Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2017
165
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
1 January, 2018 12:00 am
164
Culex tarsalis
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 December, 2017 9:51 am
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
163
Alucita sp.
14 December, 2017 5:53 am
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
162
Spinus pinus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 November, 2017 12:04 pm
161
Melospiza melodia
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
4 November, 2017 9:16 am
160
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 October, 2017 10:54 am
159
Pimpla sp.
28 October, 2017 1:43 pm
~ 10 mm
158
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
26 October, 2017 12:53 pm
157
Asemosyrphus polygrammus
(Common Sickleleg)
(Common Sickleleg)
26 October, 2017 12:52 pm
156
Tromatobia sp.
26 October, 2017 12:41 pm
155
Plutella xylostella
(Diamondback Moth)
(Diamondback Moth)
26 October, 2017 12:33 pm
154
Sargus bipunctatus
26 October, 2017 10:49 am
153
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
25 October, 2017 10:56 am
152
Polistes dominula
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
25 October, 2017 10:43 am
151
Voriini
25 October, 2017 10:29 am
150
Itoplectis conquisitor
25 October, 2017 10:28 am
149
Erigoninae
(Dwarf Spiders)
(Dwarf Spiders)
25 October, 2017 10:15 am
148
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
25 October, 2017 12:00 am
Male
147
Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
23 October, 2017 1:19 pm
146
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 October, 2017 1:30 pm
145
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
4 October, 2017 1:09 pm
144
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
16 September, 2017 1:23 pm
143
Harmonia axyridis
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 September, 2017 7:45 am
142
Halictus confusus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
12 September, 2017 10:42 am
141
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 September, 2017 10:41 am
140
Toxomerus occidentalis
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
11 September, 2017 3:05 pm
139
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
6 September, 2017 2:54 pm
138
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
30 August, 2017 10:10 am
137
Lestes congener
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
26 August, 2017 8:25 am
136
Pepsini
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
22 August, 2017 4:47 pm
135
Osbornellus borealis
18 August, 2017 7:09 am
134
Mephitis mephitis
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
10 August, 2017 5:49 am
133
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 August, 2017 1:27 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
132
Heliothis phloxiphaga
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 August, 2017 1:17 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)
131
Dryobates pubescens
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
7 August, 2017 9:40 am
130
Stictoleptura canadensis
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 August, 2017 9:38 am
129
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
6 August, 2017 6:36 pm
Hard to photograph, since it hovered and moved quickly.
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
128
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 August, 2017 6:26 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
127
Archilochus alexandri
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 August, 2017 10:55 am
126
Thryomanes bewickii
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
30 July, 2017 2:45 pm
125
Hesperumia sulphuraria
(Sulphur Moth)
(Sulphur Moth)
28 July, 2017 11:27 am
124
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
26 July, 2017 10:39 am
~ 4 mm\r\nThis little jumper was hanging out on my laptop while I was in the backyard.
123
Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 July, 2017 1:31 pm
122
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
25 July, 2017 12:29 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
121
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
25 July, 2017 12:25 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
120
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
23 July, 2017 12:00 am
119
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 July, 2017 1:09 pm
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
118
Polygonia satyrus
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
13 July, 2017 8:08 am
117
Corvus brachyrhynchos
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
11 July, 2017 9:39 am
116
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
(Hedychrum)
9 July, 2017 4:27 pm
115
Hoplitis sp.
(Small Mason Bees)
(Small Mason Bees)
9 July, 2017 10:06 am
114
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
8 July, 2017 1:14 pm
113
Papilio rutulus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
8 July, 2017 12:22 pm
112
Vanessa cardui
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
8 July, 2017 8:10 am
111
Anthomyia procellaris
5 July, 2017 4:24 pm
110
Bombus centralis
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 July, 2017 4:17 pm
109
Epicauta puncticollis
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 July, 2017 4:08 pm
108
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
5 July, 2017 11:48 am
Yard weed
107
Anthrenus verbasci
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 July, 2017 8:04 am
106
Anthidium manicatum
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
3 July, 2017 7:55 am
105
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 July, 2017 7:47 am
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
104
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
2 July, 2017 11:08 am
103
Anthaxia sp.
2 July, 2017 9:45 am
101
Polix coloradella
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 July, 2017 4:33 pm
100
Lygus sp.
1 July, 2017 3:28 pm
99
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 July, 2017 9:26 am
97
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
27 June, 2017 9:43 am
96
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 June, 2017 3:45 pm
95
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 June, 2017 3:40 pm
94
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2017 8:11 am
93
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
21 June, 2017 9:34 am
92
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 June, 2017 8:44 am
91
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 June, 2017 6:09 am
90
Aedes sp.
