Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2025
317
Acleris sp.
25 December, 2025 7:36 pm
Inside house. Length 11 mm
316
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
20 December, 2025 11:45 am
In house. 15 mm.
315
Arhyssus sp.
14 December, 2025 9:37 am
Insider house. 6 mm
314
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
14 December, 2025 9:14 am
Found on ground. 7 mm
313
Phygadeuontini
6 December, 2025 4:29 pm
On apple under apple tree. 5 mm
312
Psyllobora borealis
17 November, 2025 2:07 pm
Found in grapes from grape vine. 2.6 mm
311
Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumping Spider)
9 November, 2025 5:25 pm
310
Triphosa haesitata
(Tissue Moth)
2 November, 2025 8:49 pm
309
Solidago sp.
(Goldenrods)
6 September, 2025 6:30 pm
308
Phyciodes mylitta
(Mylitta Crescent)
6 September, 2025 5:02 pm
307
Eumeninae
(Potter and Mason Wasps)
6 September, 2025 4:14 pm
306
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
6 September, 2025 4:11 pm
305
Gymnosoma sp.
6 September, 2025 4:10 pm
304
Gymnosoma sp.
6 September, 2025 4:08 pm
303
Megacyllene robiniae
(Locust Borer)
6 September, 2025 4:07 pm
302
Hylaeus punctatus
(Punctate Masked Bee)
6 September, 2025 9:11 am
On Goldenrod. 5 mm
301
Leptoglossus occidentalis
22 August, 2025 12:16 pm
300
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
20 August, 2025 7:01 pm
299
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
20 August, 2025 6:33 pm
298
Anthidium oblongatum
(Carder Bees)
20 August, 2025 5:29 pm
297
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
20 August, 2025 4:43 pm
296
Vespidae
(Hornets, Paper Wasps, Potter Wasps, and Allies)
20 August, 2025 4:09 pm
295
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
20 August, 2025 2:34 pm
294
Sympetrum pallipes flavidus
(Striped Meadowhawk)
18 August, 2025 4:43 pm
293
Prionyx sp.
18 August, 2025 4:32 pm
292
Ochlodes sylvanoides flavidus
(Woodland Skipper)
14 August, 2025 10:24 am
291
Pegomya sp.
5 August, 2025 6:55 pm
on top of Swiss Chard leaf
290
Pegomya sp.
5 August, 2025 6:44 pm
On the underside of swiss chard leaves\r\n\r\n0.8 mm long, 0.2 mm wide
289
Ochlodes sylvanoides flavidus
(Woodland Skipper)
5 August, 2025 2:42 pm
288
Halictus ligatus flavidus
(Furrow Bees)
2 August, 2025 1:10 pm
287
Myathropa florea flavidus
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
2 August, 2025 11:57 am
286
Proboscidea louisianica flavidus
(common devil's-claw)
2 August, 2025 9:58 am
This just showed up in the yard this summer. It is near an Oregon Sunshine plant that I transplanted. Maybe it came with it.
285
Helianthus annuus flavidus
(Helianthus annuus)
2 August, 2025 9:54 am
284
Dissosteira carolina flavidus
(Carolina Grasshopper)
1 August, 2025 5:45 pm
283
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
1 August, 2025 5:41 pm
282
Ochlodes sylvanoides flavidus
(Woodland Skipper)
1 August, 2025 5:40 pm
281
Agapostemon sp.
Subgenus: Agapostemon
(Striped Sweat Bees)
31 July, 2025 12:03 pm
280
Rheumaptera sp.
25 July, 2025 8:12 am
UV light trap
279
Dioryctria auranticella flavidus
(Dioryctria auranticella)
25 July, 2025 8:11 am
UV light trap
278
Phalangiinae
25 July, 2025 8:10 am
277
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
25 July, 2025 8:10 am
UV light trap
276
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
25 July, 2025 8:08 am
UV light trap
275
Apamea devastator flavidus
25 July, 2025 8:07 am
UV light trap
274
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
25 July, 2025 8:07 am
UV light trap
273
Steatoda sp.
(False Widow Spiders)
25 July, 2025 8:05 am
272
Platyedra subcinerea flavidus
25 July, 2025 8:04 am
UV light trap
271
Recurvaria sp.
25 July, 2025 8:03 am
UV light trap
270
Triarthria sp.
25 July, 2025 8:02 am
UV light trap
269
Spilonota ocellana flavidus
25 July, 2025 7:57 am
UV light trap
268
Macaria sp.
25 July, 2025 7:55 am
UV light trap
267
Cydia pomonella flavidus
(Codling Moth)
25 July, 2025 7:55 am
UV Light trap
266
Euchromius ocellea flavidus
(Belted Grass-Veneer)
25 July, 2025 7:55 am
UV light trap
265
Acronicta sp.
25 July, 2025 7:54 am
UV light trap
264
Recurvaria sp.
25 July, 2025 7:54 am
UV light trap
263
Ephestiodes gilvescentella flavidus
25 July, 2025 7:52 am
262
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
25 July, 2025 7:52 am
UV light trap
261
Tyta luctuosa flavidus
(Four-spotted Moth)
25 July, 2025 7:51 am
UV light trap
260
Macaria adonis flavidus
25 July, 2025 7:48 am
259
Dioryctria auranticella flavidus
(Dioryctria auranticella)
25 July, 2025 7:46 am
UV light trap
258
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
24 July, 2025 7:40 pm
257
Bombus huntii flavidus
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2025 7:33 pm
256
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2025 7:28 pm
255
Bombus occidentalis flavidus
(Western Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2025 7:27 pm
254
Bombus vancouverensis flavidus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
24 July, 2025 7:23 pm
253
Bombus sp.
(Bumble Bees)
24 July, 2025 7:22 pm
252
Andrena prunorum flavidus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
23 July, 2025 1:23 pm
251
Andrena prunorum flavidus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
23 July, 2025 1:21 pm
250
Sceliphron caementarium flavidus
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
23 July, 2025 1:21 pm
249
Bombus appositus flavidus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
23 July, 2025 1:17 pm
248
Halictus ligatus flavidus
(Furrow Bees)
23 July, 2025 1:16 pm
247
Megachile frigida flavidus
(Frigid Leafcutter Bee)
23 July, 2025 1:13 pm
246
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
23 July, 2025 1:11 pm
245
Dolichovespula maculata flavidus
(Bald-faced Hornet)
23 July, 2025 1:07 pm
244
Hirundo rustica flavidus
(Barn Swallow)
19 July, 2025 7:54 pm
243
Bombus rufocinctus flavidus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
19 July, 2025 12:37 pm
242
Ochlodes sylvanoides flavidus
(Woodland Skipper)
19 July, 2025 12:37 pm
241
Lestidae
(Spreadwings and Allies)
19 July, 2025 12:32 pm
240
Bombus appositus flavidus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 July, 2025 5:06 pm
239
Kleidocerys sp.
16 July, 2025 1:12 pm
238
Philaenus spumarius flavidus
(Meadow Spittlebug)
16 July, 2025 1:11 pm
237
Mentheae
15 July, 2025 6:38 pm
236
Plathemis lydia flavidus
(Common Whitetail)
15 July, 2025 4:02 pm
235
Orsillini
15 July, 2025 3:37 pm
~ 3 mm
234
Hylaeus sp.
15 July, 2025 12:00 am
Length 5 mm
233
Eratigena agrestis flavidus
(Hobo Spider)
9 July, 2025 12:03 pm
In bathtub
232
Leptogaster sp.
(Slender Robberflies)
6 July, 2025 2:12 pm
231
Ypsolopha sp.
5 July, 2025 9:10 pm
230
Cercyonis pegala flavidus
(Common Wood-Nymph)
5 July, 2025 1:56 pm
229
Papilio rutulus flavidus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
5 July, 2025 12:54 pm
228
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
2 July, 2025 9:44 am
227
Buteo swainsoni flavidus
(Swainson's Hawk)
1 July, 2025 5:52 pm
226
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
1 July, 2025 4:04 pm
Jumped onto my finger from ocean spray flowers.
225
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
1 July, 2025 3:59 pm
Male and female golden rod crab spiders mating on ocean spray flowers.
224
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
1 July, 2025 10:09 am
Caught by a goldenrod crab spider on ocean spray flowers.
223
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
1 July, 2025 10:09 am
The spider, not the bee.\nOn ocean spray flowers.
