Life On A Quarter Acre

Yard and Year Lists

Taxa seen in 2024

217
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
1 January, 2025 12:00 am
First bird of the new year!
216
Sergiolus montanus
(Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider)
30 December, 2024 11:13 am
On dining room table.\n~ 4.5 mm body length
215
Brochymena affinis
(Rough Stink Bugs)
26 December, 2024 4:27 pm
On the inside window sill.
214
Physcia aipolia
(Hoary Rosette Lichen)
22 December, 2024 2:28 pm
Thallus diameter ~ 15 mm\nOn the bark of a honey locust tree

Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

213
Lauxaniidae
(Lauxaniid Flies)
29 November, 2024 5:25 pm
Found dead in garage. ~ 3 mm
212
Polycauliona polycarpa
28 November, 2024 2:10 pm
On an apple tree branch.\r\nApothecia ~ 1 mm diameter.
211
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
27 November, 2024 5:13 pm
In bathtub. Body length ~ 6 mm
210
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
(Stonewall Rim Lichen)
24 November, 2024 4:08 pm
On the horizontal surface of a concrete block. 35 mm diameter.
209
Geranium pusillum
(Small-flowered Crane's-Bill)
23 November, 2024 3:44 pm
208
Operophtera bruceata
(Bruce Spanworm Moth)
23 November, 2024 1:00 pm
On side of garage, wingspan ~25mm
207
Fomitopsis sp.
2 November, 2024 10:57 am
On an old, dying cherry tree
206
Scymnus sp.
23 October, 2024 8:57 am
Found on inside of window. 3 mm
205
Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Herald Moth)
5 October, 2024 8:26 pm
204
Sargus sp.
3 October, 2024 10:49 am
203
Ammophila sp.
(Thread-waisted Sand Wasps)
1 September, 2024 1:24 pm


Associated Species: Satureja montana (Winter Savory)

202
Arctium sp.
(Burdocks)
31 August, 2024 11:05 am
201
Brachymyrmex depilis
(Hairless Rover Ant)
30 August, 2024 7:16 pm
200
Phyllobaenus sp.
30 August, 2024 12:28 pm
small beetle on grape leaf
199
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
30 August, 2024 12:16 pm
198
Megalotomus quinquespinosus
(Lupine Bug)
30 August, 2024 12:07 pm
197
Colletes sp.
29 August, 2024 6:13 pm


Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

196
Lactuca serriola
(Prickly Lettuce)
17 August, 2024 10:33 am
195
Prionyx sp.
7 August, 2024 5:53 pm
On oregano flowers

Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

194
Vespula pensylvanica
(Western Yellowjacket)
7 August, 2024 4:35 pm
193
Hyles lineata
(White-lined Sphinx)
7 August, 2024 1:09 pm


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

192
Vanessa annabella
(West Coast Lady)
7 August, 2024 12:36 pm


Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

191
Philonthus sp.
6 August, 2024 4:01 pm
In compost
190
Glischrochilus fasciatus
(Picnic Beetle)
6 August, 2024 4:01 pm
In compost
189
Acronicta mansueta
6 August, 2024 2:54 pm
UV light trap
188
Arhopalus productus
(New House Borer)
6 August, 2024 2:53 pm
U V light trap
187
Allygus sp.
6 August, 2024 11:17 am
UV light trap
186
Dioryctria sp.
(Conifer Coneworm Moths)
6 August, 2024 8:48 am
UV light trap
185
Cydia pomonella
(Codling Moth)
6 August, 2024 8:48 am
UV light trap
184
Forficula dentata
6 August, 2024 8:46 am
UV light trap
183
Euxoa sp.
6 August, 2024 8:44 am
UV light trap
182
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
6 August, 2024 8:44 am
UV light trap
181
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
6 August, 2024 8:40 am
UV light trap
180
Aradus sp.
6 August, 2024 8:37 am
UV light trap
179
Macaria adonis
6 August, 2024 8:32 am
178
Xestoleptura crassicornis
1 August, 2024 8:28 pm


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

177
Megachile rotundata
(Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee)
30 July, 2024 3:48 pm
On basil flowers
176
Philanthus gibbosus
(Hump-backed Beewolf)
30 July, 2024 3:36 pm
On parsley flowers
175
Bombus rufocinctus
(Red-belted Bumble Bee)
29 July, 2024 4:12 pm
On globe thistle flowers
174
Buathra perplexa
29 July, 2024 4:06 pm
173
Cerceris sp.
(Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies)
29 July, 2024 3:46 pm
On common yarrrow

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

172
Pompilinae
29 July, 2024 3:46 pm
On common yarrow
171
Enoplognatha ovata
(Common Candy-striped Spider)
28 July, 2024 12:15 pm
What is that white-spotted thing on its abdomen?
170
Thecophora sp.
28 July, 2024 11:59 am
On oregano flowers

Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

169
Melanoplus bivittatus
(Two-striped Grasshopper)
28 July, 2024 11:26 am
168
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
(Forked Globetail)
28 July, 2024 10:12 am
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

167
Chlorochroa sp.
27 July, 2024 2:35 pm
On Douglas Hawthorn fruit

Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)

166
Cercyonis pegala
(Common Wood-Nymph)
27 July, 2024 2:31 pm
Mating
165
Coelioxys sp.
(Sharptail Bees)
27 July, 2024 12:28 pm
On oregano flowers

Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

164
Fieberiella florii
(Privet Leafhopper)
27 July, 2024 11:11 am
Nymph waving its tail up and down on a raspberry leaf\r\n

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

163
Cirsium arvense
(Creeping Thistle)
27 July, 2024 9:47 am
162
Tragopogon dubius
(Yellow Salsify)
27 July, 2024 12:00 am
In front lawn.
161
Halictus rubicundus
(Orange-legged Furrow Bee)
26 July, 2024 2:53 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

160
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
26 July, 2024 2:47 pm
On lavender flowers

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

159
Dolichovespula arenaria
(Common Aerial Yellowjacket)
26 July, 2024 2:40 pm
158
Isodontia elegans
(Elegant Grass-carrying Wasps)
26 July, 2024 2:38 pm
157
Hippodamia convergens
(Convergent Lady Beetle)
26 July, 2024 11:50 am
On honey locust leaves

Associated Species: Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

156
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
25 July, 2024 5:21 pm
155
Bombus huntii
(Hunt's Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024 4:12 pm


Associated Species: Echinops Sp (Globe Thistles)

154
Bombus vagans vagans
(Half-black Bumble Bee)
25 July, 2024 4:12 pm
On globe thistle
153
Heriades sp.
Subgenus: Neotrypetes
(Armored-Resin Bees)
25 July, 2024 4:08 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

152
Tyta luctuosa vagans
(Four-spotted Moth)
24 July, 2024 11:11 am
On oregano flowers

Associated Species: Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

151
Mantis religiosa vagans
(European Mantis)
23 July, 2024 3:46 pm
On the shed wall.
150
Syritta pipiens vagans
(Common Compost Fly)
23 July, 2024 12:33 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

149
Ceriana tridens vagans
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

148
Mordellini
23 July, 2024 12:31 pm
On parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

147
Hemipenthes sp.
23 July, 2024 12:30 pm
146
Ochlodes sylvanoides vagans
(Woodland Skipper)
23 July, 2024 12:29 pm
145
Coenosia sp.
(Tiger Flies)
23 July, 2024 10:18 am
144
Chrysoperla sp.
(Common Green Lacewings)
22 July, 2024 11:29 am
On raspberry plant

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

143
Thereva sp.
21 July, 2024 12:44 pm
On ground beside compost
142
Bombus nevadensis vagans
(Nevada Bumble Bee)
20 July, 2024 7:35 pm
On Hollyhock flower

Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

141
Coccinella trifasciata vagans
(Three-banded Lady Beetle)
20 July, 2024 7:33 pm
On garden parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

140
Xestoleptura crassipes vagans
20 July, 2024 7:29 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

139
Myathropa florea vagans
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
20 July, 2024 12:23 pm
On Garden Parsley flowers

Associated Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)

138
Telenominae
19 July, 2024 11:06 am
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)
16 July, 2024 8:38 pm
On Lavender flowers

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

136
Megachile perihirta vagans
(Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees)
16 July, 2024 8:34 pm
Visiting Lavender flowers

Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)

135
Pemphredon sp.
(Typical Aphid Wasps)
16 July, 2024 5:28 pm
Nesting in an old woodpile
134
Bombus appositus vagans
(White-shouldered Bumble Bee)
16 July, 2024 10:43 am


Associated Species: Delphinium ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-Spur)

133
Microgastrinae
15 July, 2024 1:09 pm
On inside kitchen window, \n3 mm
132
Enallagma carunculatum vagans
(Tule Bluet)
12 July, 2024 4:24 pm
131
Synanthedon bibionipennis vagans
(Strawberry Crown Moth)
11 July, 2024 3:56 pm
On a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

130
Coccinella septempunctata vagans
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
11 July, 2024 11:30 am
On a raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

129
Camponotus laevissimus vagans
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
11 July, 2024 11:25 am
On hollyhock buds

Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

128
Phalangium opilio vagans
(European Harvestman)
10 July, 2024 2:31 pm
On the bathroom wall
127
Brachymeria sp.
4 July, 2024 3:12 pm
~ 5 mm. On Douglas Hawthorn fruit.

Associated Species: Crataegus douglasii (Douglas Hawthorn)

126
Plantago lanceolata vagans
(Ribwort Plantain)
3 July, 2024 6:23 pm
125
Sceliphron caementarium vagans
(Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp)
3 July, 2024 12:15 pm


Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

124
Phylinae
2 July, 2024 5:28 pm
3 mm
123
Dichrorampha vancouverana vagans
1 July, 2024 5:48 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

122
Elymus repens vagans
(Quack Grass)
1 July, 2024 4:03 pm
121
Gasteruption sp.
1 July, 2024 4:02 pm
On Ocean Spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

120
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
30 June, 2024 1:09 pm
119
Hypochaeris radicata vagrans
(Common Cat's-Ear)
30 June, 2024 12:24 pm
Front yard weed
118
Kleidocerys sp.
29 June, 2024 4:51 pm
On Ocean Spray flowers
117
Papilio eurymedon vagrans
(Pale Swallowtail)
29 June, 2024 4:46 pm
On Red Valerian

Associated Species: Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)

116
Chloropinae
(Grass Flies)
28 June, 2024 12:20 pm
On outside wall
115
Adalia bipunctata vagrans
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
28 June, 2024 9:41 am
On Golden Currant

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

114
Euodynerus foraminatus vagrans
27 June, 2024 4:32 pm
On California Poppy flower
113
Mycterus sp.
26 June, 2024 7:35 pm
On ocean spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

112
Bombus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Bumble Bee)
26 June, 2024 5:51 pm
On ocean spray flowers

Associated Species: Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

111
Hylaeus punctatus vagrans
(Punctate Masked Bee)
26 June, 2024 3:13 pm
On Ocean Spray flowers
110
Tipulinae
25 June, 2024 6:53 pm
109
Rumex crispus vagrans
(Curly Dock)
25 June, 2024 4:16 pm
108
Platycryptus californicus vagrans
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
25 June, 2024 12:00 am
On side of shed
107
Delphinium ajacis vagrans
(Doubtful Knight's-Spur)
25 June, 2024 12:00 am
On south side slope.
106
Dolichovespula maculata vagrans
(Bald-faced Hornet)
25 June, 2024 12:00 am
On spruce stump
105
Crabro latipes vagrans
(Shield-handed Wasps)
24 June, 2024 3:06 pm
On Pacific Ninebark leaf

Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)

104
Pimpla sp.
24 June, 2024 3:04 pm
On Pacific Ninebark leaf

Associated Species: Physocarpus capitus (Pacific Ninebark)

103
Agapostemon virescens vagrans
(Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee)
24 June, 2024 1:49 pm
On raspberry leaf
102
Strymon melinus vagrans
(Gray Hairstreak)
24 June, 2024 1:49 pm
On raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

101
Ichneumoninae
24 June, 2024 1:45 pm
On hollyhock leaf

Associated Species: Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

100
Oxalis corniculata vagrans
(Creeping Woodsorrel)
24 June, 2024 12:00 am
99
Agrilus cuprescens vagrans
(Rose Stem Girdler)
24 June, 2024 12:00 am
On raspberry leaf

Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

98
Lapsana communis vagrans
(Nipplewort)
24 June, 2024 12:00 am
97
Polistes aurifer vagrans
(Golden Paper Wasp)
23 June, 2024 5:11 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides\r\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

96
Geum urbanum vagrans
(Wood Avens)
23 June, 2024 12:00 am
95
Plathemis lydia vagrans
(Common Whitetail)
22 June, 2024 4:20 pm


Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

94
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
22 June, 2024 4:09 pm
93
Anastrangalia laetifica vagrans
(Dimorphic Flower Longhorn Beetle)
22 June, 2024 12:48 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides\n(Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

92
Pterostichus melanarius vagrans
(Rain Beetle)
21 June, 2024 4:47 pm
On ground, ~ 15 mm
91
Albuna pyramidalis vagrans
(Fireweed Clearwing Moth)
21 June, 2024 2:13 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

90
Nomada sp.
(Nomad Bees)
21 June, 2024 12:00 am
On Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)

Associated Species: Drymocallis arguta (Tall Cinquefoil)

89
Lygus sp.
20 June, 2024 5:11 pm
88
Berytidae
(Stilt Bugs)
20 June, 2024 5:07 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
87
Osmia coloradensis vagrans
(Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024 6:45 pm
On Phacelia heterophylla flowers

Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)

86
Sphecodes sp.
(Blood Bees)
19 June, 2024 6:37 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

85
Merodon equestris vagrans
(Narcissus Bulb Fly)
19 June, 2024 4:58 pm
On Geranium sanguineum flower

Associated Species: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-Bill)

84
Halictus ligatus vagrans
(Furrow Bees)
19 June, 2024 3:57 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers

Associated Species: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

83
Anthrenus verbasci vagrans
(Varied Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024 3:57 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers
82
Anthrenus scrophulariae vagrans
(Common Carpet Beetle)
19 June, 2024 3:57 pm
On Common Yarrow flowers
81
Hoplitis sp.
Subgenus: Alcidamea
(Small Mason Bees)
19 June, 2024 3:54 pm
On Phacelia heterophylla flower

Associated Species: Phacelia heterophylla (Virgate Scorpionweed)

80
Papilio rutulus vagrans
(Western Tiger Swallowtail)
19 June, 2024 3:44 pm
On Hesperis matronalis flowers

Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

79
Ancistrocerus sp.
18 June, 2024 7:17 pm
On Eriogonum heracleoides flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

78
Osmia sp.
Subgenus: Melanosmia
(Mason Bees)
18 June, 2024 6:24 pm
On Phacelia heterophyla flowers.
77
Eristalis arbustorum vagrans
(Eurasian Drone Fly)
18 June, 2024 6:22 pm
On parsnipflower buckwheat flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

76
Ernobius sp.
18 June, 2024 4:51 pm
Swept from grass, 4 mm
75
Tryphonini
18 June, 2024 6:41 am
Malaise trap, 8 Jun 23\nFemale, 10 mm
74
Rumex acetosella vagrans
(Sheep's Sorrel)
18 June, 2024 12:00 am

Male plant with yellow flowers on the left.

Female plant with red flowers.

