Yard and Year Lists
Observations in 2025
Date
137
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
23 May 2025
136
Geranium viscosissimum
(Sticky Geranium)
(Sticky Geranium)
7 May 2025
Frist flowers (actually the first flower was a couple days ago)
135
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(Balsamroots)
7 May 2025
134
Berberis aquifolium
(Oregon Grape)
(Oregon Grape)
6 May 2025
133
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
5 May 2025
132
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
4 May 2025
131
Fritillaria imperialis
(Crown Imperial)
(Crown Imperial)
3 May 2025
130
Rheumaptera sp.
3 May 2025
On east side of house
129
Neoclytus caprea
(Banded Ash Borer)
(Banded Ash Borer)
2 May 2025
Found on hat while mowing the lawn
128
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
(Bearberry)
(Bearberry)
30 Apr 2025
127
Procladius sp.
Subgenus: Holotanypus
Subgenus: Holotanypus
26 Apr 2025
Came to black light trap
126
Egira sp.
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet.
125
Gluphisia sp.
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
124
Behrensia conchiformis
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
123
Eupithecia sp.
(Pug Moths)
(Pug Moths)
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
122
Ophioninae
(Short-tailed Ichneumonid Wasps)
(Short-tailed Ichneumonid Wasps)
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
121
Amelanchier alnifolia
(Saskatoon)
(Saskatoon)
26 Apr 2025
120
Narcissus sp.
Subgenus: Narcissus
(Daffodils)
Subgenus: Narcissus
(Daffodils)
26 Apr 2025
119
Turdus migratorius
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
26 Apr 2025
118
Hyacinthus orientalis
(Hyacinths)
(Hyacinths)
26 Apr 2025
117
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
(Common Narcissus)
(Common Narcissus)
26 Apr 2025
116
Evarcha proszynskii
26 Apr 2025
In the northeast garden
115
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
26 Apr 2025
First bee visiting the branch teepee.
114
Adalia bipunctata
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
26 Apr 2025
On Douglas Hawthorn leaf
113
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
26 Apr 2025
112
Eschscholzia californica
(California Poppy)
(California Poppy)
25 Apr 2025
First to bloom this spring.
111
Fritillaria imperialis
(Crown Imperial)
(Crown Imperial)
25 Apr 2025
First flowers
110
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
25 Apr 2025
109
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
25 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
108
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
25 Apr 2025
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
107
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
25 Apr 2025
Captured from serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) flower. 5 mm
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
106
Hoplocampa sp.
25 Apr 2025
On Saskatoon flowers
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
105
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
25 Apr 2025
In strip along sidewalk
104
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
25 Apr 2025
On southwest corner of house
103
Abia sp.
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
25 Apr 2025
102
Gravenhorstiini
25 Apr 2025
101
Buteo swainsoni
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
25 Apr 2025
100
Adalia bipunctata
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 Apr 2025
99
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
25 Apr 2025
98
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
25 Apr 2025
97
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
25 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
96
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
25 Apr 2025
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
95
Amelanchier alnifolia
(Saskatoon)
(Saskatoon)
24 Apr 2025
First flowers opened today.
94
Berberis aquifolium
(Oregon Grape)
(Oregon Grape)
24 Apr 2025
First flowers opened
93
Acari
(Mites and Ticks)
(Mites and Ticks)
24 Apr 2025
Found on a small carpenter bee (Ceratina sp.). Lenth ~ 0.3 mm
Sennertia or Dinogamasus?
92
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
20 Apr 2025
Found in soil while digging.
91
Lumbricus terrestris
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
20 Apr 2025
Found in yard while removing grass in front yard.
90
Buxus sempervirens
(Boxes)
(Boxes)
20 Apr 2025
On southeast corner of house
89
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
18 Apr 2025
Caught, cooled in the fridge, photographed, and released.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
88
Chrysidini
18 Apr 2025
Caught on new branch pyramid, cooled in fridge, and photographed.
87
Prunus sp.
Subgenus: Prunus
(Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
Subgenus: Prunus
(Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
17 Apr 2025
Began flowering about a week ago.
86
Scathophaga stercoraria
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
17 Apr 2025
On stinky compost.
85
Ribes aureum
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
17 Apr 2025
The center of the flowers turn orange after pollination.
84
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
16 Apr 2025
First Podalonia in the yard this spring.
83
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
16 Apr 2025
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.
82
Arenetra sp.
15 Apr 2025
On the side of the shed
~10 mm
Identified by Brandon Claridge on iNat.
81
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
(California Tortoiseshell)
15 Apr 2025
On Prunus flowers on south bank.
Associated Species: Prunus Sp (Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
80
Sapyginae
15 Apr 2025
On Spruce stump. Entering and leaving holes.
79
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
15 Apr 2025
On the top of the neighbor's dead birch tree.
78
Dryobates pubescens
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
15 Apr 2025
Drumming on utility pole
77
Adalia bipunctata
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
15 Apr 2025
I've seen many non-native seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard this spring, but this is the first native that I've seen this year.
76
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
15 Apr 2025
75
Chlorochroa sp.
15 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
74
Arhyssus sp.
15 Apr 2025
Front porch. ~ 4 mm
73
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
15 Apr 2025
Front porch. ~ 5 mm
72
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
14 Apr 2025
71
Muscari armeniacum nearcticus
(Garden Grape-Hyacinth)
(Garden Grape-Hyacinth)
13 Apr 2025
In southeast corner of front garden
70
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
11 Apr 2025
On hoses hanging outside shed
69
Chrysidini
11 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
68
Bombylius sp.