222
Pompilini
24 June, 2025 7:31 pm
221
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
24 June, 2025 7:31 pm
220
Collops hirtellus flavidus
(Hairy Soft-winged Flower Beetle)
23 June, 2025 3:08 pm
On front porch
219
Apocrita
(Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees)
23 June, 2025 2:15 pm
On front porch
218
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
19 June, 2025 5:34 pm
217
Crabro latipes flavidus
(Shield-handed Wasps)
19 June, 2025 1:30 pm
216
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
19 June, 2025 1:10 pm
215
Agrilus cuprescens flavidus
(Rose Stem Girdler)
19 June, 2025 1:05 pm
214
Papilio rutulus flavidus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 June, 2025 12:09 pm
213
Sciurus niger flavidus
(Fox Squirrel)
17 June, 2025 11:02 am
212
Oxyopes scalaris flavidus
(Western Lynx Spider)
16 June, 2025 10:04 am
On front door
211
Holodiscus discolor flavidus
(Ocean Spray)
15 June, 2025 5:15 pm
210
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
15 June, 2025 3:50 pm
209
Buteo swainsoni flavidus
(Swainson's Hawk)
10 June, 2025 1:33 pm
208
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
8 June, 2025 3:06 pm
207
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
8 June, 2025 3:04 pm
206
Physocarpus malvaceus flavidus
(Mallow-leaf Ninebark)
8 June, 2025 3:02 pm
205
Molorchus sp.
8 June, 2025 12:00 am
On Malowleaf Ninebark. 7 mm
204
Drymocallis glandulosa flavidus
(Sticky Cinquefoil)
5 June, 2025 3:42 pm
203
Polix coloradella flavidus
(Skunk Moth)
1 June, 2025 5:25 pm
202
Passaloecus sp.
(Picket-boring Aphid Wasps)
1 June, 2025 1:38 pm
201
Ectemnius sp.
Subgenus: Hypocrabro
1 June, 2025 1:36 pm
200
Potentilla gracilis flavidus
(Potentilla gracilis)
1 June, 2025 1:33 pm
199
Penstemon sp.
(Beardtongues)
31 May, 2025 12:53 pm
198
Synanthedon tipuliformis flavidus
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
31 May, 2025 11:48 am
197
Geranium viscosissimum flavidus
(Sticky Geranium)
30 May, 2025 3:04 pm
196
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
30 May, 2025 12:08 pm
195
Forficulidae
(Common Earwigs)
30 May, 2025 8:00 am
Under bark of aspen stump.
194
Blaniulinae
30 May, 2025 8:00 am
Under bark of birch stump. 9 mm
193
Agaricus sp.
(Field and Button Mushrooms)
29 May, 2025 2:21 pm
From yard
192
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
23 May, 2025 2:40 pm
191
Blera armillata flavidus
(Orange-faced Wood Fly)
23 May, 2025 2:38 pm
190
Anthomyia sp.
23 May, 2025 2:36 pm
189
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
23 May, 2025 2:26 pm
188
Myopa sp.
23 May, 2025 1:22 pm
187
Apis mellifera flavidus
(Western Honey Bee)
21 May, 2025 5:26 pm
186
Myathropa florea flavidus
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
21 May, 2025 5:22 pm
185
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
21 May, 2025 5:21 pm
184
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
21 May, 2025 5:18 pm
183
Prunus virginiana flavidus
(Chokecherry)
21 May, 2025 5:16 pm
182
Myopa sp.
21 May, 2025 5:16 pm
181
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
21 May, 2025 5:13 pm
180
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
21 May, 2025 5:13 pm
179
Myopa vicaria flavidus
21 May, 2025 5:12 pm
On chokecherry leaf.
178
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
21 May, 2025 5:08 pm
177
Dahlica sp.
18 May, 2025 10:24 am
On March 24, I collected this bagworm larva crawling up the side of the garage. I\'m not sure when it pupated or emerged as an adult, but when I looked on April 8 this is what I found\r\n\r\nToday, as I was getting ready to discard the sample, I loo ...
176
Telenominae
18 May, 2025 10:05 am
Two of these were found in a container that had a bagworm (Dalica sp.) larva that I collected on April 8. When I checked the container today I found these two wasps, along with about 50 bagworm larvae. Length ~ 1 mm. ...
175
Formicinae
(Formicine Ants)
15 May, 2025 5:58 pm
On a birch stump
174
Dolichopodidae
(Long-legged Flies)
15 May, 2025 5:57 pm
On birch stump
173
Stemonitidales
15 May, 2025 5:55 pm
On spruce stump
172
Geranium viscosissimum flavidus
(Sticky Geranium)
7 May, 2025 12:00 am
Frist flowers (actually the first flower was a couple days ago)
171
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
7 May, 2025 12:00 am
170
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
6 May, 2025 3:07 pm
169
Berberis aquifolium flavidus
(Oregon Grape)
6 May, 2025 12:00 am
168
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
5 May, 2025 12:47 pm
167
Pieris rapae flavidus
(Cabbage White)
4 May, 2025 1:09 pm
166
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
3 May, 2025 1:19 pm
165
Rheumaptera sp.
3 May, 2025 11:51 am
On side of the house
164
Fritillaria imperialis flavidus
(Crown Imperial)
3 May, 2025 12:00 am
163
Ageleninae
(Typical Funnel Weavers)
2 May, 2025 7:33 pm
162
Ageleninae
(Typical Funnel Weavers)
2 May, 2025 7:33 pm
161
Araneae
(Spiders)
2 May, 2025 7:31 pm
160
Neoclytus caprea flavidus
(Banded Ash Borer)
2 May, 2025 3:56 pm
159
Leucophora sp.
30 April, 2025 5:43 pm
Several of these were tailing an Andrena prunorum female near her nest
158
Andrena prunorum flavidus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
30 April, 2025 5:22 pm
157
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi flavidus
(Bearberry)
30 April, 2025 12:00 am
156
Evarcha proszynskii flavidus
26 April, 2025 3:49 pm
155
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
26 April, 2025 3:40 pm
154
Adalia bipunctata flavidus
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
26 April, 2025 3:34 pm
153
Epalpus signifer flavidus
(Early Tachinid Fly)
26 April, 2025 2:30 pm
152
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
26 April, 2025 2:27 pm
151
Turdus migratorius flavidus
(American Robin)
26 April, 2025 2:23 pm
150
Ophioninae
(Short-tailed Ichneumonid Wasps)
26 April, 2025 1:16 pm
On sheet with black light\r\n\r\n@bclaridge
149
Procladius sp.
Subgenus: Holotanypus
26 April, 2025 8:42 am
148
Egira sp.
26 April, 2025 7:52 am
147
Gluphisia sp.
26 April, 2025 7:50 am
146
Behrensia conchiformis flavidus
26 April, 2025 7:50 am
145
Eupithecia sp.
(Pug Moths)
26 April, 2025 7:48 am
144
Amelanchier alnifolia flavidus
(Saskatoon)
26 April, 2025 12:00 am
143
Narcissus sp.
Subgenus: Narcissus
(Daffodils)
26 April, 2025 12:00 am
142
Turdus migratorius flavidus
(American Robin)
26 April, 2025 12:00 am
141
Hyacinthus orientalis flavidus
(Hyacinths)
26 April, 2025 12:00 am
140
Narcissus pseudonarcissus flavidus
(Common Narcissus)
26 April, 2025 12:00 am
139
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
25 April, 2025 6:20 pm
Captured from serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) flower. 5 mm
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
138
Hoplocampa sp.
25 April, 2025 5:47 pm
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
137
Stellaria media flavidus
(Common Chickweed)
25 April, 2025 5:23 pm
136
Rhyparochromus vulgaris flavidus
25 April, 2025 3:20 pm
135
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
25 April, 2025 3:16 pm
134
Andrena prunorum flavidus
(Prunus Miner Bee)
25 April, 2025 3:11 pm
133
Leucophora sp.
25 April, 2025 3:02 pm
132
Abia sp.
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
25 April, 2025 1:30 pm
131
Gravenhorstiini
25 April, 2025 1:29 pm
130
Hippodamia convergens flavidus
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
25 April, 2025 1:24 pm
129
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
25 April, 2025 1:17 pm
128
Colaptes auratus flavidus
(Northern Flicker)
25 April, 2025 1:14 pm
127
Buteo swainsoni flavidus
(Swainson's Hawk)
25 April, 2025 1:08 pm
126
Adalia bipunctata flavidus
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 April, 2025 1:07 pm
125
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
25 April, 2025 12:28 pm
124
Boisea rubrolineata flavidus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
25 April, 2025 12:02 pm
123
Coccinella septempunctata flavidus
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 April, 2025 11:22 am
122
Bombylius major flavidus
(Greater Bee Fly)
25 April, 2025 11:18 am
121
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
25 April, 2025 11:16 am
120
Camponotus laevissimus flavidus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
25 April, 2025 11:11 am
119
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
25 April, 2025 10:38 am
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
118
Eschscholzia californica flavidus
(California Poppy)
25 April, 2025 12:00 am
First to bloom this spring.
117
Fritillaria imperialis flavidus
(Crown Imperial)
25 April, 2025 12:00 am
First flowers
116
Syrphus opinator flavidus
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
25 April, 2025 12:00 am
115
Camponotus laevissimus flavidus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
25 April, 2025 12:00 am
On spruce stump
114
Acari
(Mites and Ticks)
24 April, 2025 9:00 pm
Found on a small carpenter bee (Ceratina sp.). Lenth ~ 0.3 mm\r\n\r\nSennertia or Dinogamasus?
113
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
24 April, 2025 5:17 pm
112
Amelanchier alnifolia flavidus
(Saskatoon)
24 April, 2025 12:00 am
First flowers opened today.
111
Berberis aquifolium flavidus
(Oregon Grape)
24 April, 2025 12:00 am
First flowers opened
110
Lumbricus terrestris flavidus
(Common Earthworm)
20 April, 2025 7:20 pm
Found in soil while digging. ~ 12 cm
109
Lepidoptera
(Butterflies and Moths)
20 April, 2025 6:54 pm
Found in soil while digging. 16 mm
108
Buxus sempervirens flavidus
(Boxes)
20 April, 2025 12:56 pm
107
Noctuinae
(Cutworms and Dart Moths)
19 April, 2025 12:13 pm
Found in soil while digging.
106
Salignus tahoensis flavidus
18 April, 2025 4:57 pm
Landed on my clothes in while in the backyard. ~ 4 mm
105
Chrysura sp.
(Chrysura)
18 April, 2025 4:27 pm
104
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
18 April, 2025 1:41 pm
Caught, cooled in the fridge, photographed, and released.\nOn golden currant flowers.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
103
Scathophaga stercoraria flavidus
(Golden Dung Fly)
17 April, 2025 12:46 pm
On stinky compost.
102
Prunus sp.
Subgenus: Prunus
(Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
17 April, 2025 12:00 am
Began flowering about a week ago.
101
Ribes aureum flavidus
(Golden Currant)
17 April, 2025 12:00 am
The center of the flowers turn orange after pollination.
100
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
16 April, 2025 1:20 pm
99
Acer saccharinum flavidus
(Silver Maple)
16 April, 2025 12:00 am
Most of the flowers on our silver maple tree are male, but some branches have either female or perfect flowers.
Here are some samaras that are developing.
98
Halictus tripartitus flavidus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
15 April, 2025 4:59 pm
Front porch. ~ 5 mm
97
Arhyssus sp.
15 April, 2025 4:58 pm
Front porch. ~ 4 mm
96
Chlorochroa sp.
15 April, 2025 3:04 pm
95
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
15 April, 2025 2:59 pm
94
Adalia bipunctata flavidus
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
15 April, 2025 2:55 pm
93
Sapyginae
15 April, 2025 12:19 pm
92
Nymphalis californica flavidus
(California Tortoiseshell)
15 April, 2025 12:16 pm
Associated Species: Prunus Sp (Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
91
Dryobates pubescens flavidus
(Downy Woodpecker)
15 April, 2025 12:04 pm
90
Colaptes auratus flavidus
(Northern Flicker)
15 April, 2025 11:57 am
89
Arenetra sp.
15 April, 2025 10:56 am
On the side of the shed. \r\n~ 10 mm\r\n\r\n@bclaridge
88
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
14 April, 2025 3:01 pm
87
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
14 April, 2025 12:00 am
86
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
13 April, 2025 4:13 pm
85
Muscari armeniacum nearcticus
(Garden Grape-Hyacinth)
13 April, 2025 3:14 pm
84
Rosaceae
(Rose Family)
13 April, 2025 3:11 pm
83
Dryobates pubescens nearcticus
(Downy Woodpecker)
11 April, 2025 5:32 pm
Drumming on a utility pole
82
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
11 April, 2025 4:35 pm
81
Chrysidini
11 April, 2025 4:33 pm
80
Bombylius sp.
(Greater Bee Flies)
11 April, 2025 1:01 pm
79
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
10 April, 2025 7:09 pm
78
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
10 April, 2025 6:52 pm
77
Sapygidae
(Club-horned Wasps)
10 April, 2025 4:17 pm
76
Chrysidini
10 April, 2025 4:15 pm
75
Gravenhorstiini
10 April, 2025 4:13 pm
74
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
10 April, 2025 4:06 pm
73
Taraxacum officinale nearcticus
(Common Dandelion)
10 April, 2025 4:02 pm
72
Enoclerus eximius nearcticus
10 April, 2025 3:58 pm
71
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
10 April, 2025 3:57 pm
70
Armadillidium vulgare nearcticus
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
10 April, 2025 8:53 am
From a pitfall trap. 8 mm
69
Entomobrya unostrigata nearcticus
10 April, 2025 8:33 am
From a pitfall trap. ~ 1.5 mm
68
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
10 April, 2025 12:00 am
67
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
9 April, 2025 7:15 am
On side of shed. ~ 3.5 mm
66
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
9 April, 2025 12:00 am
Cross and longitudinal sections through flower.
Inflorescences are racemes. Six radially symmetrical tepals, which are fused to about half their lengths. Six stamens attached to the tepals. Flattened filaments. Ovary superior with three locules. O ...
65
Berberis repens nearcticus
(Creeping Mahonia)
9 April, 2025 12:00 am
First flowers opened today.
64
Osmia lignaria nearcticus
(Blue Orchard Bee)
8 April, 2025 3:28 pm
63
Melangyna sp.
8 April, 2025 3:22 pm
62
Dahlica sp.
8 April, 2025 12:33 pm
On March 24, I collected a larva crawling up the side of the garage. I\'m not sure when it pupated or emerged as an adult, but when I looked today (15 days later) this is what I found.
61
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
8 April, 2025 12:00 am
On the north side of the yard.
First flowers today.
60
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
6 April, 2025 3:48 pm
On side of front porch, ~ 2.5 mm\r\n\r\nThis tiny beetle can jump! It jumped right out of the petri dish and landed about 10 cm away.
59
Melecta separata nearcticus
(Mourning Bees)
6 April, 2025 3:38 pm
58
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 April, 2025 3:31 pm
57
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
6 April, 2025 11:26 am
56
Berberis aquifolium nearcticus
(Oregon Grape)
6 April, 2025 11:24 am
55
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
6 April, 2025 12:00 am
First flower of the year.
54
Gravenhorstiini
5 April, 2025 6:08 pm
Each spring, one of the first insects I see in the yard are these ichneumonids. They flit around the grass and low shrubs, just above ground level. They don\'t stay around long, though.\r\n\r\nAny idea what they might be, @bclaridge?
53
Gravenhorstiini
5 April, 2025 4:24 pm
52
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
5 April, 2025 4:22 pm
51
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
5 April, 2025 4:20 pm
50
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
5 April, 2025 4:20 pm
49
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
4 April, 2025 5:53 pm
On the compost pile
48
Stellaria media nearcticus
(Common Chickweed)
4 April, 2025 5:48 pm
47
Symphytum grandiflorum nearcticus
(Creeping Comfrey)
4 April, 2025 5:43 pm
46
Dolerus sp.
4 April, 2025 12:34 pm
On the side of the shed.\r\n\r\nCaptured, cooled in the fridge, and released.
45
Epalpus signifer nearcticus
(Early Tachinid Fly)
4 April, 2025 12:34 pm
44
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
4 April, 2025 12:31 pm
On side of the shed.
43
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
4 April, 2025 12:00 am
On compost bin, ~ 4 mm\r\n\r\nFlies were waving wings in a mating display\r\n\r\n@zdanko \r\n
42
Narcissus pseudonarcissus nearcticus
(Common Narcissus)
2 April, 2025 12:00 am
41
Viola odorata nearcticus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
31 March, 2025 12:00 am
Close-up of flower.
40
Brachycera
(Brachyceran Flies)
30 March, 2025 2:54 pm
39
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
30 March, 2025 12:00 am
Dissected flower to determine floral characters.
38
Crocus sp.
(Crocuses)
29 March, 2025 12:00 am
First crocus flower
37
Taraxacum officinale nearcticus
(Common Dandelion)
29 March, 2025 12:00 am
First dandelion flowers
36
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
27 March, 2025 4:31 pm
35
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
27 March, 2025 3:42 pm
34
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
27 March, 2025 12:00 am
First flower buds
33
Viola odorata nearcticus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
27 March, 2025 12:00 am
32
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
26 March, 2025 1:49 pm
On ground. 7 mm
31
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
26 March, 2025 12:42 pm
30
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
25 March, 2025 6:51 pm
Caught after entering hole in spruce stump. 9 mm.
29
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Osmia
(Mason Bees)
25 March, 2025 6:28 pm
First bee observation in the yard this spring. Male, checking out the holes in the stump.
28
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
25 March, 2025 6:19 pm
27
Camponotus sp.
(Carpenter Ants)
25 March, 2025 6:12 pm
26
Camponotus sp.
(Carpenter Ants)
25 March, 2025 6:11 pm
25
Anobiinae
(Death-watch Beetles)
25 March, 2025 6:10 pm
24
Cassida rubiginosa nearcticus
(Shiny Tortoise Beetles)
25 March, 2025 6:08 pm
~ 3 mm. On side of shed
23
Dahlica sp.
25 March, 2025 5:30 pm
On side of garage. ~ 10 mm
22
Lycosidae
(Wolf Spiders)
25 March, 2025 4:45 pm
On the side of the shed. ~4 mm
21
Oxyopes sp.
(Oxyopes)
25 March, 2025 12:39 pm
20
Coccinella septempunctata nearcticus
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 March, 2025 12:33 pm
19
Bryopsida
(Joint-toothed Mosses)
25 March, 2025 12:31 pm
18
Lygus sp.
24 March, 2025 5:33 pm
~ 5 mm
17
Rhyparochromus vulgaris nearcticus
24 March, 2025 5:31 pm
16
Neoneides muticus nearcticus
24 March, 2025 5:27 pm
15
Coriarachnini
24 March, 2025 5:21 pm
~ 5 mm. On the side of the garage.
14
Dahlica sp.
24 March, 2025 2:25 pm
On garage door. ~ 1 cm
13
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
24 March, 2025 12:00 am
Same plant as 22 March 25 observation.
12
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
22 March, 2025 4:33 pm
First flower - except for the maple tree\'s - in the yard this spring.
11
Oestroidea
(Bot Flies, Blow Flies, and Allies)
11 March, 2025 12:35 pm
On inside of front door. ~ 5 mm
10
Oestroidea
(Bot Flies, Blow Flies, and Allies)
10 March, 2025 12:00 am
On inside of front door.
5 mm
9
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
9 March, 2025 2:58 pm
On compost pile
8
Cyclorrhapha
(Cyclorrhaphan Flies)
9 March, 2025 12:00 am
On compost pile
7
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
6 March, 2025 12:00 am
6
Acer saccharinum nearcticus
(Silver Maple)
6 March, 2025 12:00 am
I'm not sure when the first flowers opened, but they are open and releasing pollen today.
These are the first flowers that I've seen so far in the yard this year.
Most of the flowers are male, but there are a few branches with perfect flowers ( ...
5
Apionini
1 March, 2025 4:42 pm
On Shed wall. ~ 4 mm
4
Haemorhous cassinii nearcticus
(Cassin's Finch)
7 February, 2025 3:50 pm
3
Brochymena affinis nearcticus
(Rough Stink Bugs)
30 January, 2025 11:45 am
In bedroom. 17 mm
2
Araneae
(Spiders)
27 January, 2025 8:30 pm
Found in garage. \nEgg sacs 10 - 12 mm on length
1
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
27 January, 2025 8:08 pm
Found in a spider\'s web in garage.