
(Tall Cinquefoil)
20 June, 2024
In front garden
175
Anthomyia sp.
19 June, 2024
Front porch, ~ 4 mm
174
Osmia coloradensis vagrans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
173
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
19 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
172
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
171
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 June, 2024
On Geranium sanguineum flower
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
170
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
19 June, 2024
169
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
168
Anthrenus verbasci vagrans
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
167
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
166
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flower
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
165
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Oregon Sunshine flowers
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
164
Conopidae
19 June, 2024
On Oregon Sunshine flowers
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
163
Chrysopini
19 June, 2024
On a blade of grass
162
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
19 June, 2024
161
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 June, 2024
On Hesperis matronalis flowers
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
160
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
19 June, 2024
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
159
Collomia grandiflora vagrans
(Grand Collomia)
(Grand Collomia)
19 June, 2024
In front garden.
First flowers
158
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
157
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
18 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
156
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 June, 2024
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
155
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
18 June, 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
154
Ernobius sp.
18 June, 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
153
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 June, 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers, left.\nFemale plant with red flowers, right.
152
Tryphonini
18 June, 2024
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
151
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 June, 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers on the left.
Female plant with red flowers.
150
Phacelia heterophylla vagrans
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
18 June, 2024
149
Odontocolon sp.
16 June, 2024
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
148
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 June, 2024
147
Petrosedum rupestre vagrans
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
14 June, 2024
146
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 June, 2024
On Parsnipflower bucwheat
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
145
Gleditsia triacanthos vagrans
(Honey Locust)
(Honey Locust)
13 June, 2024
144
Silene coronaria vagrans
(Rose Campion)
(Rose Campion)
13 June, 2024
Front garden
143
Eriogonum umbellatum vagrans
(Wild Buckwheats)
(Wild Buckwheats)
13 June, 2024
In front garden
142
Thymus sp.
(Thymes)
(Thymes)
13 June, 2024
In front garden
141
Gymnosoma sp.
12 June, 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
140
Anoecia sp.
12 June, 2024
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)
139
Macrosiphini
12 June, 2024
On a sticky germanium leaf - along with another dozen that appear to be stuck to the sticky hairs.
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
138
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 June, 2024
Garden north of driveway
137
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 June, 2024
136
Festuca idahoensis vagrans
(Idaho Fescue)
(Idaho Fescue)
12 June, 2024
135
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 June, 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
134
Aquilegia sp.
(Columbines)
(Columbines)
12 June, 2024
133
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 June, 2024
132
Eriogonum heracleoides vagrans
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
12 June, 2024
Just beginning to flower. (First flowers opened a few days ago.)
131
Penstemon strictus vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
12 June, 2024
130
Gaillardia pulchella vagrans
(Indian Blanket)
(Indian Blanket)
12 June, 2024
129
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 June, 2024
On front porch
128
Clarkia pulchella vagrans
(Clarikias)
(Clarikias)
11 June, 2024
In front garden
127
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
10 June, 2024
On buckwheat flower
126
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
10 June, 2024
On buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
125
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
10 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
124
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
10 June, 2024
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
123
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 June, 2024
122
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
121
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 June, 2024
120
Diptera
(Flies)
(Flies)
7 June, 2024
Birdbath, 4 mm
119
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
7 June, 2024
On kitchen wall
118
Kolkwitzia amabilis vagrans
(Beauty Bush)
(Beauty Bush)
7 June, 2024
In back of compost
117
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 June, 2024
116
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
6 June, 2024
115
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
6 June, 2024
114
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 June, 2024
On east wall of the house,
113
Drymocallis glandulosa vagrans
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
6 June, 2024
In garden next to driveway.
112
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 June, 2024
On front porch
111
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 June, 2024
110
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 June, 2024
109
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 June, 2024
108
Anthomyia sp.
5 June, 2024
On snowberry bush
107
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
5 June, 2024
On Dame\'s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) flower
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
106
Paeonia officinalis vagrans
(Common Peony)
(Common Peony)
5 June, 2024
105
Centranthus ruber vagrans
(Red Valerian)
(Red Valerian)
5 June, 2024
104
Penstemon eatonii vagrans
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
5 June, 2024
At southeast corner of front garden. Re-seeded from main garden.
103
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 June, 2024
102
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 June, 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
101
Vespula atropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 June, 2024
On inside window sill.
100
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
99
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 June, 2024
98
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 June, 2024
97
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 June, 2024
96
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 June, 2024
95
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
1 June, 2024
94
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
93
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 June, 2024
92
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
91
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
1 June, 2024
The skin has opened and the spores are exposed.
90
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May, 2024
89
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May, 2024
88
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May, 2024
With prey
87
Anthomyia sp.
28 May, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
86
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
85
Cerastium tomentosum vagrans
(Snow-in-Summer)
(Snow-in-Summer)
27 May, 2024
84
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May, 2024
83
Heuchera cylindrica vagrans
(Roundleaf Alumroot)
(Roundleaf Alumroot)
27 May, 2024
82
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May, 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
81
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May, 2024
80
Geum triflorum vagrans
(Prairie Smoke)
(Prairie Smoke)
26 May, 2024
79
Crataegus laevigata vagrans
(Midland Hawthorn)
(Midland Hawthorn)
26 May, 2024
78
Cercocarpus montanus vagrans
(Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany)
(Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany)
25 May, 2024
77
Syringa vulgaris vagrans
(Common Lilac)
(Common Lilac)
25 May, 2024
76
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
24 May, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
75
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May, 2024
On a birch stump
74
Eriophyllum lanatum vagrans
(Common Woolly Sunflower)
(Common Woolly Sunflower)
24 May, 2024
73
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May, 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
72
Astur cooperii vagrans
22 May, 2024
71
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May, 2024
70
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May, 2024
On a sticky geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
69
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
20 May, 2024
First crow at the bird feeder.