(Greater Bee Flies)
(Greater Bee Flies)
11 Apr 2025
67
Dryobates pubescens nearcticus
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
11 Apr 2025
Drumming on utility pole
66
Entomobryinae
10 Apr 2025
From a pitfall trap. ~ 1.5 mm
65
Armadillidium vulgare nearcticus
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
10 Apr 2025
From a pitfall trap. 8 mm
64
Enoclerus eximius nearcticus
10 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
63
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
10 Apr 2025
62
Gravenhorstiini
10 Apr 2025
61
Chrysidini
10 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
60
Sapygidae
(Club-horned Wasps)
(Club-horned Wasps)
10 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
59
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
10 Apr 2025
On ground in northeast garden.
58
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
10 Apr 2025
57
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
(Hyacinths)
9 Apr 2025
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 ...
56
Berberis repens nearcticus
(Creeping Mahonia)
(Creeping Mahonia)
9 Apr 2025
First flowers opened today.
55
Dahlica sp.
8 Apr 2025
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.
54
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
(Hyacinths)
8 Apr 2025
On the north side of the yard.
First flowers today.
53
Osmia lignaria nearcticus
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
8 Apr 2025
52
Melangyna sp.
8 Apr 2025
51
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
8 Apr 2025
On side of shed. ~ 3.5 mm
50
Berberis aquifolium nearcticus
(Oregon Grape)
(Oregon Grape)
6 Apr 2025
49
Hyacinthus sp.
(Hyacinths)
(Hyacinths)
6 Apr 2025
First flowers opened today.
In southeast corner of front garden.
48
Melecta separata nearcticus
(Mourning Bees)
(Mourning Bees)
6 Apr 2025
47
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 Apr 2025
On west side of garage
46
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
6 Apr 2025
First flower of the year.
45
Gravenhorstiini
5 Apr 2025
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.
44
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
43
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
5 Apr 2025
42
Gravenhorstiini
5 Apr 2025
41
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
5 Apr 2025
Mating pair. Notice that the male is smaller than the female.
40
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
4 Apr 2025
On side of shed
39
Dolerus sp.
4 Apr 2025
On the side of the shed
38
Epalpus signifer nearcticus
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
4 Apr 2025
On side of the shed
37
Symphytum grandiflorum nearcticus
(Creeping Comfrey)
(Creeping Comfrey)
4 Apr 2025
First flowers (at least that I've noticed) this year.
36
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
4 Apr 2025
On compost pile
35
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
4 Apr 2025
On compost bin, ~ 4 mm
Some flies were waving wings34
Stellaria media nearcticus
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
4 Apr 2025
33
Narcissus pseudonarcissus nearcticus
(Common Narcissus)
(Common Narcissus)
2 Apr 2025
32
Viola odorata nearcticus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
31 Mar 2025
Close-up of flower.
31
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
30 Mar 2025
Dissected flower to determine floral characters.
30
Crocus sp.
(Crocuses)
(Crocuses)
29 Mar 2025
First crocus flower
29
Taraxacum officinale nearcticus
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
29 Mar 2025
First dandelion flowers
28
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
27 Mar 2025
First flower buds
27
Halictus tripartitus nearcticus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
27 Mar 2025
First bee on a flower this spring.
~ 7 mm
26
Viola odorata nearcticus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
27 Mar 2025
25
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
26 Mar 2025
First box elder bugs of the spring are out today.
24
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
26 Mar 2025
On ground, ~ 8 mm
23
Coccinella septempunctata nearcticus
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 Mar 2025
I've seen several seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard today. No other lady beetle species have seen yet this spring.
22
Osmia lignaria nearcticus
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
25 Mar 2025
Caught after it entered a hole in the spruce stump.
9 mm
21
Dahlica sp.
25 Mar 2025
On side of garage. ~ 10 mm
20
Cassida rubiginosa nearcticus
(Shiny Tortoise Beetles)
(Shiny Tortoise Beetles)
25 Mar 2025
~ 3 mm. On side of shed
19
Anobiinae
(Death-watch Beetles)
(Death-watch Beetles)
25 Mar 2025
On spruce stump
18
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
25 Mar 2025
On south birch stump
17
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2025
On garage door. ~ 1 cm
16
Coriarachnini
24 Mar 2025
On side of garage. ~ 5 mm
15
Mirini
24 Mar 2025
On side of garage. ~ 5 mm
14
Neoneides sp.
24 Mar 2025
On side of house.
13
Rhyparochromus vulgaris nearcticus
24 Mar 2025
On the side of the garage.
12
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
24 Mar 2025
Same plant as 22 March 25 observation.
11
Scilla forbesii nearcticus
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
(Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow)
22 Mar 2025
First flowers in the yard - after the Maple tree.
10
Oestroidea
(Bot Flies, Blow Flies, and Allies)
(Bot Flies, Blow Flies, and Allies)
10 Mar 2025
On inside of front door.
5 mm
9
Cyclorrhapha
(Cyclorrhaphan Flies)
(Cyclorrhaphan Flies)
9 Mar 2025
On compost pile
8
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
9 Mar 2025
On compost file
7
Ribes aureum nearcticus
(Golden Currant)
(Golden Currant)
6 Mar 2025
First leaves coming out.
6
Acer saccharinum nearcticus
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2025
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
Aponini
1 Mar 2025
On shed door.
~ 4 mm
4
Haemorhous cassinii nearcticus
(Cassin's Finch)
(Cassin's Finch)
7 Feb 2025
A dozen or so at the feeder today.
3
Brochymena affinis nearcticus
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
30 Jan 2025
Found in bedroom.
16 mm
2
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
(Bluebottle Flies)
27 Jan 2025
Found (dead) in spider's web in garage.
~ 11 mm
1
Araneae
(Spiders)
(Spiders)
27 Jan 2025
Found in garage.
Egg sacs 9 - 12 mm in length.