Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2024
190
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
(Herald Moth)
5 Oct 2024
Landed on my wife (Carole's) arm while she was picking apples.
189
Sargus sp.
3 Oct 2024
On inside window sill - dead.
188
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 Sep 2024
Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
187
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
(Burdocks)
31 Aug 2024
Beside garage
186
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 Aug 2024
185
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
(Lupine Bug)
30 Aug 2024
On a saskatoon leaf
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
184
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 Aug 2024
183
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 Aug 2024
Small beetle on a grape leaf
182
Colletes sp.
29 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
181
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 Aug 2024
180
Prionyx sp.
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
179
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 Aug 2024
On front porch. Appeared to be eating an Alaska Yellowjacket just outside the front door in front of the nest entrance.
178
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
177
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
(West Coast Lady)
7 Aug 2024
On common lanender
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
176
Philonthus sp.
6 Aug 2024
In compost
175
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
(Picnic Beetle)
6 Aug 2024
In compost
174
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
(New House Borer)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
173
Forficula dentata
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
172
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
(Codling Moth)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
171
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
170
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
169
Aradus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
168
Acronicta sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
167
Allygus sp.
6 Aug 2024
UI light trap
166
Macaria sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
165
Eudrepanulatrix sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
164
Euxoa sp.
6 Aug 2024
UV light trap
163
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 Aug 2024
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
162
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 Jul 2024
161
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
160
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 Jul 2024
159
Thecophora sp.
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
158
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
157
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 Jul 2024
On front porch rail
156
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
(Forked Globetail)
28 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
155
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 Jul 2024
Mating pair
154
Tragopogon dubius
(Yellow Salsify)
(Yellow Salsify)
27 Jul 2024
In front lawn.
153
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 Jul 2024
This little nymph was sitting on a raspberry leaf waving its spiky tail up and down.
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
152
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
(Creeping Thistle)
27 Jul 2024
Front yard
151
Chlorochroa sp.
27 Jul 2024
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
150
Coelioxys sp.
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
Subgenus: Cyrtocoelioxys
(Sharptail Bees)
27 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
149
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 Jul 2024
On parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
148
Hippodamia convergens
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 Jul 2024
On honey locust leaves
Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)
147
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 Jul 2024
Nesting again in the spruce stump
146
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
26 Jul 2024
On lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
145
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 Jul 2024
On spruce stump
144
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)
143
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 Jul 2024
On Globe Thistle
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
142
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 Jul 2024
141
Tyta luctuosa
(Four-spotted Moth)
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
140
Megachile sp.
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
Subgenus: Xanthosarus
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
24 Jul 2024
On oregano flowers
Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
139
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
(Tiger Flies)
23 Jul 2024
138
Hemipenthes sp.
23 Jul 2024
On bricks of keyhole garden
137
Syritta pipiens
(Common Compost Fly)
(Common Compost Fly)
23 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
136
Ceriana tridens
23 Jul 2024
First of this species seen in the yard.
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
135
Mantis religiosa
(European Mantis)
(European Mantis)
23 Jul 2024
On the side of the shed
134
Buathra sp.
23 Jul 2024
Several of these were flitting around on the globe thistles this morning.
Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)
133
Mordellinae
23 Jul 2024
On garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
132
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 Jul 2024
On a raspberry
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
131
Thereva sp.
21 Jul 2024
On ground next to compost
This female appeared to be ovipositing in the ground.
130
Telenominae
20 Jul 2024
Emerged from stink bug eggs found on golden currant leaves on 27 July 2024.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
129
Xestoleptura crassipes
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
128
Coccinella trifasciata
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
127
Bombus nevadensis
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 Jul 2024
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
126
Myathropa florea
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 Jul 2024
Visiting garden parsley flowers
Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
125
Bombus appositus
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
19 Jul 2024
On Common Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
124
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 Jul 2024
The Aphid wasps have found a new place to nest in the yard. For many years they nested in a brush pile on the north side of the house. Now it's in an old woodpile by the compost. There are dozens of holes with lots of sawdust on the ground to mark th ...
