Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2024
Date
541
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
1 Jan 2025
First bird of the new year!
540
Holodiscus discolor
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
31 Dec 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 Dec 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
538
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 Dec 2024
On the inside window sill.
537
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 Dec 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 Dec 2024
Inside house on curtain. \n~ 10 mm
535
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 Nov 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
534
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 Nov 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
533
Phalangiidae
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
28 Nov 2024
The harvestman, not the lichen. \n(But if you recognize the lichen, that\'d be nice too.)
532
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
27 Nov 2024
In bathtub. Body length ~ 6 mm
531
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 Nov 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
530
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
23 Nov 2024
On side of garage, wingspan ~25mm
529
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
23 Nov 2024
528
Fomitopsis sp.
2 Nov 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 Oct 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 Oct 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
525
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
(Brachyceran Flies)
23 Oct 2024
Found on inside of window. 4 mm\r\nAre those mites on the abdomen?
524
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
18 Oct 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 Oct 2024
522
Sargus sp.
3 Oct 2024
521
Oxyopes scalaris
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
4 Sep 2024
On outside of front door.
520
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)
519
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
2 Sep 2024
518
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
517
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
2 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
516
Melanoplus sp.
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
(North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers)
2 Sep 2024
515
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
(Leatherleaf Viburnum)
2 Sep 2024
514
Symphyotrichum jessicae
(Jessica's Aster)
(Jessica's Aster)
1 Sep 2024
In front garden
513
Coenonympha california
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
1 Sep 2024
512
Symphyotrichum laeve
(Smooth Blue Aster)
(Smooth Blue Aster)
1 Sep 2024
In garden on south side of driveway.
511
Prionyx sp.
1 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
510
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
(Winter Savory)
1 Sep 2024
509
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
508
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
(Garlic Chives)
1 Sep 2024
507
Berberis repens
(Creeping Mahonia)
(Creeping Mahonia)
1 Sep 2024
Northeast corner, beside driveway
506
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
(Scots Pine)
1 Sep 2024
505
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
(Grape Vines)
1 Sep 2024
504
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
503
Malus domestica
(Apple)
(Apple)
31 Aug 2024
In south part of north raspberry patch
502
Picea pungens
(Blue Spruce)
(Blue Spruce)
31 Aug 2024
In northeast corner of yard.
Cone 110 mm, needles 25 mm, scale 20 mm
501
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
31 Aug 2024
500
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
(Engelmann Spruce)
31 Aug 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 ...
499
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 Aug 2024
498
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 Aug 2024
497
Prionyx sp.
30 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
496
Isodontia sp.
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Grass-carrying Wasps)
30 Aug 2024
495
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Aug 2024
494
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
493
Prionyx sp.
30 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
492
Crataegus douglasii
(Douglas Hawthorn)
(Douglas Hawthorn)
30 Aug 2024
With mature fruit
491
Halictus tripartitus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
30 Aug 2024
490
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 Aug 2024
489
Prionychini
30 Aug 2024
488
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
30 Aug 2024
487
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
30 Aug 2024
486
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
485
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
30 Aug 2024
484
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Aug 2024
Tiny bee, ~ 3 mm
483
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Aug 2024
482
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
Small beetle on a grape leaf
481
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.
480
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Aug 2024
479
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Aug 2024
478
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
477
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
28 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
476
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
26 Aug 2024
475
Eupeodes fumipennis
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
17 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce)
474
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 Aug 2024
473
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
11 Aug 2024
On front porch.
472
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
11 Aug 2024
471
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
470
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
469
Prionyx sp.
7 Aug 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
468
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 Aug 2024
467
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
466
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
465
Erebidae
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
(Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
464
Forficula dentata
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
463
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
462
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
461
Mirini
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
460
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
459
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
458
Braconidae
(Braconid Wasps)
(Braconid Wasps)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
457
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
456
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
455
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
454
Macaria adonis
6 Aug 2024
453
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
452
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
451
Telenominae
6 Aug 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
450
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
6 Aug 2024
On front door window
449
Macaria adonis
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
448
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
447
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
446
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
445
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 Aug 2024
U V light trap
444
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
443
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 Aug 2024
442
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 Aug 2024
In compost
441
Philonthus sp.
6 Aug 2024
In compost
440
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
439
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
438
Telenominae
5 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 August.
Length ~ 1.0 mm.
437
Xestoleptura crassipes
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
436
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
5 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
435
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
5 Aug 2024
On side of the shed
434
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
433
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
432
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
431
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
430
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
429
Bombus occidentalis
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
428
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
427
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
426
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
31 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
425
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
31 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
424
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 Jul 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
423
Hylaeus sp.
30 Jul 2024
On bricks of keyhole garden
422
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
30 Jul 2024
On basil flowers
421
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
30 Jul 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
420
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 Jul 2024
419
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
418
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
30 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
417
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
30 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
416
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
30 Jul 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
415
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
30 Jul 2024
On basil flowers
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
414
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
413
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
30 Jul 2024
412
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
30 Jul 2024
On goldenrod flowers
Associated Species: Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod)
411
Hylaeus sp.
30 Jul 2024
410
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
30 Jul 2024
On a piece of pineapple on the front porch
409
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
29 Jul 2024
408
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
29 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
407
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
406
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
29 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
405
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
29 Jul 2024
404
Andrena prunorum
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
403
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
402
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
401
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
29 Jul 2024
400
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
29 Jul 2024
399
Buathra perplexa
29 Jul 2024
398
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
29 Jul 2024
On globe thistle flowers
397
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2024
On globe thistle flowers
396
Bombus sp.
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
(Bumble Bees)
29 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
395
Pompilinae
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrow
394
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
28 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
393
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 Jul 2024
392
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
28 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
391
Thecophora sp.
28 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
390
Chlorochroa sp.
28 Jul 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
389
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
388
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
28 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
387
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes vagans
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
386
Enoplognatha ovata vagans
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 Jul 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
385
Solidago canadensis vagans
(Canada Goldenrod)
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 Jul 2024
384
Cirsium arvense vagans
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
383
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
27 Jul 2024
Lady beetle pupa on goldenrod
Associated Species: Solidago Sp (Goldenrods)
382
Fieberiella florii vagans
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Jul 2024
Nymph waving its tail up and down on a raspberry leaf\r\n
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
381
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 Jul 2024
On a hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
380
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
379
Tragopogon dubius vagans
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 Jul 2024
In front lawn.
378
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
27 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
377
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle)
376
Ammophilini
27 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
375
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
27 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
374
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
27 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
373
Cercyonis pegala vagans
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 Jul 2024
Mating
372
Chlorochroa sp.
27 Jul 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
371
Hippodamia convergens vagans
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 Jul 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
370
Achillea filipendulina vagans
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
(Fern-leaf Yarrow)
26 Jul 2024
369
Isodontia elegans vagans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 Jul 2024
368
Halictus rubicundus vagans
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
367
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
366
Mordellinae
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
365
Hylaeus sp.
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
364
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
363
Pieris rapae vagans
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
362
Halictus ligatus vagans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
361
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
360
Halictus ligatus vagans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
26 Jul 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
359
Eristalis arbustorum vagans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
26 Jul 2024
On fern-leaf yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea filipendulina (Fern-leaf Yarrow)
358
Dolichovespula maculata vagans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
26 Jul 2024
Gathering wood fibers for the nest.
357
Dolichovespula arenaria vagans
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 Jul 2024
356
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
355
Coenagrionidae
(Narrow-winged Damselflies)
(Narrow-winged Damselflies)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley plant
354
Gymnosoma sp.
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
353
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
352
Bombus huntii vagans
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
351
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
(Globe Thistles)
25 Jul 2024
350
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
349
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)
348
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
347
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
346
Sympetrum pallipes vagans
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 Jul 2024
345
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 Jul 2024
On garden parsley
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
344
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On oregano
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
343
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
342
Tyta luctuosa vagans
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
341
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
340
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On Oregano flowers
339
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
338
Megachile sp.
