Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2017
165
Sciurus niger
(Fox Squirrel)
(Fox Squirrel)
1 Jan 2018
164
Spinus psaltria
(Lesser Goldfinch)
(Lesser Goldfinch)
1 Jan 2018
163
Culex tarsalis
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
(Western Encephalitis Mosquito)
26 Dec 2017
Mosquito hanging out on the kitchen wall\r\n\r\nLength 5 mm
162
Alucita sp.
14 Dec 2017
Small moth on bathroom wall. Length ~ 8 mm
161
Spinus pinus
(Pine Siskin)
(Pine Siskin)
9 Nov 2017
160
Melospiza melodia
(Song Sparrow)
(Song Sparrow)
4 Nov 2017
159
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
29 Oct 2017
158
Pimpla sp.
28 Oct 2017
~ 10 mm
157
Sargus bipunctatus
26 Oct 2017
156
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
26 Oct 2017
155
Tromatobia sp.
26 Oct 2017
154
Asemosyrphus polygrammus
(Common Sickleleg)
(Common Sickleleg)
26 Oct 2017
153
Plutella xylostella
(Diamondback Moth)
(Diamondback Moth)
26 Oct 2017
152
Erigoninae
(Dwarf Spiders)
(Dwarf Spiders)
25 Oct 2017
151
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
25 Oct 2017
Male
150
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
25 Oct 2017
149
Itoplectis conquisitor
25 Oct 2017
148
Polistes dominula
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
25 Oct 2017
147
Voriini
25 Oct 2017
146
Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
23 Oct 2017
145
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
16 Oct 2017
144
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
4 Oct 2017
143
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
16 Sep 2017
142
Harmonia axyridis
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
13 Sep 2017
141
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 Sep 2017
140
Halictus confusus
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
(Confusing Furrow Bee)
12 Sep 2017
139
Toxomerus occidentalis
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
11 Sep 2017
138
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
6 Sep 2017
137
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
30 Aug 2017
136
Lestes congener
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
26 Aug 2017
135
Pepsini
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
(Tarantula-hawk Wasps and Allies)
22 Aug 2017
134
Osbornellus borealis
18 Aug 2017
133
Mephitis mephitis
(Striped Skunk)
(Striped Skunk)
10 Aug 2017
132
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
9 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
131
Heliothis phloxiphaga
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
(Darker-spotted Straw Moth)
8 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula Sp (Lavenders)
130
Stictoleptura canadensis
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
(Red-shouldered Pine Borer)
7 Aug 2017
129
Dryobates pubescens
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
7 Aug 2017
128
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
6 Aug 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
127
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
6 Aug 2017
Hard to photograph, since it hovered and moved quickly.
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
126
Archilochus alexandri
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
(Black-chinned Hummingbird)
6 Aug 2017
125
Thryomanes bewickii
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
30 Jul 2017
124
Hesperumia sulphuraria
(Sulphur Moth)
(Sulphur Moth)
28 Jul 2017
123
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
26 Jul 2017
~ 4 mm\r\nThis little jumper was hanging out on my laptop while I was in the backyard.
122
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
25 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
121
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
25 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
120
Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jul 2017
119
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
23 Jul 2017
118
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
17 Jul 2017
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
117
Polygonia satyrus
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
13 Jul 2017
116
Corvus brachyrhynchos
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
11 Jul 2017
115
Hedychrum sp.
(Hedychrum)
(Hedychrum)
9 Jul 2017
114
Hoplitis sp.
(Small Mason Bees)
(Small Mason Bees)
9 Jul 2017
113
Vanessa cardui
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
8 Jul 2017
112
Papilio rutulus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
8 Jul 2017
111
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
8 Jul 2017
110
Anthomyia procellaris
5 Jul 2017
109
Bombus centralis
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
5 Jul 2017
108
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
5 Jul 2017
Yard weed
107
Epicauta puncticollis
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
5 Jul 2017
106
Anthidium manicatum
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
3 Jul 2017
105
Anthrenus verbasci
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
3 Jul 2017
104
Medetera sp.
(Woodpecker Flies)
(Woodpecker Flies)
3 Jul 2017
Tiny fly (~2 mm) on side of tomato garden\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
103
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
2 Jul 2017
102
Anthaxia sp.
2 Jul 2017
101
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
1 Jul 2017
100
Lygus sp.
1 Jul 2017
99
Polix coloradella
(Skunk Moth)
(Skunk Moth)
1 Jul 2017
96
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
27 Jun 2017
95
Lepturobosca chrysocoma
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
24 Jun 2017
94
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
24 Jun 2017
93
Anastrangalia laetifica flavidus
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2017
92
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
21 Jun 2017
91
Rumex acetosella flavidus
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
21 Jun 2017
90
Merodon equestris flavidus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 Jun 2017
89
Anaspis atrata flavidus
(Black False Flower Beetle)
(Black False Flower Beetle)
18 Jun 2017
Lots of these beetles on mallow-leaf ninebark flowers
88
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
18 Jun 2017
87
Aedes sp.
18 Jun 2017
86
Balaustium sp.
(Sidewalk Mites)
(Sidewalk Mites)
17 Jun 2017
85
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
17 Jun 2017
84
Eucera sp.
Subgenus: Synhalonia
Subgenus: Synhalonia
16 Jun 2017
83
Tenthredo sp.
(Tenthredo)
(Tenthredo)
15 Jun 2017
82
Bombus nevadensis flavidus
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
14 Jun 2017
81
Eristalis nemorum flavidus
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
(Orange-spined Drone Fly)
14 Jun 2017
80
Agapostemon virescens flavidus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
14 Jun 2017
79
Geum sp.
(Avens)
(Avens)
9 Jun 2017
78
Hesperis matronalis flavidus
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
8 Jun 2017
77
Platycheirus stegnus flavidus
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
(Greater Punctate Sedgesitter)
7 Jun 2017
76
Aleochara sp.
5 Jun 2017
4 mm\r\nFound under mushroom while making spore ring
75
Lithobiomorpha
(Stone Centipedes)
(Stone Centipedes)
5 Jun 2017
6 mm\r\nFound under mushroom when making a spore ring
74
Agaricus campestris flavidus
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
5 Jun 2017
73
Philodromus dispar flavidus
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
26 May 2017
72
Oxyopes scalaris flavidus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
26 May 2017
71
Dysdera crocata flavidus
(Woodlouse Spider)
(Woodlouse Spider)
25 May 2017
70
Callipepla californica flavidus
(California Quail)
(California Quail)
24 May 2017
69
Bombus vosnesenskii flavidus
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
(Yellow-faced Bumble Bee)
24 May 2017
68
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
23 May 2017
67
Vanessa annabella flavidus
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
23 May 2017
66
Anthrenus scrophulariae flavidus
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
23 May 2017
65
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
23 May 2017
64
Misumena vatia flavidus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
22 May 2017
62
Neoneides muticus flavidus
22 May 2017
61
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
22 May 2017
60
Tetramorium immigrans flavidus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
22 May 2017
59
Tipula oleracea flavidus
(Marsh Crane Fly)
(Marsh Crane Fly)
21 May 2017
58
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 May 2017
~ 6 mm\r\nFlying low over garden soil, stopping occasionally on the ground.\r\n\r\nBugGuide ID
57
Oniscus asellus flavidus
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
(Common Shiny Woodlouse)
20 May 2017
56
Empididae
(Dance Flies)
(Dance Flies)
19 May 2017
55
Rhionaeschna californica flavidus
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
19 May 2017
54
Bassaniana sp.
19 May 2017
52
Scaeva affinis flavidus
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
18 May 2017
51
Eristalis hirta flavidus
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
18 May 2017
50
Eristalis tenax flavidus
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
18 May 2017
49
Leucophora sp.
18 May 2017
48
Xanthorhoe defensaria flavidus
18 May 2017
47
Poa bulbosa flavidus
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
(Bulbous Bluegrass)
15 May 2017
Grass taking over my garden
46
Amara familiaris flavidus
(Social Sun Beetle)
(Social Sun Beetle)
13 May 2017
45
Deroceras reticulatum flavidus
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
9 May 2017
44
Carabus nemoralis flavidus
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
(Bronze Ground Beetle)
9 May 2017
43
Lumbricidae
(Earthworms)
(Earthworms)
9 May 2017
41
Agelenidae
(Funnel Weavers)
(Funnel Weavers)
9 May 2017
40
Rhyparochromus vulgaris flavidus
8 May 2017
39
Apis mellifera flavidus
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
8 May 2017
38
Lucilia sp.
8 May 2017
37
Oulema sp.
8 May 2017
36
Coccinella trifasciata flavidus
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
8 May 2017
35
Agrocybe pediades flavidus
(Common Fieldcap)
(Common Fieldcap)
7 May 2017
34
Dasysyrphus sp.
7 May 2017
Complex Dasysyrphus intrudens
33
Osmia lignaria propinqua
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
7 May 2017
32
Gryllus sp.
7 May 2017
31
Taeniopterygidae
(Winter Stoneflies)
(Winter Stoneflies)
6 May 2017
On side of garage\r\n14 mm from head to wing tip
30
Boisea rubrolineata propinqua
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
4 May 2017
29
Emmelina monodactyla propinqua
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
(Morning-glory Plume Moth)
4 May 2017
23 mm wingspan\r\nOn west side of house
28
Camponotus modoc propinqua
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
(Western Black Carpenter Ant)
4 May 2017
27
Therion sp.
3 May 2017
26
Arhyssus scutatus propinqua
3 May 2017
25
Sylvicola sp.
3 May 2017
~ 6 mm\r\nNetted from a swarm in backyard
24
Adalia bipunctata propinqua
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
1 May 2017
23
Arion sp.
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
Subgenus: Mesarion
(Arion Slugs)
1 May 2017
22
Julida
(Snake Millipedes)
(Snake Millipedes)
1 May 2017
~ 20 mm long, < 1 mm wide\nUnder log with slugs
21
Spilichneumon sp.
30 Apr 2017
~ 25 mm\r\nOn front porch. 10 deg C, cloudy and windy
20
Anthophora pacifica propinqua
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
28 Apr 2017
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers. Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
19
Astur cooperii propinqua
27 Apr 2017
18
Zonotrichia leucophrys propinqua
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
27 Apr 2017
17
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
25 Apr 2017
16
Epalpus signifer propinqua
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Apr 2017
15
Hippodamia convergens propinqua
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
21 Apr 2017
14
Viola odorata propinqua
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
21 Apr 2017
13
Stellaria media propinqua
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
21 Apr 2017
12
Bombyliinae
21 Apr 2017
11
Bombus mixtus propinqua
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
21 Apr 2017
10
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
(Bluebottle Flies)
21 Apr 2017
9
Melanostoma mellinum propinqua
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
(Variable Duskyface Fly)
21 Apr 2017
8
Scathophaga stercoraria propinqua
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
21 Apr 2017
7
Leptoglossus occidentalis propinqua
16 Mar 2017
6
Regulus satrapa propinqua
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
(Golden-crowned Kinglet)
12 Jan 2017
5
Haemorhous mexicanus propinqua
(House Finch)
(House Finch)
11 Jan 2017
4
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
10 Jan 2017
3
Ixoreus naevius propinqua
(Varied Thrush)
(Varied Thrush)
10 Jan 2017
2
Bombycilla garrulus propinqua
(Bohemian Waxwing)
(Bohemian Waxwing)
10 Jan 2017
1
Zenaida macroura propinqua
(Mourning Dove)
(Mourning Dove)
3 Jan 2017