123
Anthophora urbana
(Urbane Digger Bee)
(Urbane Digger Bee)
16 Jul 2024
On Common Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
122
Microgastrinae
14 Jul 2024
On inside kitchen window,
3 mm
Collection #2895
121
Enallagma sp.
(Bluets)
(Bluets)
12 Jul 2024
120
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 Jul 2024
On hollyhock buds
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
119
Coccinella septempunctata
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
118
Synanthedon bibionipennis
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 Jul 2024
On a raspberry leaf
Male
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
117
Phalangium opilio
(European Harvestman)
(European Harvestman)
10 Jul 2024
On bathroom wall. Never seen one in the house before.
116
Brachymeria sp.
4 Jul 2024
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.
Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)
115
Sceliphron caementarium
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 Jul 2024
On Golden Currant flowers
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
114
Plantago lanceolata
(Ribwort Plantain)
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 Jul 2024
North of raspberry patch
113
Gasteruption sp.
1 Jul 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
112
Dichrorampha sp.
1 Jul 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers in south garden next to driveway
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
111
Elymus repens
(Quack Grass)
(Quack Grass)
1 Jul 2024
In south garden next to driveway
110
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 Jun 2024
On north side of garage
109
Hypochaeris radicata vagrans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 Jun 2024
Front yard weed
108
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
107
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 Jun 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
106
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
(Grass Flies)
28 Jun 2024
On outside wall
105
Mycterus sp.
27 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
104
Hylaeus sp.
26 Jun 2024
On Ocean Spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
103
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 Jun 2024
On ocean spray flowers
Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)
102
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
(Curly Dock)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope
101
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 Jun 2024
On south side slope.
100
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
25 Jun 2024
On side of shed
99
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
98
Tipulinae
Subgenus: Tipula
Subgenus: Tipula
25 Jun 2024
In our un-mowed front lawn
97
Pimpla sp.
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
96
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
24 Jun 2024
95
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
(Nipplewort)
24 Jun 2024
94
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
93
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
92
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 Jun 2024
91
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 Jun 2024
On Pacific Ninebark leaf
Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)
90
Ichneumoninae
24 Jun 2024
On hollyhock leaf, near raspberry patch
Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
89
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
88
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
(Wood Avens)
23 Jun 2024
87
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 Jun 2024
On wall of front garden.
I've seen quite of few of these this year, though not as many as previous summers.
86
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Male
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
85
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
(Common Whitetail)
22 Jun 2024
On raspberry stalk
Adult female
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
84
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
22 Jun 2024
On Red Valerian in front garden
Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
83
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
(Furrow Bees)
22 Jun 2024
On Gaillardia pulchella flowers
Associated Species: Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket)
82
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
(Rain Beetle)
21 Jun 2024
81
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
80
Hoplitis sp.
(Small Mason Bees)
(Small Mason Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers.
These beautiful bees absolutely love this plant. Whenever the weather is nice, several of these bees are visiting these flowers.
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
79
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
(Nomad Bees)
21 Jun 2024
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
78
Lygus sp.
20 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)
77
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
(Blood Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
76
Osmia sp.
(Mason Bees)
(Mason Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers
Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)
75
Anthrenus sp.
(Carpet Beetles)
(Carpet Beetles)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
74
Ancistrocerus sp.
19 Jun 2024
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
73
Halictus sp.
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
Subgenus: Seladonia
(Furrow Bees)
19 Jun 2024
On Common Yarrow flowers
Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
72
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)
71
Ernobius sp.
18 Jun 2024
Swept from grass, 4 mm
70
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.
69
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 Jun 2024
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
68
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
(American Goldfinch)
16 Jun 2024
67
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
(Northern Crescent)
13 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat
Confirmed by Merrill Peterson, the of Pacific Northwest Insects
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
66
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)
65
Anoecia sp.
12 Jun 2024
On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum).
Looks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem.
There are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way.
Protocarnivorous? ...
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
64
Gymnosoma sp.
12 Jun 2024
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
63
Bromus hordeaceus vagrans
(Common Soft Brome)
(Common Soft Brome)
12 Jun 2024
In garden north of driveway
62
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 Jun 2024
61
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
12 Jun 2024
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
60
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
(Orchard Grass)
12 Jun 2024
59
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 Jun 2024
On front porch wall.
58
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
(Western Calligrapher)
8 Jun 2024
On grass flower in front yard
57
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 Jun 2024
On raspberry leaf
daniel-gilbert corrected my ID on iNat. And since he specializes in clear-winged moths, I've changed my ID from Strawberry Crown Moth (Synanthedon bibionipennis).
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
56
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 Jun 2024
In garden on side of driveway.
55
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
(Common Ringlet)
6 Jun 2024
On east wall of the house,
54
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 Jun 2024
In front garden
53
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 Jun 2024
On front porch
52
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)
51
Eristalis hirta vagrans
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
(Black-footed Drone Fly)
5 Jun 2024
50
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
(Meal Moth)
3 Jun 2024
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
49
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 Jun 2024
On spruce stump
48
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 Jun 2024
47
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
(Western Honey Bee)
1 Jun 2024
On raspberry flower
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
46
Vespula altropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 Jun 2024
On inside window sill.
45
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 Jun 2024
On Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
44
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
(Western Aphideater)
1 Jun 2024
On Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower) flower
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
43
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 Jun 2024
42
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
(Blow Flies)
1 Jun 2024
41
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May 2024
40
Anthomyia sp.
28 May 2024
On Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
39
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May 2024
38
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May 2024
On Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)
37
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May 2024
36
Geranium sanguineum vagrans
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
(Bloody Crane's-Bill)
26 May 2024
35
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May 2024
Front porch table, 3 mm
34
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
(False Puffball)
24 May 2024
On birch stump
33
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May 2024
A new species for the yard!
male
32
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May 2024
On a sticky geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
31
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
(American Crow)
20 May 2024
First crow at the bird feeder.
30
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
19 May 2024
Captured from a Rydberg's penstemon flower in the north garden. Cooled and photographed. But it flew off before I could get a good photo.
29
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
(Evening Grosbeak)
18 May 2024
First Evening Grosbeaks that I've seen in the yard.
28
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May 2024
On front porch
27
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May 2024
On Sticky Geranium flower
Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)
26
Empis sp.
13 May 2024
25
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May 2024
On neighbor's tree.
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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.
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Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May 2024
22
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May 2024
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
21
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
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Habropoda cineraria vagrans
(Ashy Digger Bee)
(Ashy Digger Bee)
22 Apr 2024
Visiting golden currant flowers.
I thought it was a Common Digger Bee (Anthophora sp.), but was corrected by ahaw.
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
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Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 Apr 2024
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
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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.
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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.
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Ptinus sp.
14 Apr 2024
4 mm
On spruce stump
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Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 Apr 2024
On Golden Currant
Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
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Listrus sp.
12 Apr 2024
On front porch window.
~3 mm
13
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
(Elongate Springtails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick in front of spruce stump.
~ 4 mm
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Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 Apr 2024
Under a brick in front of the spruce stump. 8 mm
This is the first live snail that I've seen in the yard, though I have seen a few empty shells laying around.
11
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 Apr 2024
10
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
2 Apr 2024
9
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
(Common Sawflies)
2 Apr 2024
On the side of the shed
8
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 Apr 2024
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
These two have been working on their nest for the last few days. I hope they stick around to complete it.
7
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
26 Mar 2024
6
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 Mar 2024
Front porch
5
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 Mar 2024
4
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
14 Feb 2024
On the inside of a window.
Female
3
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 Jan 2024
From side of compost bin
~ 3 mm
2
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
(Flea Beetles)
29 Jan 2024
On the side of the house.
2.5 mm
1
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
29 Jan 2024
On side of house.
10 mm