18 June, 2017 5:15 pm
89
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 June, 2017 1:19 pm
88
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 June, 2017 11:39 am
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
87
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
17 June, 2017 1:01 pm
86
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 June, 2017 10:04 am
85
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 June, 2017 6:33 am
84
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
(Tenthredo)
15 June, 2017 1:57 pm
83
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
14 June, 2017 10:11 am
82
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 June, 2017 10:00 am
81
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 June, 2017 9:43 am
80
Geum sp.
(Avens)
(Avens)
9 June, 2017 4:36 pm
79
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 June, 2017 9:36 am
78
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 June, 2017 6:24 am
77
Aleochara sp.
5 June, 2017 8:49 am
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
76
Lithobiomorpha
(Stone Centipedes)
(Stone Centipedes)
5 June, 2017 8:46 am
6 mm\r\nFound under mushroom when making a spore ring
75
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 June, 2017 8:37 am
74
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May, 2017 12:25 pm
73
Oxyopes scalaris flavidus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
26 May, 2017 12:18 pm
72
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May, 2017 4:16 pm
71
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May, 2017 3:26 pm
70
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May, 2017 8:31 am
69
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May, 2017 5:11 pm
68
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May, 2017 4:58 pm
67
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May, 2017 11:20 am
66
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May, 2017 10:28 am
65
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
22 May, 2017 11:37 am
64
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May, 2017 11:10 am
63
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May, 2017 10:04 am
62
Neoneides muticus flavidus
22 May, 2017 8:01 am
60
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 May, 2017 2:25 pm
~ 6 mm\r\nFlying low over garden soil, stopping occasionally on the ground.\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
59
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May, 2017 8:13 am
58
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May, 2017 2:50 pm
57
Empididae
(Dance Flies)
(Dance Flies)
19 May, 2017 10:56 am
56
Bassaniana sp.
19 May, 2017 9:12 am
55
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May, 2017 8:13 am
53
Eristalis tenax flavidus
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
18 May, 2017 10:59 am
52
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May, 2017 10:58 am
51
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May, 2017 10:55 am
50
Leucophora sp.
18 May, 2017 9:38 am
49
Eristalis hirta flavidus
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
18 May, 2017 8:55 am
48
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May, 2017 12:14 pm
Grass taking over my garden
47
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May, 2017 6:51 am
46
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May, 2017 2:20 pm
45
Lumbricidae
(Earthworms)
(Earthworms)
9 May, 2017 12:02 pm
44
Agelenidae
(Funnel Weavers)
(Funnel Weavers)
9 May, 2017 7:17 am
43
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May, 2017 7:10 am
41
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May, 2017 4:19 pm
40
Apis mellifera flavidus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
8 May, 2017 12:41 pm
39
Oulema sp.
8 May, 2017 10:25 am
38
Lucilia sp.
8 May, 2017 10:25 am
37
Rhyparochromus vulgaris flavidus
8 May, 2017 10:21 am
36
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May, 2017 2:36 pm
35
Gryllus sp.
7 May, 2017 2:27 pm
34
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May, 2017 1:29 pm
33
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May, 2017 12:00 am
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
32
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May, 2017 10:59 am
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
31
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May, 2017 1:02 pm
30
Boisea rubrolineata propinqua
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
4 May, 2017 11:30 am
29
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May, 2017 10:08 am
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
28
Sylvicola sp.
3 May, 2017 6:10 pm
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
27
Therion sp.
3 May, 2017 3:52 pm
26
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May, 2017 12:27 pm
25
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May, 2017 10:40 am
24
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May, 2017 8:26 am
23
Julida
(Snake Millipedes)
(Snake Millipedes)
1 May, 2017 8:22 am
~ 20 mm long, < 1 mm wide\nUnder log with slugs
22
Spilichneumon sp.
30 April, 2017 11:42 am
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
21
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 April, 2017 8:59 am
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
20
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 April, 2017 2:38 pm
19
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 April, 2017 12:14 pm
18
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
25 April, 2017 12:42 pm
17
Bombyliinae
21 April, 2017 12:21 pm
16
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 April, 2017 12:13 pm
15
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 April, 2017 12:11 pm
14
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
(Bluebottle Flies)
21 April, 2017 12:06 pm
13
Hippodamia convergens propinqua
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
21 April, 2017 12:02 pm
12
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 April, 2017 11:59 am
11
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 April, 2017 11:57 am
10
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 April, 2017 11:46 am
9
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 April, 2017 8:30 am
8
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 March, 2017 5:24 pm
7
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 January, 2017 3:02 pm
6
Haemorhous mexicanus propinqua
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
11 January, 2017 1:33 pm
5
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 January, 2017 2:14 pm
4
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 January, 2017 11:27 am
3
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 January, 2017 8:46 am
2
Zenaida macroura propinqua
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
3 January, 2017 8:11 am
1
Chironomidae
1 January, 2017 12:40 pm
On inside of storm window.