68
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
19 May, 2024
Captured from a Rydberg\'s penstemon flower. Cooled and photographed. But flew off before I could get a good photo.
67
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(Balsamroots)
19 May, 2024
66
Hesperiphona vespertina vagrans
18 May, 2024
65
Penstemon rydbergii vagrans
(Rydberg Penstemon)
(Rydberg Penstemon)
17 May, 2024
64
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May, 2024
63
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May, 2024
On front porch
62
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
15 May, 2024
On Chokecherry flowers
Associated Species: Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)
61
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
15 May, 2024
60
Prunus virginiana vagrans
(Chokecherry)
(Chokecherry)
15 May, 2024
On northern edge of property.
59
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May, 2024
58
Empis sp.
13 May, 2024
57
Empis sp.
13 May, 2024
56
Myopinae
12 May, 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
55
Eristalini
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
12 May, 2024
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
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Accipiter cooperii vagrans
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
12 May, 2024
We put our birds, Salt and Vinegar, outside on the front porch this morning and a Cooper's hawk arrived and sat on top of the cage! It flew away when it saw us.
53
Quercus palustris vagrans
(Pin Oak)
(Pin Oak)
12 May, 2024
Male flowers.
Stamens are now exposed.
52
Quercus palustris vagrans
(Pin Oak)
(Pin Oak)
12 May, 2024
Today I measured the circumference of our tree at chest height to estimate its age - 78 years.
51
Malus sp.
(Apples)
(Apples)
12 May, 2024
Crab apple?
50
Megatoma variegata vagrans
10 May, 2024
In bathroom, 4 mm
49
Quercus palustris vagrans
(Pin Oak)
(Pin Oak)
10 May, 2024
The male flowers are out.
I'm not sure how long they have been out, though, since I just noticed them today.
48
Malus domestica vagrans
(Apple)
(Apple)
10 May, 2024
The apples are blooming.
I just noticed them today, though, so I'm not sure when they began to bloom.
This is the one on the west side of the south raspberry patch.
47
Narcissus poeticus vagrans
(Poet's Narcissus)
(Poet's Narcissus)
10 May, 2024
46
Viburnum rhytidophyllum vagrans
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
10 May, 2024
On south side of south lawn
45
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May, 2024
44
Eschscholzia californica vagrans
(California Poppy)
(California Poppy)
9 May, 2024
43
Amelanchier alnifolia vagrans
(Saskatoon)
(Saskatoon)
9 May, 2024
First flowers a few days ago
42
Crataegus douglasii vagrans
(Douglas Hawthorn)
(Douglas Hawthorn)
9 May, 2024
First flowers a few days ago.
41
Fritillaria imperialis vagrans
(Crown Imperial)
(Crown Imperial)
9 May, 2024
First flowers blooming this year
40
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May, 2024
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
39
Helicoverpa zea vagrans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May, 2024
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
38
Geranium viscosissimum vagrans
(Sticky Geranium)
(Sticky Geranium)
8 May, 2024
First flowers of the year for this species.
37
Leucophora sp.
27 April, 2024
Length ~5mm
36
Noctuoidea
(Owlet Moths and Allies)
(Owlet Moths and Allies)
27 April, 2024
Found while weeding in top layer of soil. 24 mm
35
Anthophora pacifica vagrans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
22 April, 2024
On Golden Currant
34
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 April, 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
33
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 April, 2024
32
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 April, 2024
First butterfly of the year - at least that I've seen so far in the yard.
31
Gravenhorstiini
20 April, 2024
The first ones I've seen this spring. There were quite a few flying just above the ground in the backyard raspberry patch.
I netted one, cooled it down, took some (bad) photos, and released it.
30
Ptinus sp.
14 April, 2024
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
29
Listrus sp.
12 April, 2024
On front porch window.\n~3 mm
28
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 April, 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
27
Coriarachnini
10 April, 2024
4 mm
26
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 April, 2024
25
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 April, 2024
Under a brick. ~ 4 mm
24
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 April, 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
23
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 April, 2024
22
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 April, 2024
On the side of the shed.
21
Ribes aureum vagrans
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
2 April, 2024
First flower opened today
20
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 April, 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
19
Muscoidea
(Muscoid Flies)
(Muscoid Flies)
30 March, 2024
On Dandelion flower, 6 mm
18
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
(Brachyceran Flies)
30 March, 2024
On compost bin, 5 mm \r\nMuscidae?\r\n
17
Mirini
19 March, 2024
Collected from the bottom of a spring crocus flower. 7 mm
16
Camponotus sp.
(Carpenter Ants)
(Carpenter Ants)
19 March, 2024
Under the spruce stump
7 mm
15
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 March, 2024
Front porch
14
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 March, 2024
13
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
16 March, 2024
On shovel handle next to compost.
12
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 March, 2024
11
Crocus neapolitanus vagrans
(Crocuses)
(Crocuses)
16 March, 2024
First flower in garden.
10
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 March, 2024
9
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 March, 2024
8
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
23 February, 2024
7
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
23 February, 2024
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
6
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 February, 2024
On the inside of a window.
5
Gelechioidea
(Curved-horn Moths)
(Curved-horn Moths)
29 January, 2024
On side of house
4
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 January, 2024
On side of house. 10 mm
3
Deltocephalinae
29 January, 2024
Side of house. ~ 3.5 mm
2
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 January, 2024
On the side of the house.\n2.5 mm
1
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 January, 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm