Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2020
190
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
25 Dec 2020
189
Brochymena sp.
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
19 Dec 2020
On my pillowcase
188
Harmonia axyridis
(Asian Lady Beetle)
(Asian Lady Beetle)
8 Dec 2020
187
Dicyrtomina sp.
1 Dec 2020
On snow, ~ 3 mm, 2 deg C
186
Triphosa haesitata
(Tissue Moth)
(Tissue Moth)
19 Nov 2020
On wall in house
185
Vespula germanica
(German Yellowjacket)
(German Yellowjacket)
12 Oct 2020
184
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
12 Oct 2020
183
Vespula alascensis
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
12 Oct 2020
182
Halyomorpha halys
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
(Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
12 Oct 2020
181
Chlorochroa sp.
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
Subgenus: Chlorochroa
12 Oct 2020
180
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
12 Oct 2020
179
Phormia regina
12 Oct 2020
178
Eristalis tenax
(Common Drone Fly)
(Common Drone Fly)
12 Oct 2020
177
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 Oct 2020
In compost
176
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
6 Oct 2020
175
Pollenia vagabunda
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
(Vagabond Cluster Fly)
6 Oct 2020
174
Niesthrea sp.
4 Oct 2020
173
Apis mellifera
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
4 Oct 2020
On Big Sage flowers
172
Lygus sp.
3 Oct 2020
171
Syritta pipiens
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
1 Oct 2020
On compost
170
Sargus bipunctatus
1 Oct 2020
On compost
169
Dolichovespula maculata
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
1 Oct 2020
168
Eriosomatinae
(Woolly Aphids and Gall-making Aphids)
(Woolly Aphids and Gall-making Aphids)
30 Sep 2020
167
Tripleurospermum inodorum
(Scentless Mayweed)
(Scentless Mayweed)
29 Sep 2020
165
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Sep 2020
164
Mythimna unipuncta
(Armyworm Moth)
(Armyworm Moth)
25 Sep 2020
162
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
21 Sep 2020
161
Eratigena agrestis
(Hobo Spider)
(Hobo Spider)
20 Sep 2020
Under brick, body length ~18 mm
160
Pyralis farinalis
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
19 Sep 2020
On bathroom towel, 16 mm wingspan
159
Choreutis pariana
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
(Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Moth)
17 Sep 2020
158
Eristalis arbustorum
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
17 Sep 2020
157
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
17 Sep 2020
156
Hylaeus sp.
17 Sep 2020
155
Halictus ligatus
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
17 Sep 2020
154
Megachile angelarum
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
17 Sep 2020
Closing up nest with resin in bee hotel.
Seems to be using resin.
153
Melanoplus femurrubrum
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
(Red-legged Grasshopper)
12 Sep 2020
152
Leucospis affinis
12 Sep 2020
On bee hotel
151
Phyciodes mylitta
(Mylitta Crescent)
(Mylitta Crescent)
8 Sep 2020
150
Anthidium manicatum
(European Woolcarder Bee)
(European Woolcarder Bee)
6 Sep 2020
149
Cylindromyia sp.
6 Sep 2020
148
Prionyx sp.
6 Sep 2020
147
Tharsalea helloides
(Purplish Copper)
(Purplish Copper)
6 Sep 2020
146
Staphylinini
4 Sep 2020
~ 10 mm
under weeds on paved driveway
145
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
2 Sep 2020
144
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
31 Aug 2020
143
Chrysidini
27 Aug 2020
142
Chalcophora angulicollis
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
(Western Sculptured Pine Borer)
25 Aug 2020
On spruce stump, ~ 30 mm
141
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
25 Aug 2020
Bringing grass to the nest on the spruce stump
140
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
25 Aug 2020
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
139
Bombus vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Aug 2020
138
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 Aug 2020
137
Villa sp.
23 Aug 2020
On a California Poppy
136
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
21 Aug 2020
135
Strymon melinus
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
21 Aug 2020
134
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
21 Aug 2020
133
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
21 Aug 2020
132
Lestes congener
(Spotted Spreadwing)
(Spotted Spreadwing)
13 Aug 2020
131
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
8 Aug 2020
130
Larinus curtus
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
(Yellow Starthistle Flower Weevil)
5 Aug 2020
128
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
5 Aug 2020
Male?
If this is a male, it is the only adult male I have seen in the yard. The other 15 have ben females.
127
Trypoxylon sp.
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
Subgenus: Trypoxylon
5 Aug 2020
On raspberry leaf
126
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
27 Jul 2020
Caught leaving hole in spruce stump
11 mm
125
Vanessa cardui
(Painted Lady)
(Painted Lady)
26 Jul 2020
124
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
26 Jul 2020
With honeybee prey and a couple of flies hanging around
123
Bombus nevadensis
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
26 Jul 2020
122
Carabini
19 Jul 2020
Found on sidewalk, 35 mm
121
Argia vivida
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
19 Jul 2020
120
Ancistrocerus sp.
19 Jul 2020
119
Ectemnius sp.
