Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2024
Date
468
Oxyopes scalaris
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
4 Sep 2024
On outside of front door.
467
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)
466
Hylaeus sp.
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
465
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
464
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
463
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
2 Sep 2024
462
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
2 Sep 2024
461
Symphyotrichum jessicae
(Jessica's Aster)
(Jessica's Aster)
1 Sep 2024
In front garden
460
Coenonympha california
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
1 Sep 2024
459
Symphyotrichum laeve
(Smooth Blue Aster)
(Smooth Blue Aster)
1 Sep 2024
In garden on south side of driveway.
458
Prionyx sp.
1 Sep 2024
On winter savory flowers
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
457
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
(Winter Savory)
1 Sep 2024
In front garden, next to driveway and sidewalk.
this is my best guess on the ID. I'm hoping for a confirmation on iNat.
The is the most active plant in the fall for pollinators.
456
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
455
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
(Garlic Chives)
1 Sep 2024
Front garden, next to driveway.
454
Berberis repens
(Creeping Mahonia)
(Creeping Mahonia)
1 Sep 2024
Northeast corner, beside driveway
453
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
(Scots Pine)
1 Sep 2024
West border of yard
452
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
(Grape Vines)
1 Sep 2024
On north side of yard
451
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
Beside garage
450
Malus domestica
(Apple)
(Apple)
31 Aug 2024
In south part of north raspberry patch
449
Picea pungens
(Blue Spruce)
(Blue Spruce)
31 Aug 2024
In northeast corner of yard.
Cone 110 mm, needles 25 mm, scale 20 mm
448
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
31 Aug 2024
447
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
(Engelmann Spruce)
31 Aug 2024
Backyard, west side.
446
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 Aug 2024
On a saskatoon leaf
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
445
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 Aug 2024
444
Prionyx sp.
30 Aug 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
443
Isodontia sp.
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
30 Aug 2024
442
Apoidea
(Bees and Apoid Wasps)
(Bees and Apoid Wasps)
30 Aug 2024
Tiny bee on a grape leaf
441
Coleoptera
(Beetles)
(Beetles)
30 Aug 2024
Tiny beetle on grape leaf
440
Prionyx sp.
30 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
439
Crataegus douglasii
(Douglas Hawthorn)
(Douglas Hawthorn)
30 Aug 2024
With mature fruit
438
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 Aug 2024
437
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 Aug 2024
436
Sphecinae
30 Aug 2024
435
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
30 Aug 2024
On front porch. Hanging out near entrance to the nest.
434
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
30 Aug 2024
433
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
432
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
30 Aug 2024
431
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Aug 2024
430
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Aug 2024
429
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
Small beetle on a grape leaf
428
Delphinium ajacis
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
29 Aug 2024
Fruit and seeds from plants in front garden (south side).
Seed, ~ 2mm.
427
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Aug 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
426
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
425
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
424
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
28 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
423
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
26 Aug 2024
On grass stem in front yard.
422
Eupeodes fumipennis
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
17 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce)
421
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 Aug 2024
420
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
11 Aug 2024
An injured individual on the front porch
419
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
11 Aug 2024
With a bee prey item that it was processing on the driveway
418
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 Aug 2024
On common lanender
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
417
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
416
Prionyx sp.
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
415
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 Aug 2024
On front porch. Appeared to be eating an Alaska Yellowjacket just outside the front door in front of the nest entrance.
414
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
413
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
412
Erebidae
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
411
Forficula dentata
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
410
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
409
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
408
Mirini
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
407
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
406
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
405
Braconidae
(Braconid Wasps)
(Braconid Wasps)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
404
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
403
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
402
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
401
Macaria sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
400
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
399
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
398
Telenominae
6 Aug 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 Aug.
Length ~ 1.0 mm.
Associated Species: Asemosyrphus Sp
397
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
6 Aug 2024
Trapped between windows of front door.
When the windows were adjusted, she flew away - into the house. So she's somewhere inside the house now.
396
Macaria sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
395
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
394
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
393
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UI light trap
392
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
391
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
390
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 Aug 2024
389
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 Aug 2024
In compost
388
Philonthus sp.
6 Aug 2024
In compost
387
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
386
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
385
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
384
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
383
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
382
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
381
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
380
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
379
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
378
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
377
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
31 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
376
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
31 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
375
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
374
Hylaeus sp.
30 Jul 2024
On bricks of keyhole garden
373
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
372
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
371
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 Jul 2024
370
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
369
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
368
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
30 Jul 2024
367
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
366
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
365
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
364
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
30 Jul 2024
363
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod)
362
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
29 Jul 2024
361
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
360
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
359
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
358
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
29 Jul 2024
357
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
356
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
355
Halictus sp.
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
354
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
29 Jul 2024
353
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
29 Jul 2024
352
Buathra sp.
29 Jul 2024
351
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
350
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2024
349
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
29 Jul 2024
348
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
347
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 Jul 2024
On front porch rail
346
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
345
Thecophora sp.
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
344
Pentatominae
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
343
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
342
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
341
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
340
Solidago canadensis
(Canada Goldenrod)
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 Jul 2024
On southwest corner of the yard
339
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
Front yard
338
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
27 Jul 2024
Pupa on goldenrod
Associated Species: Solidago Sp (Goldenrods)
337
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Jul 2024
This little nymph was sitting on a raspberry leaf waving its spiky tail up and down.
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
336
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
335
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
334
Tragopogon dubius
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 Jul 2024
In front lawn.
333
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
332
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle)
331
Ammophilini
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
330
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
329
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
328
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 Jul 2024
Mating pair
327
Chlorochroa sp.
27 Jul 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
326
Hippodamia convergens
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 Jul 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
325
Achillea filipendulina
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
26 Jul 2024
324
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 Jul 2024
Nesting again in the spruce stump
323
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
322
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
321
Mordellinae
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
320
Hylaeus sp.
26 Jul 2024
319
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
318
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
317
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
316
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
315
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow leaves
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
314
Eristalis arbustorum
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
26 Jul 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
313
Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
26 Jul 2024
On the spruce stump
312
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 Jul 2024
On spruce stump
311
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On Globe Thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
310
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
(Globe Thistles)
25 Jul 2024
In northwest corner of backyard
309
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
308
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
25 Jul 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
307
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
306
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
305
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 Jul 2024
304
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
303
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On oregano
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
302
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
301
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
300
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
299
Buathra sp.
23 Jul 2024
Several of these were flitting around on the globe thistles this morning.
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
298
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 Jul 2024
297
Chalcidoidea
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
23 Jul 2024
On front door of house.
~ 2.5 mm
296
Syritta pipiens
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
295
Syritta pipiens
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
294
Mordellinae
23 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
293
Ceriana tridens
23 Jul 2024
First of this species seen in the yard.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
292
Hemipenthes sp.
23 Jul 2024
On bricks of keyhole garden
291
Ochlodes sp.
23 Jul 2024
On brick of keyhole garden.
290
Ochlodes sp.
23 Jul 2024
289
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 Jul 2024
On the side of the shed
288
Origanum vulgare
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 Jul 2024
287
Origanum vulgare
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 Jul 2024
286
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 Jul 2024
On a raspberry
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
285
Ocimum basilicum
(Sweet Basil)
(Sweet Basil)
21 Jul 2024
In keyhole garden
284
Solanum lycopersicum
(Tomato)
(Tomato)
21 Jul 2024
283
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
21 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
282
Pentatominae
21 Jul 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
Associated Species: Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
281
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
21 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
280
Hylaeus sp.
21 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
279
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
21 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
278
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground next to compost
This female appeared to be ovipositing in the ground.
277
Telenominae
20 Jul 2024
Emerged from stink bug eggs found on golden currant leaves on 27 July 2024.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
276
Myathropa florea
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
Visiting garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
275
Eristalis arbustorum
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
274
Xestoleptura crassipes
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
273
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
272
Nezarini
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
271
Coccinella trifasciata
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
270
Bombus nevadensis
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
269
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
20 Jul 2024
On sweet basil in garden
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
268
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
19 Jul 2024
On Common Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
267
Sceliphron caementarium
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
19 Jul 2024
Flitting about on the parsley flowers. Hunting for spiders?
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
266
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
(Bumble Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting Delphinium ajacis flowers
Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
265
Phalangium sp.
16 Jul 2024
On Hollyhock
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
264
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 Jul 2024
The Aphid wasps have found a new place to nest in the yard. For many years they nested in a brush pile on the north side of the house. Now it's in an old woodpile by the compost. There are dozens of holes with lots of sawdust on the ground to mark th ...
263
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 Jul 2024
On Common Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
262
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting common lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
261
Lavandula angustifolia
(Common Lavender)
(Common Lavender)
16 Jul 2024
260
Microgastrinae
14 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window,
3 mm
Collection #2895
259
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
12 Jul 2024
258
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 Jul 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
257
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
256
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
11 Jul 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
255
Anastrangalia laetifica
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
254
Agrilus cuprescens
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
253
Rubus idaeus
(Red Raspberry)
(Red Raspberry)
11 Jul 2024
252
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Male
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
251
Alcea rosea
(Hollyhock)
(Hollyhock)
11 Jul 2024
We have many of these on the south side of the yard. Self-seeding.
250
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 Jul 2024
On bathroom wall. Never seen one in the house before.
249
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
7 Jul 2024
Processing a food item on the deck before returning to the nest under the porch
248
Sceliphron caementarium
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
7 Jul 2024
On east side of house. Searching for a place to make a nest maybe?
247
Oxyopes scalaris
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
5 Jul 2024
246
Aphidinae
(Giant Aphids)
(Giant Aphids)
5 Jul 2024
On a tomato leaf
Associated Species: Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
245
Brachymeria sp.
4 Jul 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
244
Lepturobosca chrysocoma
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
4 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
243
Hemerocallis fulva
(Orange Day-Lily)
(Orange Day-Lily)
4 Jul 2024
Near picnic table in south raspberry patch
242
Viburnum opulus
(Guelder-Rose)
(Guelder-Rose)
4 Jul 2024
In south raspberry patch near picnic table
241
Allium ampeloprasum
(Wild Leek)
(Wild Leek)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden under apple tree
240
Rubus vestitus
(European Blackberry)
(European Blackberry)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
239
Artemisia tridentata
(Big Sagebrush)
(Big Sagebrush)
3 Jul 2024
In northeast, next to sidewalk and driveway
238
Arctostaphylos sp.
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
3 Jul 2024
Near compost, east of raspberries
237
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
(Bearberry)
(Bearberry)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
236
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
3 Jul 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket) flowers
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
235
Sceliphron caementarium
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 Jul 2024
On Golden Currant flowers
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
234
Plantago lanceolata
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
North of raspberry patch
233
Ribes rubrum
(Red Currant)
(Red Currant)
3 Jul 2024
In North raspberry patch, just north of the center path
232
Oxyopes scalaris
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
2 Jul 2024
On outside of front door
231
Petroselinum crispum
(Garden Parsley)
(Garden Parsley)
1 Jul 2024
Volunteer growing in front yard
230
Hylaeus sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Parsley growing in front yeard.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
229
Origanum vulgare
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
1 Jul 2024
Growing as volunteer in front yard
228
Andrenidae
(Miner, Fairy, Allied Panurgine, and Oxaeine Bees)
(Miner, Fairy, Allied Panurgine, and Oxaeine Bees)
1 Jul 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
227
Anastrangalia laetifica
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
1 Jul 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
226
Gasteruption sp.
1 Jul 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
225
Elymus repens
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
In south garden next to driveway
224
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers in south garden next to driveway
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
223
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
222
Hypochaeris radicata
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
221
Lasioglossum sp.
30 Jun 2024
On Common Cat's Ear flower in front yard
Associated Species: Hypochaeris radicata (Common Cat's-Ear)
220
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 Jun 2024
On north side of garage
219
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
218
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
29 Jun 2024
Nesting under porch
217
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 Jun 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
216
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
28 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
215
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 Jun 2024
On outside wall
214
Mycterus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
213
Mycterus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
212
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
211
Hylaeus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
210
Hylaeus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
209
Hylaeus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
208
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
27 Jun 2024
207
Pentatominae
27 Jun 2024
Eggs on golden currant leaf
Each egg ~ 1mm
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
206
Hylaeus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
205
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
204
Anthrenus sp.
(Carpet Beetles)
(Carpet Beetles)
26 Jun 2024
On common yarrow flowers in front lawn
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
203
Syrphini
26 Jun 2024
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
202
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
201
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
25 Jun 2024
On side of shed
200
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope.
199
Phasiinae
25 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
198
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope
197
Tipulinae
Subgenus: Tipula
Subgenus: Tipula
25 Jun 2024
In our un-mowed front lawn
196
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
24 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
195
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 Jun 2024
194
Ichneumoninae
24 Jun 2024
On hollyhock leaf, near raspberry patch
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
193
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
192
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
24 Jun 2024
191
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
190
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
24 Jun 2024
On side of house
189
Pimpla sp.
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
188
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 Jun 2024
187
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
24 Jun 2024
186
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
185
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
184
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
23 Jun 2024
For the last week or so, males have been flying madly patrolling for females. Well, at least one female arrived today, and a male found her.
The males are hard to photograph while they're searching for females. But while they are mating, they don' ...
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
183
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
182
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
23 Jun 2024
First flowers opening.
181
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 Jun 2024
180
Ancistrocerus sp.
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
179
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
22 Jun 2024
On white clover flowers in front (un-mowed) yard.
Associated Species: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
178
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
177
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Male
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
176
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 Jun 2024
On wall of front garden.
I've seen quite of few of these this year, though not as many as previous summers.
175
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 Jun 2024
On raspberry stalk
Adult female
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
174
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
22 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian in front garden
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
173
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
22 Jun 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
172
Galium boreale vagrans
(Northern Bedstraw)
(Northern Bedstraw)
21 Jun 2024
In front garden next to driveway
171
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
170
Pinus aristata vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
21 Jun 2024
New shoots.
169
Lupinus sp.
(Lupines)
(Lupines)
21 Jun 2024
Front garden
168
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On a lupine flower
Associated Species: Lupinus Sp (Lupines)
167
Hoplitis sp.
(Small Mason Bees)
(Small Mason Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers.
These beautiful bees absolutely love this plant. Whenever the weather is nice, several of these bees are visiting these flowers.
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
166
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
165
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
21 Jun 2024
On Golden Currant leaf.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
164
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 Jun 2024
163
Physocarpus capitus vagrans
(Pacific Ninebark)
(Pacific Ninebark)
20 Jun 2024
162
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
20 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark flowers
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
161
Symphoricarpos albus vagrans
(Common Snowberry)
(Common Snowberry)
20 Jun 2024
160
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
20 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
159
Lygus sp.
20 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
158
Drymocallis arguta vagrans
(Tall Cinquefoil)
(Tall Cinquefoil)
20 Jun 2024
In front garden
157
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
19 Jun 2024
156
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
19 Jun 2024
155
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
19 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
154
Collomia grandiflora vagrans
(Grand Collomia)
(Grand Collomia)
19 Jun 2024
In front garden.
First flowers
153
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
152
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
151
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
150
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
149
Anthomyia sp.
19 Jun 2024
On front porch, ~4mm
148
Anthrenus sp.
(Carpet Beetles)
(Carpet Beetles)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
147
Anthrenus sp.
(Carpet Beetles)
(Carpet Beetles)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
146
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
145
Conopidae
19 Jun 2024
On Oregon Sunshine flowers
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
144
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Oregon Sunshine flowers
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
143
Chrysopini
19 Jun 2024
On a blade of grass
142
Papilio sp.
Subgenus: Pterourus
(Common Swallowtails)
Subgenus: Pterourus
(Common Swallowtails)
19 Jun 2024
On Hesperis matronalis flowers
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
141
Ancistrocerus sp.
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
140
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 Jun 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers on the left.
Female plant with red flowers.
139
Phacelia heterophylla vagrans
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
18 Jun 2024
138
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
137
Osmiini
18 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
136
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
18 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
135
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
134
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 Jun 2024
133
Petrosedum rupestre vagrans
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
14 Jun 2024
132
Gleditsia triacanthos vagrans
(Honey Locust)
(Honey Locust)
13 Jun 2024
131
Silene coronaria vagrans
(Rose Campion)
(Rose Campion)
13 Jun 2024
Front garden
130
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat
Confirmed by Merrill Peterson, the of Pacific Northwest Insects
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
129
Eriogonum umbellatum vagrans
(Wild Buckwheats)
(Wild Buckwheats)
13 Jun 2024
In front garden
128
Thymus sp.
(Thymes)
(Thymes)
13 Jun 2024
In front garden
127
Festuca idahoensis vagrans
(Idaho Fescue)
(Idaho Fescue)
12 Jun 2024
In north garden by sidewalk.
126
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
125
Aquilegia sp.
(Columbines)
(Columbines)
12 Jun 2024
124
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 Jun 2024
123
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 Jun 2024
122
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
In garden north of driveway
121
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 2024
On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum).
Looks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem.
There are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way.
Protocarnivorous? ...
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
120
Macrosiphini
12 Jun 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)
119
Gymnosoma sp.
12 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
118
Eriogonum heracleoides vagrans
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
12 Jun 2024
Just beginning to flower. (First flowers opened a few days ago.)
117
Penstemon strictus vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
12 Jun 2024
116
Gaillardia pulchella vagrans
(Indian Blanket)
(Indian Blanket)
12 Jun 2024
115
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch wall.
114
Clarkia pulchella vagrans
(Clarikias)
(Clarikias)
11 Jun 2024
In front garden
113
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
10 Jun 2024
On buckwheat flower
Male
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
112
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
10 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
111
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
10 Jun 2024
110
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
10 Jun 2024
On buckwheat flower
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
109
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 Jun 2024
On grass flower in front yard
108
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
daniel-gilbert corrected my ID on iNat. And since he specializes in clear-winged moths, I've changed my ID from Strawberry Crown Moth (Synanthedon bibionipennis).
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
107
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 Jun 2024
In garden on side of driveway.
106
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
7 Jun 2024
On kitchen wall
105
Kolkwitzia amabilis vagrans
(Beauty Bush)
(Beauty Bush)
7 Jun 2024
In back of compost
104
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
6 Jun 2024
103
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
6 Jun 2024
102
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 Jun 2024
On east wall of the house,
101
Drymocallis glandulosa vagrans
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
6 Jun 2024
In garden next to driveway.
100
Eristalis hirta vagrans
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Jun 2024
99
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 Jun 2024
On front porch
98
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
5 Jun 2024
On Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) flower
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
97
Paeonia officinalis vagrans
(Common Peony)
(Common Peony)
5 Jun 2024
96
Centranthus ruber vagrans
(Red Valerian)
(Red Valerian)
5 Jun 2024
95
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
In front garden
94
Penstemon eatonii vagrans
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
5 Jun 2024
At southeast corner of front garden. Re-seeded from main garden.
93
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 Jun 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
92
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
1 Jun 2024
The skin has opened and the spores are exposed.
91
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
On Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
90
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 Jun 2024
89
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 Jun 2024
On Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower) flower
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
88
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
87
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
86
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
85
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 Jun 2024
84
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 Jun 2024
83
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 Jun 2024
On raspberry flower
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
82
Vespula altropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 Jun 2024
On inside window sill.
81
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May 2024
80
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May 2024
79
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May 2024
On Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
78
Anthomyia sp.
28 May 2024
On Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
77
Oxyopes sp.
(Oxyopes)
(Oxyopes)
28 May 2024
With prey
76
Cerastium tomentosum vagrans
(Snow-in-Summer)
(Snow-in-Summer)
27 May 2024
75
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
74
Heuchera cylindrica vagrans
(Roundleaf Alumroot)
(Roundleaf Alumroot)
27 May 2024
73
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
72
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
71
Geum triflorum vagrans
(Prairie Smoke)
(Prairie Smoke)
26 May 2024
70
Crataegus laevigata vagrans
(Midland Hawthorn)
(Midland Hawthorn)
26 May 2024
69
Cercocarpus montanus vagrans
(Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany)
(Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany)
25 May 2024
68
Syringa vulgaris vagrans
(Common Lilac)
(Common Lilac)
25 May 2024
67
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On birch stump
66
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
24 May 2024
On a Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) flower.
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
65
Eriophyllum lanatum vagrans
(Common Woolly Sunflower)
(Common Woolly Sunflower)
24 May 2024
64
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
63
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
A new species for the yard!
male
62
Accipiter cooperii vagrans
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
22 May 2024
61
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May 2024
On a sticky geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
60
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
20 May 2024
First crow at the bird feeder.
59
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(Balsamroots)
19 May 2024
I planted this a few years ago. First flower last year, and a few more this year. But the leaves are getting eaten by something.
I'm not yet sure of the species.
58
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
19 May 2024
Captured from a Rydberg's penstemon flower in the north garden. Cooled and photographed. But it flew off before I could get a good photo.
57
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
18 May 2024
First Evening Grosbeaks that I've seen in the yard.
56
Penstemon rydbergii vagrans
(Rydberg Penstemon)
(Rydberg Penstemon)
17 May 2024
55
Prunus virginiana vagrans
(Chokecherry)
(Chokecherry)
15 May 2024
On northern edge of property.
54
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May 2024
On Sticky Geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
53
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
15 May 2024
On Chokecherry flowers
Associated Species: Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)
52
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
15 May 2024
51
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May 2024
On front porch
50
Empis sp.
13 May 2024
49
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May 2024
On neighbor's tree.
48
Myopinae
12 May 2024
Several of these on Douglas Hawthorn this morning.
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.
46
Quercus palustris vagrans
(Pin Oak)
(Pin Oak)
12 May 2024
Male flowers.
Stamens are now exposed.
45
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.
44
Eristalini
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
12 May 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn flowers
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
43
Malus sp.
(Apples)
(Apples)
12 May 2024
Crab apple?
42
Megatominae
10 May 2024
Found in bathroom, 4 mm
41
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.
40
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.
39
Narcissus poeticus vagrans
(Poet's Narcissus)
(Poet's Narcissus)
10 May 2024
38
Viburnum rhytidophyllum vagrans
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
10 May 2024
On south side of south lawn
37
Eschscholzia californica vagrans
(California Poppy)
(California Poppy)
9 May 2024
36
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May 2024
35
Amelanchier alnifolia vagrans
(Saskatoon)
(Saskatoon)
9 May 2024
First flowers a few days ago
34
Crataegus douglasii vagrans
(Douglas Hawthorn)
(Douglas Hawthorn)
9 May 2024
First flowers a few days ago.
33
Fritillaria imperialis vagrans
(Crown Imperial)
(Crown Imperial)
9 May 2024
First flowers blooming this year
32
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May 2024
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
31
Geranium viscosissimum vagrans
(Sticky Geranium)
(Sticky Geranium)
8 May 2024
First flowers of the year for this species.
30
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
29
Habropoda cineraria vagrans
(Ashy Digger Bee)
(Ashy Digger Bee)
22 Apr 2024
Visiting golden currant flowers.
I thought it was a Common Digger Bee (Anthophora sp.), but was corrected by ahaw.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
28
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 Apr 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
27
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 Apr 2024
First butterfly of the year - at least that I've seen so far in the yard.
26
Gravenhorstiini
20 Apr 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.
25
Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024
4 mm
On spruce stump
24
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
23
Listrus sp.
12 Apr 2024
On front porch window.
~3 mm
22
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick in front of the spruce stump. 8 mm
This is the first live snail that I've seen in the yard, though I have seen a few empty shells laying around.
21
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick in front of spruce stump.
~ 4 mm
20
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 Apr 2024
19
Coriarachnini
10 Apr 2024
4 mm
18
Ribes aureum vagrans
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
2 Apr 2024
First flower opened today
17
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 Apr 2024
On the side of the shed
16
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 Apr 2024
15
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 Apr 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
These two have been working on their nest for the last few days. I hope they stick around to complete it.
14
Muscoidea
(Muscoid Flies)
(Muscoid Flies)
30 Mar 2024
On Dandelion flower, 6 mm
13
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
26 Mar 2024
12
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 Mar 2024
Front porch
11
Crocus vernus vagrans
(Spring Crocus)
(Spring Crocus)
16 Mar 2024
First flower in front garden. Opened today. Haven't seen any insects on it yet.
10
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
16 Mar 2024
On shovel handle next to compost.
9
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 Mar 2024
8
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 Mar 2024
7
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
6
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
23 Feb 2024
5
Nematocera
(Nematoceran Flies)
(Nematoceran Flies)
23 Feb 2024
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
4
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 Feb 2024
On the inside of a window.
Female
3
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin
~ 3 mm
2
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 Jan 2024
On side of house.
10 mm
1
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 Jan 2024
On the side of the house.
2.5 mm