73
Odontocolon sp.
16 June, 2024 10:53 am
Malaise trap, 8 June 23, \r\n10 mm, female
72
Spinus tristis vagrans
(American Goldfinch)
16 June, 2024 12:00 am
71
Phyciodes cocyta vagrans
(Northern Crescent)
13 June, 2024 4:31 pm
On Parsnipflower bucwheat

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

70
Gymnosoma sp.
12 June, 2024 7:04 pm
On Parsnipflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum heracleoides) flowers

Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)

69
Anoecia sp.
12 June, 2024 5:44 pm
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 4:49 pm
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)
12 June, 2024 4:15 pm
Garden north of driveway
66
Limenitis lorquini vagrans
(Lorquin's Admiral)
12 June, 2024 3:37 pm
65
Achillea millefolium vagrans
(Common Yarrow)
12 June, 2024 12:00 am
On south side of driveway, outside front garden.
64
Dactylis glomerata vagrans
(Orchard Grass)
12 June, 2024 12:00 am
63
Keroplatidae
(Predatory Fungus Gnats)
11 June, 2024 7:04 pm
On front porch
62
Toxomerus occidentalis vagrans
(Western Calligrapher)
8 June, 2024 2:39 pm
61
Synanthedon tipuliformis vagrans
(Currant Clearwing Moth)
7 June, 2024 10:58 am


Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

60
Philodromus dispar vagrans
(Eurasian Running Crab Spider)
7 June, 2024 10:50 am
59
Coenonympha california vagrans
(Common Ringlet)
6 June, 2024 12:00 am
On east wall of the house,
58
Araneus gemmoides vagrans
(Cat-faced Orbweaver)
5 June, 2024 5:04 pm
On front porch
57
Larinus carlinae vagrans
(Canada Thistle Bud Weevil)
5 June, 2024 4:55 pm
56
Lepturobosca chrysocoma vagrans
(Yellow Velvet Beetle)
5 June, 2024 4:24 pm
On Dame\'s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) flower

Associated Species: Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

55
Pyralis farinalis vagrans
(Meal Moth)
3 June, 2024 10:01 am
In bathroom, 13 mm wingspan
54
Vespula atropilosa vagrans
(Prairie Yellowjacket)
1 June, 2024 7:38 pm
On inside window sill.
53
Apis mellifera vagrans
(Western Honey Bee)
1 June, 2024 5:00 pm


Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)

52
Calliphoridae
(Blow Flies)
1 June, 2024 4:57 pm
51
Cosmopepla intergressa vagrans
1 June, 2024 4:56 pm
50
Brymblia quadrimaculella vagrans
1 June, 2024 4:54 pm
49
Andrena sp.
Subgenus: Ptilandrena
(Mining Bees)
1 June, 2024 4:50 pm
48
Eupeodes fumipennis vagrans
(Western Aphideater)
1 June, 2024 4:46 pm


Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)

47
Xysticus sp.
(Ground Crab Spiders)
1 June, 2024 4:41 pm
46
Bombus insularis vagrans
(Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee)
1 June, 2024 4:40 pm


Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)

45
Agaricus campestris vagrans
(Meadow Mushroom)
31 May, 2024 12:00 am
44
Argia vivida vagrans
(Vivid Dancer)
28 May, 2024 4:04 pm
43
Anthomyia sp.
28 May, 2024 3:33 pm


Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)

42
Oxyopes scalaris vagrans
(Western Lynx Spider)
28 May, 2024 3:32 pm


Associated Species: Eriophyllum lanatum (Common Woolly Sunflower)

41
Thuja occidentalis vagrans
(Northern Whitecedar)
27 May, 2024 12:00 am
40
Mesopsocus sp.
26 May, 2024 5:58 pm
Front porch table, 3 mm
39
Reticularia lycoperdon vagrans
(False Puffball)
24 May, 2024 12:36 pm
On a birch stump
38
Coccothraustes vespertinus vagrans
(Evening Grosbeak)
23 May, 2024 12:00 am
Carole's photo of male and female Evening Grosbeak at the feeder.
37
Astur cooperii vagrans
22 May, 2024 8:16 pm
36
Molothrus ater vagrans
(Brown-headed Cowbird)
22 May, 2024 1:31 pm
35
Halictus tripartitus vagrans
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
21 May, 2024 12:40 pm
On a sticky geranium flower

Associated Species: Geranium viscosissimum (Sticky Geranium)

34
Corvus brachyrhynchos vagrans
(American Crow)
20 May, 2024 8:52 am
First crow at the bird feeder.
33
Bombus centralis vagrans
(Great Basin Bumble Bee)
19 May, 2024 7:30 pm
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 3:00 pm
31
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
15 May, 2024 3:19 pm
30
Ampedus occidentalis vagrans
15 May, 2024 2:48 pm
On front porch
29
Buteo jamaicensis vagrans
(Red-tailed Hawk)
13 May, 2024 7:46 pm
28
Empis sp.
13 May, 2024 12:00 am
Accipiter cooperii vagrans
(Cooper's Hawk)
12 May, 2024 12:00 am

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 7:42 am
In bathroom, 4 mm
25
Andrena prunorum vagrans
(Prunus Miner Bee)
9 May, 2024 1:14 pm
24
Sylvilagus sp.
(Cottontail Rabbits)
9 May, 2024 12:00 am
In raspberry patch. Seemed to be eating raspberry leaves.
23
Helicoverpa zea vagrans
(Corn Earworm Moth)
8 May, 2024 5:56 pm
Found at the tip of a corn cob as it was being husked. ~ 15 mm
22
Leucophora sp.
27 April, 2024 3:11 pm
Length ~5mm
21
Anthophora pacifica vagrans
(Pacific Digger Bee)
22 April, 2024 11:12 am
On Golden Currant
20
Vespula alascensis vagrans
(Alaska Yellowjacket)
21 April, 2024 9:51 am
On kitchen counter, 16 mm
19
Gravenhorstiini
20 April, 2024 12:00 am

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)
20 April, 2024 12:00 am
First butterfly of the year - at least that I've seen so far in the yard.
17
Ptinus sp.
14 April, 2024 6:25 pm
4 mm,\nOn spruce stump
16
Listrus sp.
12 April, 2024 4:31 pm
On front porch window.\n~3 mm
15
Lasioglossum sp.
Subgenus: Dialictus
12 April, 2024 1:51 pm
On Golden Currant

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

14
Bombylius major vagrans
(Greater Bee Fly)
10 April, 2024 12:06 pm
13
Entomobryomorpha
(Elongate Springtails)
10 April, 2024 11:29 am
Under a brick. ~ 4 mm
12
Oxychilus sp.
(Typical Glass Snails)
10 April, 2024 11:25 am
Under a brick. ~ 8 mm
11
Stellaria media vagrans
(Common Chickweed)
2 April, 2024 1:40 pm
10
Tenthredinidae
(Common Sawflies)
2 April, 2024 1:35 pm
On the side of the shed.
9
Poecile atricapillus vagrans
(Black-capped Chickadee)
1 April, 2024 1:58 pm
Excavating a nest in a birch stump in our yard.
8
Ceroxys latiusculus vagrans
(Narrow-Banded Picture-Winged Fly)
17 March, 2024 11:45 am
Front porch
7
Boisea rubrolineata vagrans
(Western Boxelder Bug)
16 March, 2024 3:26 pm
6
Viola odorata vagrans
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
16 March, 2024 3:17 pm
5
Sciaridae
(Dark-winged Fungus Gnats)
23 February, 2024 10:38 am
Front porch, ~ 2.5 mm
4
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
14 February, 2024 3:09 pm
On the inside of a window.
3
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
29 January, 2024 4:00 pm
On side of house. 10 mm
2
Alticini
(Flea Beetles)
29 January, 2024 3:15 pm
On the side of the house.\n2.5 mm
1
Drosophilidae
(Vinegar and Fruit Flies)
29 January, 2024 3:00 pm
From side of compost bin\n~ 3 mm