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
337
Mordellidae
(Tumbling Flower Beetles)
(Tumbling Flower Beetles)
24 Jul 2024
On common yarrow flowers
336
Grapholitini
24 Jul 2024
On basil leaf
335
Buathra sp.
23 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
334
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 Jul 2024
333
Chalcidoidea
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
(Chalcidoid Wasps)
23 Jul 2024
On front door of house.\n~ 2.5 mm
332
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
331
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
330
Mordellini
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
329
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
328
Hemipenthes sp.
23 Jul 2024
327
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 Jul 2024
326
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 Jul 2024
325
Mantis religiosa vagans
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 Jul 2024
On the shed wall.
324
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 Jul 2024
323
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
23 Jul 2024
322
Diptera
(Flies)
(Flies)
23 Jul 2024
321
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 Jul 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
320
Ocimum basilicum vagans
(Sweet Basil)
(Sweet Basil)
21 Jul 2024
In keyhole garden
319
Solanum lycopersicum vagans
(Tomato)
(Tomato)
21 Jul 2024
318
Andrena prunorum vagans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
21 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
317
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\r\n\r\nHere is what emerged in early August. ...
316
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
21 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
315
Hylaeus sp.
21 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
314
Apis mellifera vagans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
21 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
313
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground beside compost
312
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
311
Eristalis arbustorum vagans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
20 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
310
Xestoleptura crassipes vagans
20 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
309
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
20 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
308
Nezarini
20 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow
307
Coccinella trifasciata vagans
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
306
Bombus nevadensis vagans
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 Jul 2024
On Hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
305
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
20 Jul 2024
On a sweet basil leaf
Associated Species: Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
304
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
19 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
303
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(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)
302
Telenominae
19 Jul 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)
301
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
300
Phalangium sp.
16 Jul 2024
On hollyhock
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
299
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 Jul 2024
Nesting in an old woodpile
298
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 Jul 2024
On Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
297
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
296
Lavandula angustifolia vagans
(Common Lavender)
(Common Lavender)
16 Jul 2024
295
Microgastrinae
15 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
294
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
12 Jul 2024
293
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 Jul 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
292
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
291
Ichneumonidae
(Darwin Wasps)
(Darwin Wasps)
11 Jul 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
290
Anastrangalia laetifica vagans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
289
Agrilus cuprescens vagans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
288
Rubus idaeus vagans
(Red Raspberry)
(Red Raspberry)
11 Jul 2024
287
Synanthedon bibionipennis vagans
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
286
Alcea rosea vagans
(Hollyhock)
(Hollyhock)
11 Jul 2024
We have many of these on the south side of the yard. Self-seeding.
285
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 Jul 2024
On the bathroom wall
284
Vespula alascensis vagans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
7 Jul 2024
283
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
7 Jul 2024
282
Cicadellidae
(Typical Leafhoppers)
(Typical Leafhoppers)
6 Jul 2024
2.3 mm, on Golden Currant fruit
281
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
5 Jul 2024
280
Aphidinae
(Giant Aphids)
(Giant Aphids)
5 Jul 2024
On a tomato leaf
Associated Species: Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
279
Brachymeria sp.
4 Jul 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
278
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
4 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
277
Hemerocallis fulva vagans
(Orange Day-Lily)
(Orange Day-Lily)
4 Jul 2024
Near picnic table in south raspberry patch
276
Viburnum opulus vagans
(Guelder-Rose)
(Guelder-Rose)
4 Jul 2024
In south raspberry patch near picnic table
275
Phalangiidae
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
(Phalangiid Harvestmen)
4 Jul 2024
Body length ~ 3 mm
274
Allium ampeloprasum vagans
(Wild Leek)
(Wild Leek)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden under apple tree
273
Rubus vestitus vagans
(European Blackberry)
(European Blackberry)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
272
Artemisia tridentata vagans
(Big Sagebrush)
(Big Sagebrush)
3 Jul 2024
In northeast, next to sidewalk and driveway
271
Arctostaphylos sp.
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
(Bearberries and Manzanitas)
3 Jul 2024
Near compost, east of raspberries
270
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi vagans
(Bearberry)
(Bearberry)
3 Jul 2024
In Northeast garden next to sidewalk
269
Agapostemon virescens vagans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
3 Jul 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
268
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
267
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
266
Ribes rubrum vagans
(Red Currant)
(Red Currant)
3 Jul 2024
265
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
2 Jul 2024
On outside of front door
264
Miridae
(Plant Bugs)
(Plant Bugs)
2 Jul 2024
3 mm
263
Oxyopes scalaris vagans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
2 Jul 2024
On outside of front door
262
Petroselinum crispum vagans
(Garden Parsley)
(Garden Parsley)
1 Jul 2024
Volunteer growing in front yard
261
Origanum vulgare vagans
(Oregano)
(Oregano)
1 Jul 2024
Growing as volunteer in front yard
260
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
1 Jul 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
259
Anastrangalia laetifica vagans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
1 Jul 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
258
Gasteruption sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
257
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
256
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
255
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
254
Hylaeus sp.
1 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
253
Halictus rubicundus vagans
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
252
Hypochaeris radicata vagans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
251
Lasioglossum sp.
30 Jun 2024
On Common Cat\'s Ear flower in front yard
Associated Species: Hypochaeris radicata (Common Cat's-Ear)
250
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 Jun 2024
249
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
248
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
29 Jun 2024
Nesting under porch
247
Kleidocerys sp.
29 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
246
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
29 Jun 2024
245
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 Jun 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
244
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
28 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
243
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 Jun 2024
On outside wall
242
Oxyopes sp.
(Oxyopes)
(Oxyopes)
28 Jun 2024
On side of outside wall
241
Mycterus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
240
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
239
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray floewrs
238
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
237
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
236
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
27 Jun 2024
235
Pentatominae
27 Jun 2024
On golden currant leaf.\r\nEach egg ~ 1 mm\r\nHere\'s what emerged in July.\r\n
234
Euodynerus foraminatus vagrans
27 Jun 2024
On California Poppy flower
233
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
232
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
231
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
26 Jun 2024
On common yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
230
Syrphini
26 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
229
Mycterus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
228
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
227
Coccinellidae
(Lady Beetles)
(Lady Beetles)
26 Jun 2024
On aphid-infested golden currant leaf
226
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
225
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
25 Jun 2024
On side of shed
224
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope.
223
Phasiinae
25 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
222
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
221
Tipulinae
25 Jun 2024
220
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
24 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
219
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 Jun 2024
218
Ichneumoninae
24 Jun 2024
On hollyhock leaf
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
217
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
216
Agapostemon virescens vagrans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
215
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
214
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
24 Jun 2024
On side of house
213
Pimpla sp.
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
212
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 Jun 2024
211
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
24 Jun 2024
210
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
209
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
208
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
207
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
206
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
23 Jun 2024
First flowers opening.
205
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 Jun 2024
204
Ancistrocerus sp.
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
203
Hemiptera
(True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies)
(True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies)
23 Jun 2024
~ 2 mm
202
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)
201
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
200
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
199
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 Jun 2024
198
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
197
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
22 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
196
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
22 Jun 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
195
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
194
Galium boreale vagrans
(Northern Bedstraw)
(Northern Bedstraw)
21 Jun 2024
In front garden next to driveway
193
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
192
Pinus aristata vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
(Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
21 Jun 2024
New shoots.
191
Lupinus sp.
(Lupines)
(Lupines)
21 Jun 2024
Front garden
190
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On a lupine flower
Associated Species: Lupinus Sp (Lupines)
189
Osmiini
21 Jun 2024
I\'m not sure about this. But whatever these beautiful bees are, they sure love Phacelia heterophylla flowers.
188
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
187
Coccinellini
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
(Black-spotted Lady Beetles)
21 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
186
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 Jun 2024
On ground, ~ 15 mm
185
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers.\r\n\r\nThe males have arrived and are all over these plants. No females yet.
184
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On a lupine flower
183
Acrididae
(Short-horned Grasshoppers)
(Short-horned Grasshoppers)
21 Jun 2024
182
Physocarpus capitus vagrans
(Pacific Ninebark)
(Pacific Ninebark)
20 Jun 2024
181
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
20 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
180
Symphoricarpos albus vagrans
(Common Snowberry)
(Common Snowberry)
20 Jun 2024
179
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
20 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
178
Lygus sp.
20 Jun 2024
177
Drymocallis arguta vagrans
(Tall Cinquefoil)
(Tall Cinquefoil)
20 Jun 2024
In front garden
176
Berytidae
(Stilt Bugs)
(Stilt Bugs)
20 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
175
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
19 Jun 2024
174
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
19 Jun 2024
173
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
19 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
172
Collomia grandiflora vagrans
(Grand Collomia)
(Grand Collomia)
19 Jun 2024
In front garden.
First flowers
171
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 Jun 2024
On Geranium sanguineum flower
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
170
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
169
Osmia coloradensis vagrans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
168
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
167
Anthomyia sp.
19 Jun 2024
Front porch, ~ 4 mm
166
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
165
Anthrenus verbasci vagrans
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
164
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
163
Conopidae
19 Jun 2024
On Oregon Sunshine flowers
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
162
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)
161
Chrysopini
19 Jun 2024
On a blade of grass
160
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 Jun 2024
On Hesperis matronalis flowers
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
159
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flower
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
158
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.
157
Phacelia heterophylla vagrans
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
(Virgate Scorpionweed)
18 Jun 2024
156
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 Jun 2024
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
155
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
18 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
154
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
153
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
18 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
152
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
151
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 Jun 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers, left.\nFemale plant with red flowers, right.
150
Tryphonini
18 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
149
Odontocolon sp.
16 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
148
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 Jun 2024
147
Petrosedum rupestre vagrans
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
(Reflexed Stonecrop)
14 Jun 2024
146
Gleditsia triacanthos vagrans
(Honey Locust)
(Honey Locust)
13 Jun 2024
145
Silene coronaria vagrans
(Rose Campion)
(Rose Campion)
13 Jun 2024
Front garden
144
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower bucwheat
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
143
Eriogonum umbellatum vagrans
(Wild Buckwheats)
(Wild Buckwheats)
13 Jun 2024
In front garden
142
Thymus sp.
(Thymes)
(Thymes)
13 Jun 2024
In front garden
141
Festuca idahoensis vagrans
(Idaho Fescue)
(Idaho Fescue)
12 Jun 2024
140
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
139
Aquilegia sp.
(Columbines)
(Columbines)
12 Jun 2024
138
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 Jun 2024
137
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 Jun 2024
136
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
Garden north of driveway
135
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 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)
134
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)
133
Gymnosoma sp.
12 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
132
Eriogonum heracleoides vagrans
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
(Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
12 Jun 2024
Just beginning to flower. (First flowers opened a few days ago.)
131
Penstemon strictus vagrans
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
(Rocky Mountain Penstemon)
12 Jun 2024
130
Gaillardia pulchella vagrans
(Indian Blanket)
(Indian Blanket)
12 Jun 2024
129
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch
128
Clarkia pulchella vagrans
(Clarikias)
(Clarikias)
11 Jun 2024
In front garden
127
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
10 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
126
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
10 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
125
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
10 Jun 2024
On buckwheat flower
124
Tachinidae
(Bristle Flies)
(Bristle Flies)
10 Jun 2024
On buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
123
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 Jun 2024
122
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
121
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 Jun 2024
120
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
7 Jun 2024
On kitchen wall
119
Kolkwitzia amabilis vagrans
(Beauty Bush)
(Beauty Bush)
7 Jun 2024
In back of compost
118
Diptera
(Flies)
(Flies)
7 Jun 2024
Birdbath, 4 mm
117
Holodiscus discolor vagrans
(Ocean Spray)
(Ocean Spray)
6 Jun 2024
116
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
6 Jun 2024
115
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 Jun 2024
On east wall of the house,
114
Drymocallis glandulosa vagrans
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
6 Jun 2024
In garden next to driveway.
113
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 Jun 2024
112
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 Jun 2024
On front porch
111
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)
110
Paeonia officinalis vagrans
(Common Peony)
(Common Peony)
5 Jun 2024
109
Centranthus ruber vagrans
(Red Valerian)
(Red Valerian)
5 Jun 2024
108
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
107
Penstemon eatonii vagrans
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
(Fiercracker Penstemon)
5 Jun 2024
At southeast corner of front garden. Re-seeded from main garden.
106
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 Jun 2024
105
Anthomyia sp.
5 Jun 2024
On snowberry bush
104
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 Jun 2024
103
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 Jun 2024
102
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 Jun 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
101
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
1 Jun 2024
The skin has opened and the spores are exposed.
100
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
99
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 Jun 2024
98
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
97
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
96
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
95
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 Jun 2024
94
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 Jun 2024
93
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 Jun 2024
92
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
91
Vespula atropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 Jun 2024
On inside window sill.
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
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
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
With prey
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
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
81
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
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
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On a birch stump
75
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
24 May 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
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
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
71
Astur cooperii vagrans
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
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(Balsamroots)
19 May 2024
67
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.
66
Hesperiphona vespertina vagrans
18 May 2024
65
Penstemon rydbergii vagrans
(Rydberg Penstemon)
(Rydberg Penstemon)
17 May 2024
64
Prunus virginiana vagrans
(Chokecherry)
(Chokecherry)
15 May 2024
On northern edge of property.
63
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May 2024
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
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May 2024
On front porch
59
Empis sp.
13 May 2024
58
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May 2024
57
Empis sp.
13 May 2024
56
Myopinae
12 May 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn
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.
54
Quercus palustris vagrans
(Pin Oak)
(Pin Oak)
12 May 2024
Male flowers.
Stamens are now exposed.
53
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.
52
Eristalini
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
(Rat-tail Maggot Flies)
12 May 2024
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
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
Eschscholzia californica vagrans
(California Poppy)
(California Poppy)
9 May 2024
44
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
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
Geranium viscosissimum vagrans
(Sticky Geranium)
(Sticky Geranium)
8 May 2024
First flowers of the year for this species.
38
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
37
Leucophora sp.
27 Apr 2024
Length ~5mm
36
Noctuoidea
(Owlet Moths and Allies)
(Owlet Moths and Allies)
27 Apr 2024
Found while weeding in top layer of soil. 24 mm
35
Anthophora pacifica vagrans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
22 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
34
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 Apr 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
33
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.
32
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.
31
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 Apr 2024
30
Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
29
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
28
Listrus sp.
12 Apr 2024
On front porch window.\n~3 mm
27
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
26
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 4 mm
25
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 Apr 2024
24
Coriarachnini
10 Apr 2024
4 mm
23
Ribes aureum vagrans
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
2 Apr 2024
First flower opened today
22
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 Apr 2024
On the side of the shed.
21
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 Apr 2024
20
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 Apr 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
19
Muscoidea
(Muscoid Flies)
(Muscoid Flies)
30 Mar 2024
On Dandelion flower, 6 mm
18
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
(Brachyceran Flies)
30 Mar 2024
On compost bin, 5 mm \r\nMuscidae?\r\n
17
Camponotus sp.
(Carpenter Ants)
(Carpenter Ants)
19 Mar 2024
Under the spruce stump
7 mm
16
Mirini
19 Mar 2024
Collected from the bottom of a spring crocus flower. 7 mm
15
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 Mar 2024
Front porch
14
Crocus neapolitanus vagrans
(Crocuses)
(Crocuses)
16 Mar 2024
First flower in garden.
13
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
16 Mar 2024
On shovel handle next to compost.
12
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 Mar 2024
11
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 Mar 2024
10
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
9
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
8
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
23 Feb 2024
7
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
23 Feb 2024
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
6
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 Feb 2024
On the inside of a window.
5
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm
4
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 Jan 2024
On side of house. 10 mm
3
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 Jan 2024
On the side of the house.\n2.5 mm
2
Deltocephalinae
29 Jan 2024
Side of house. ~ 3.5 mm
1
Gelechioidea
(Curved-horn Moths)
(Curved-horn Moths)
29 Jan 2024
On side of house