19 Jul 2020
118
Medicago lupulina
(Black Medick)
(Black Medick)
19 Jul 2020
117
Phylloecus sp.
17 Jul 2020
116
Krombeinopyga pumila
17 Jul 2020
Examining holes in a spruce stump
~ 10 mm
115
Burnsius communis
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
(New World Checkered-Skippers)
16 Jul 2020
114
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
13 Jul 2020
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
113
Limax maximus
(Leopard Slug)
(Leopard Slug)
10 Jul 2020
112
Pseudacris regilla
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
(Pacific Chorus Frog)
10 Jul 2020
111
Epicauta puncticollis
(Burning Blister Beetles)
(Burning Blister Beetles)
9 Jul 2020
110
Pseudomalus auratus
8 Jul 2020
109
Rhopalapion longirostre
(Hollyhock Weevil)
(Hollyhock Weevil)
8 Jul 2020
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
108
Scaeva affinis
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
(White-bowed Smoothwing)
8 Jul 2020
107
Bombus flavidus flavidus
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Yellowish Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jul 2020
106
Phalangium opilio flavidus
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
2 Jul 2020
105
Hemipenthes sp.
2 Jul 2020
On California Poppy
104
Lepturobosca chrysocoma flavidus
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
2 Jul 2020
103
Eupeodes fumipennis flavidus
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
2 Jul 2020
On California Poppy flower
102
Euschistus sp.
(Brown Stink Bugs)
(Brown Stink Bugs)
2 Jul 2020
101
Lucilia sp.
1 Jul 2020
100
Hesperia juba flavidus
(Juba Skipper)
(Juba Skipper)
1 Jul 2020
98
Condylostylus occidentalis flavidus
27 Jun 2020
97
Pompilidae
(Spider Wasps)
(Spider Wasps)
27 Jun 2020
96
Oxyopes scalaris flavidus
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
27 Jun 2020
95
Polygonum aviculare flavidus
(Prostrate Knotweed)
(Prostrate Knotweed)
27 Jun 2020
94
Papilio rutulus flavidus
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
26 Jun 2020
93
Forficula dentata flavidus
25 Jun 2020
92
Braconidae
(Braconid Wasps)
(Braconid Wasps)
25 Jun 2020
91
Lambdina sp.
24 Jun 2020
90
Euodynerus sp.
23 Jun 2020
89
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 Jun 2020
88
Crioceris duodecimpunctata flavidus
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
(Spotted Asparagus Beetle)
22 Jun 2020
87
Bombus occidentalis flavidus
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
20 Jun 2020
On California Poppy
86
Molorchus ongicollis flavidus
18 Jun 2020
On Mallow-leaf Ninebark leaf. I caught it in a vial, cooled it down in the fridge, and photographed and posted it on iNaturalist.
It was IDed that night by Merrill Peterson (author of Pacific Northwest Insects ).
85
Symmorphus sp.
(Symmorphus)
(Symmorphus)
18 Jun 2020
83
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
18 Jun 2020
82
Bombus mixtus nearcticus
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
(Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee)
16 Jun 2020
81
Adalia bipunctata nearcticus
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
12 Jun 2020
James Bailey: This is a variant of the "multi-spotted" pattern, I suppose. Usually the spots in this form are not combined.
80
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
11 Jun 2020
79
Eulonchus tristis nearcticus
(Dusky Sapphire)
(Dusky Sapphire)
11 Jun 2020
A Jeweled Spider Fly in subfamily Panopinae (tarantula flies)
Identified by Merrill Peterson, author of Pacific Northwest Insects
ZooKeys: Jewelled spider flies of North America (Diptera, Acroceridae)
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77
Chrysoteuchia topiarius nearcticus
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
(Topiary Grass-Veneer)
10 Jun 2020
On grass in lawn. length ~ 1 cm
76
Perithous scurra nearcticus
5 Jun 2020
75
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
5 Jun 2020
74
Sphaerophoria contigua nearcticus
(Tufted Globetail)
(Tufted Globetail)
4 Jun 2020
73
Bombus centralis nearcticus
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
4 Jun 2020
72
Plathemis lydia nearcticus
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
3 Jun 2020
Adult female
71
Merodon equestris nearcticus
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
3 Jun 2020
70
Bombus insularis nearcticus
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
3 Jun 2020
69
Panurginus sp.
2 Jun 2020
Associated Species: Drymocallis Sp
68
Agapostemon virescens nearcticus
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
2 Jun 2020
67
Callopistromyia annulipes nearcticus
(Peacock Fly)
(Peacock Fly)
2 Jun 2020
65
Formica obscuripes nearcticus
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
(Wood, Mound, and Field Ants)
30 May 2020
64
Spizella passerina nearcticus
(Chipping Sparrow)
(Chipping Sparrow)
29 May 2020
63
Xorides californicus nearcticus
29 May 2020
62
Camponotus sp.
Subgenus: Camponotus
(Carpenter Ants)
Subgenus: Camponotus
(Carpenter Ants)
29 May 2020
61
Misumena vatia nearcticus
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
29 May 2020
60
Cosmopepla uhleri nearcticus
28 May 2020
~ 5 mm
59
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes nearcticus
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 May 2020
58
Veronica arvensis nearcticus
(Corn Speedwell)
(Corn Speedwell)
28 May 2020
57
Crabro latipes nearcticus
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
27 May 2020
56
Aedes sp.
27 May 2020
55
Tenthredinini
(Tenthredinini)
(Tenthredinini)
27 May 2020
54
Tetramorium immigrans nearcticus
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
(Immigrant Pavement Ant)
26 May 2020
length 4 mm
53
Cycloneda polita nearcticus
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
(Western Polished Lady Beetle)
24 May 2020
51
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
23 May 2020
With eggs
50
Pelegrina sp.
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
(White-cheeked Jumping Spiders)
23 May 2020
49
Bibio sp.
(March Flies)
(March Flies)
23 May 2020
On a parsley plant, ~ 10 mm
47
Agrocybe acericola nearcticus
22 May 2020
46
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
17 May 2020
44
Taraxacum officinale hageni
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
15 May 2020
43
Rhionaeschna californica hageni
(Calfornia Darner)
(Calfornia Darner)
15 May 2020
42
Hesperis matronalis hageni
(Dame's Rocket)
(Dame's Rocket)
15 May 2020
41
Anthrenus verbasci hageni
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
15 May 2020
Inside the house. 4 mm
40
Spinus tristis hageni
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
11 May 2020
39
Metopiinae
10 May 2020
Netted from snowberry bush.
Length 8 mm
38
Cosmopepla intergressa hageni
9 May 2020
37
Eupeodes volucris hageni
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
(Large-tailed Aphideater)
7 May 2020
36
Platycheirus sp.
(Sedgesitters)
(Sedgesitters)
7 May 2020
35
Andrena prunorum hageni
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
5 May 2020
Netted on a lilac bush, cooled, photographed, and released.
12 mm
Associated Species: Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)
34
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
4 May 2020
33
Sturnus vulgaris hageni
(European Starling)
(European Starling)
4 May 2020
32
Gymnosoma sp.
4 May 2020
31
Anthaxia sp.
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
Subgenus: Melanthaxia
2 May 2020
30
Zonotrichia leucophrys hageni
(White-crowned Sparrow)
(White-crowned Sparrow)
29 Apr 2020
29
Bombylius major hageni
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
28 Apr 2020
28
Orussus thoracicus hageni
(Orussus)
(Orussus)
28 Apr 2020
27
Pachypsylla sp.
(Hackberry Gall Psyllids)
(Hackberry Gall Psyllids)
26 Apr 2020
3 mm. On screen door.
26
Bryopsida
(Joint-toothed Mosses)
(Joint-toothed Mosses)
26 Apr 2020
On a brick pathway. ~ 25 mm patch
25
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
26 Apr 2020
24
Agonopterix alstroemeriana hageni
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
(Poison Hemlock Moth)
26 Apr 2020
23
Lamium amplexicaule hageni
(Henbit Deadnettle)
(Henbit Deadnettle)
24 Apr 2020
22
Armadillidium vulgare hageni
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
24 Apr 2020
21
Deroceras reticulatum hageni
(Milky Slug)
(Milky Slug)
24 Apr 2020
20
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
22 Apr 2020
These two have been sticking their heads out of their hole in my yard all morning.
19
Gravenhorstiini
21 Apr 2020
Length ~ 20 mm
Mating pair observed in garden for a few minutes. Then they flew off onto the car. Then back to the garden where I lost track of them.
BugGuide ID
Mating pair observed in garden for a few minutes. Then they flew off onto the car. Then back to the garden where I lost track of them.
BugGuide ID
18
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Melandrena
(Mining Bees)
21 Apr 2020
17
Autographa californica vagrans
(Alfalfa Looper)
(Alfalfa Looper)
19 Apr 2020
16
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
17 Apr 2020
15
Ypsolopha sp.
17 Apr 2020
14
Scathophaga stercoraria vagrans
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
13 Apr 2020
13
Polistes dominula vagrans
(European Paper Wasp)
(European Paper Wasp)
8 Apr 2020
12
Goniini
8 Apr 2020
On Dandelion flower
11
Bassaniana sp.
8 Apr 2020
10
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
8 Apr 2020
9
Xerophloea peltata vagrans
6 Apr 2020
~ 8 mm
8
Osmia lignaria vagrans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
4 Apr 2020
7
Salticus scenicus vagrans
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
4 Apr 2020
6
Gastrodontoidea
3 Apr 2020
Under firewood. ~ 5mm
5
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
22 Mar 2020
4
Epalpus signifer vagrans
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
21 Mar 2020
3
Thryomanes bewickii vagrans
(Bewick's Wren)
(Bewick's Wren)
19 Mar 2020
2
Rhyparochromus vulgaris vagrans
19 Mar 2020
Captured running around on spruce stump.
Cooled and photographed, 8 mm
1
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
6 Jan 2020