Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2024
217
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
1 January, 2025
First bird of the new year!
216
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 December, 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
215
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 December, 2024
On the inside window sill.
214
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 December, 2024
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
213
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 November, 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
212
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 November, 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
211
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
27 November, 2024
In bathtub. Body length ~ 6 mm
210
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 November, 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
209
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
23 November, 2024
208
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
23 November, 2024
On side of garage, wingspan ~25mm
207
Fomitopsis sp.
2 November, 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree
206
Scymnus sp.
23 October, 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
205
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 October, 2024
204
Sargus sp.
3 October, 2024
203
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 September, 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
202
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 August, 2024
201
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 August, 2024
200
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
199
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 August, 2024
198
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 August, 2024
197
Colletes sp.
29 August, 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
196
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 August, 2024
195
Prionyx sp.
7 August, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
194
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 August, 2024
193
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
192
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 August, 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
191
Philonthus sp.
6 August, 2024
In compost
190
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 August, 2024
In compost
189
Acronicta mansueta
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
188
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 August, 2024
U V light trap
187
Allygus sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
186
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
185
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
184
Forficula dentata
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
183
Euxoa sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
182
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
181
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
180
Aradus sp.
6 August, 2024
UV light trap
179
Macaria adonis
6 August, 2024
178
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 August, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
177
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
30 July, 2024
On basil flowers
176
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
175
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2024
On globe thistle flowers
174
Buathra perplexa
29 July, 2024
173
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 July, 2024
On common yarrrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
172
Pompilinae
29 July, 2024
On common yarrow
171
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 July, 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
170
Thecophora sp.
28 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
169
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 July, 2024
168
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
167
Chlorochroa sp.
27 July, 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
166
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 July, 2024
Mating
165
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
27 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
164
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 July, 2024
Nymph waving its tail up and down on a raspberry leaf\r\n
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
163
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 July, 2024
162
Tragopogon dubius
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 July, 2024
In front lawn.
161
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
160
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 July, 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
159
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 July, 2024
158
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 July, 2024
157
Hippodamia convergens
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 July, 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
156
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 July, 2024
155
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
154
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024
On globe thistle
153
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
25 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
152
Tyta luctuosa vagans
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 July, 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
151
Mantis religiosa vagans
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 July, 2024
On the shed wall.
150
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
149
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
148
Mordellini
23 July, 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
147
Hemipenthes sp.
23 July, 2024
146
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 July, 2024
145
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 July, 2024
144
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 July, 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
143
Thereva sp.
21 July, 2024
On ground beside compost
142
Bombus nevadensis vagans
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 July, 2024
On Hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
141
Coccinella trifasciata vagans
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 July, 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
140
Xestoleptura crassipes vagans
20 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
139
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 July, 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
138
Telenominae
19 July, 2024
This was one of many that emerged from stink bug eggs that I collected from golden currant leaves on 27 June 24.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
137
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 July, 2024
On Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
136
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 July, 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
135
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 July, 2024
Nesting in an old woodpile
134
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 July, 2024
Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
133
Microgastrinae
15 July, 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
132
Enallagma carunculatum vagans
(Tule Bluet)
(Tule Bluet)
12 July, 2024
131
Synanthedon bibionipennis vagans
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
130
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 July, 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
129
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 July, 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
128
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 July, 2024
On the bathroom wall
127
Brachymeria sp.
4 July, 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
126
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 July, 2024
125
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 July, 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
124
Phylinae
2 July, 2024
3 mm
123
Dichrorampha vancouverana vagans
1 July, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
122
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 July, 2024
121
Gasteruption sp.
1 July, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
120
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 June, 2024
119
Hypochaeris radicata vagrans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 June, 2024
Front yard weed
118
Kleidocerys sp.
29 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
117
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 June, 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
116
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 June, 2024
On outside wall
115
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 June, 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
114
Euodynerus foraminatus vagrans
27 June, 2024
On California Poppy flower
113
Mycterus sp.
26 June, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
112
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 June, 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
111
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 June, 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
110
Tipulinae
25 June, 2024
109
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 June, 2024
108
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
25 June, 2024
On side of shed
107
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 June, 2024
On south side slope.
106
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 June, 2024
On spruce stump
105
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
104
Pimpla sp.
24 June, 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
103
Agapostemon virescens vagrans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
102
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
101
Ichneumoninae
24 June, 2024
On hollyhock leaf
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
100
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 June, 2024
99
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 June, 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
98
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 June, 2024
97
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
96
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 June, 2024
95
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
94
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 June, 2024
93
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
92
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 June, 2024
On ground, ~ 15 mm
91
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
90
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 June, 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
89
Lygus sp.
20 June, 2024
88
Berytidae
(Stilt Bugs)
(Stilt Bugs)
20 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
87
Osmia coloradensis vagrans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
86
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
85
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 June, 2024
On Geranium sanguineum flower
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
84
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
83
Anthrenus verbasci vagrans
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
82
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
81
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flower
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
80
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 June, 2024
On Hesperis matronalis flowers
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
79
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 June, 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
78
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
18 June, 2024
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
77
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 June, 2024
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
76
Ernobius sp.
18 June, 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
75
Tryphonini
18 June, 2024
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
74
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 June, 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers on the left.
Female plant with red flowers.
73
Odontocolon sp.
16 June, 2024
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
72
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 June, 2024
71
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 June, 2024
On Parsnipflower bucwheat
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
70
Gymnosoma sp.
12 June, 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
69
Anoecia sp.
12 June, 2024
On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)\r\n\r\nLooks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem. \r\nThere are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way. \r\n\r\nProtocarnivorous? ...
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
68
Macrosiphini
12 June, 2024
On a sticky germanium leaf - along with another dozen that appear to be stuck to the sticky hairs.
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
67
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 June, 2024
Garden north of driveway
66
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 June, 2024
65
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 June, 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
64
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 June, 2024
63
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 June, 2024
On front porch
62
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 June, 2024
61
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
60
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 June, 2024
59
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 June, 2024
On east wall of the house,
58
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 June, 2024
On front porch
57
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 June, 2024
56
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
5 June, 2024
On Dame\'s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) flower
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
55
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 June, 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
54
Vespula atropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 June, 2024
On inside window sill.
53
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
52
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 June, 2024
51
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 June, 2024
50
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 June, 2024
49
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 June, 2024
48
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
47
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 June, 2024
46
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 June, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
45
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May, 2024
44
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May, 2024
43
Anthomyia sp.
28 May, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
42
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May, 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
41
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May, 2024
40
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May, 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
39
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May, 2024
On a birch stump
38
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May, 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
37
Astur cooperii vagrans
22 May, 2024
36
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May, 2024
35
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May, 2024
On a sticky geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
34
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
20 May, 2024
First crow at the bird feeder.
33
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
19 May, 2024
Captured from a Rydberg\'s penstemon flower. Cooled and photographed. But flew off before I could get a good photo.
32
Hesperiphona vespertina vagrans
18 May, 2024
31
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May, 2024
30
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May, 2024
On front porch
29
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May, 2024
28
Empis sp.
13 May, 2024
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Accipiter cooperii vagrans
(Cooper's Hawk)
(Cooper's Hawk)
12 May, 2024
We put our birds, Salt and Vinegar, outside on the front porch this morning and a Cooper's hawk arrived and sat on top of the cage! It flew away when it saw us.
26
Megatoma variegata vagrans
10 May, 2024
In bathroom, 4 mm
25
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May, 2024
24
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May, 2024
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
23
Helicoverpa zea vagrans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May, 2024
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
22
Leucophora sp.
27 April, 2024
Length ~5mm
21
Anthophora pacifica vagrans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
22 April, 2024
On Golden Currant
20
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 April, 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
19
Gravenhorstiini
20 April, 2024
The first ones I've seen this spring. There were quite a few flying just above the ground in the backyard raspberry patch.
I netted one, cooled it down, took some (bad) photos, and released it.
18
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 April, 2024
First butterfly of the year - at least that I've seen so far in the yard.
17
Ptinus sp.
14 April, 2024
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
16
Listrus sp.
12 April, 2024
On front porch window.\n~3 mm
15
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 April, 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
14
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 April, 2024
13
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 April, 2024
Under a brick. ~ 4 mm
12
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 April, 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
11
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 April, 2024
10
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 April, 2024
On the side of the shed.
9
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 April, 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
8
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 March, 2024
Front porch
7
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 March, 2024
6
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 March, 2024
5
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
23 February, 2024
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
4
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 February, 2024
On the inside of a window.
3
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 January, 2024
On side of house. 10 mm
2
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 January, 2024
On the side of the house.\n2.5 mm
1
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 January, 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm