Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2024
230
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
1 Jan 2025
First bird of the new year!
229
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 Dec 2024
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
228
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 Dec 2024
On the inside window sill.
227
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 Dec 2024
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
226
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 Nov 2024
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
225
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 Nov 2024
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
224
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
27 Nov 2024
In bathtub. Body length ~ 6 mm
223
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 Nov 2024
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
222
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
23 Nov 2024
221
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
23 Nov 2024
On side of garage, wingspan ~25mm
220
Fomitopsis sp.
2 Nov 2024
On an old, dying cherry tree
219
Scymnus sp.
23 Oct 2024
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
218
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 Oct 2024
217
Sargus sp.
3 Oct 2024
216
Pinus sylvestris
(Scots Pine)
(Scots Pine)
1 Sep 2024
215
Allium tuberosum
(Garlic Chives)
(Garlic Chives)
1 Sep 2024
214
Satureja montana
(Winter Savory)
(Winter Savory)
1 Sep 2024
213
Vitis sp.
(Grape Vines)
(Grape Vines)
1 Sep 2024
212
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
211
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
210
Picea engelmannii
(Engelmann Spruce)
(Engelmann Spruce)
31 Aug 2024
This is a spruce tree in our backyard. I have always assumed that it was a blue spruce (Picea pungens), but I\'m pretty sure that it\'s not. Now I\'m trying to figure out what it is.\r\n\r\nThe top cone is one that I figure the squirrels have strippe ...
209
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
small beetle on grape leaf
208
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
207
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 Aug 2024
206
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 Aug 2024
205
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
204
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 Aug 2024
203
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 Aug 2024
202
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
201
Prionyx sp.
7 Aug 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
200
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
199
Philonthus sp.
6 Aug 2024
In compost
198
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
197
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 Aug 2024
In compost
196
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 Aug 2024
U V light trap
195
Macaria adonis
6 Aug 2024
194
Forficula dentata
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
193
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
192
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
191
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
190
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
189
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
188
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
187
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
186
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
185
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
184
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
30 Jul 2024
On basil flowers
183
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2024
On globe thistle flowers
182
Buathra perplexa
29 Jul 2024
181
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrrow
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
180
Pompilinae
29 Jul 2024
On common yarrow
179
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 Jul 2024
178
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 Jul 2024
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
177
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
176
Thecophora sp.
28 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
175
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
(Sharptail Bees)
27 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
174
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
173
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Jul 2024
Nymph waving its tail up and down on a raspberry leaf\r\n
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
172
Tragopogon dubius
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 Jul 2024
In front lawn.
171
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 Jul 2024
Mating
170
Chlorochroa sp.
27 Jul 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
169
Solidago canadensis
(Canada Goldenrod)
(Canada Goldenrod)
27 Jul 2024
168
Hippodamia convergens
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 Jul 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
167
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 Jul 2024
166
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
165
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
164
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 Jul 2024
163
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 Jul 2024
162
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
161
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
25 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
160
Echinops sp.
(Globe Thistles)
(Globe Thistles)
25 Jul 2024
159
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On globe thistle
158
Tyta luctuosa vagans
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
157
Mordellini
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
156
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
155
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
154
Hemipenthes sp.
23 Jul 2024
153
Mantis religiosa vagans
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 Jul 2024
On the shed wall.
152
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
23 Jul 2024
151
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 Jul 2024
150
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 Jul 2024
On raspberry plant
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
149
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground beside compost
148
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
On Garden Parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
147
Bombus nevadensis vagans
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 Jul 2024
On Hollyhock flower
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
146
Coccinella trifasciata vagans
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
145
Xestoleptura crassipes vagans
20 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
144
Telenominae
19 Jul 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)
143
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 Jul 2024
Nesting in an old woodpile
142
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
141
Anthophora urbana vagans
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 Jul 2024
On Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
140
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 Jul 2024
Visiting Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
139
Microgastrinae
15 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
138
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
12 Jul 2024
137
Rubus idaeus vagans
(Red Raspberry)
(Red Raspberry)
11 Jul 2024
136
Synanthedon bibionipennis vagans
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
135
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
134
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 Jul 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
133
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 Jul 2024
On the bathroom wall
132
Brachymeria sp.
4 Jul 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
131
Ribes rubrum vagans
(Red Currant)
(Red Currant)
3 Jul 2024
130
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
129
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
128
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
127
Gasteruption sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
126
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
125
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 Jun 2024
124
Hypochaeris radicata vagrans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
123
Kleidocerys sp.
29 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
122
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
121
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 Jun 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
120
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 Jun 2024
On outside wall
119
Euodynerus foraminatus vagrans
27 Jun 2024
On California Poppy flower
118
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
117
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
116
Mycterus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
115
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
114
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope.
113
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
25 Jun 2024
On side of shed
112
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
111
Tipulinae
25 Jun 2024
110
Pimpla sp.
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
109
Ichneumoninae
24 Jun 2024
On hollyhock leaf
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
108
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
107
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
106
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 Jun 2024
105
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
104
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 Jun 2024
103
Agapostemon virescens vagrans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
102
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 Jun 2024
101
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
100
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
99
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 Jun 2024
98
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
97
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
96
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 Jun 2024
On ground, ~ 15 mm
95
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
94
Lygus sp.
20 Jun 2024
93
Berytidae
(Stilt Bugs)
(Stilt Bugs)
20 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
92
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
91
Anthrenus verbasci vagrans
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
90
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 Jun 2024
On Geranium sanguineum flower
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
89
Osmia coloradensis vagrans
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
88
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
(Common Carpet Beetle)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
87
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
86
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 Jun 2024
On Hesperis matronalis flowers
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
85
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flower
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
84
Tryphonini
18 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
83
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
82
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 Jun 2024
Male plant with yellow flowers on the left.
Female plant with red flowers.
81
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 Jun 2024
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
80
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
18 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
79
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
78
Odontocolon sp.
16 Jun 2024
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
77
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 Jun 2024
76
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower bucwheat
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
75
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 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)
74
Macrosiphini
12 Jun 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)
73
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
Garden north of driveway
72
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 Jun 2024
71
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
70
Festuca idahoensis vagrans
(Idaho Fescue)
(Idaho Fescue)
12 Jun 2024
69
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 Jun 2024
68
Gymnosoma sp.
12 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
67
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch
66
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 Jun 2024
65
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 Jun 2024
64
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
63
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 Jun 2024
On east wall of the house,
62
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
61
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
5 Jun 2024
On Dame\'s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) flower
Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
60
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 Jun 2024
On front porch
59
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 Jun 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
58
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 Jun 2024
57
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
56
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 Jun 2024
55
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
54
Vespula atropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 Jun 2024
On inside window sill.
53
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 Jun 2024
52
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 Jun 2024
51
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 Jun 2024
50
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
49
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May 2024
48
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May 2024
47
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
46
Anthomyia sp.
28 May 2024
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
45
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
44
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
43
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
42
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On a birch stump
41
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May 2024
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
40
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
39
Astur cooperii vagrans
22 May 2024
38
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May 2024
On a sticky geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
37
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
20 May 2024
First crow at the bird feeder.
36
Balsamorhiza sp.
(Balsamroots)
(Balsamroots)
19 May 2024
35
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.
34
Hesperiphona vespertina vagrans
18 May 2024
33
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May 2024
32
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May 2024
On front porch
31
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May 2024
30
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.
28
Megatoma variegata vagrans
10 May 2024
In bathroom, 4 mm
27
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May 2024
26
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May 2024
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
25
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
24
Leucophora sp.
27 Apr 2024
Length ~5mm
23
Anthophora pacifica vagrans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
(Pacific Digger Bee)
22 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
22
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 Apr 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
21
Polygonia satyrus vagrans
(Satyr Comma)
(Satyr Comma)
20 Apr 2024
First butterfly of the year - at least that I've seen so far in the yard.
20
Gravenhorstiini
20 Apr 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.
19
Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
18
Listrus sp.
12 Apr 2024
On front porch window.\n~3 mm
17
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
16
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
15
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick. ~ 4 mm
14
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 Apr 2024
13
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 Apr 2024
12
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 Apr 2024
On the side of the shed.
11
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 Apr 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
10
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 Mar 2024
Front porch
9
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 Mar 2024
8
Crocus neapolitanus vagrans
(Crocuses)
(Crocuses)
16 Mar 2024
First flower in garden.
7
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 Mar 2024
6
Acer saccharinum vagrans
(Silver Maple)
(Silver Maple)
6 Mar 2024
5
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
23 Feb 2024
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
4
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 Feb 2024
On the inside of a window.
3
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 Jan 2024
On the side of the house.\n2.5 mm
2
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 Jan 2024
On side of house. 10 mm
1
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm