Yard and Year Lists
Taxa seen in 2025
81
Sympetrum pallipes
(Striped Meadowhawk)
(Striped Meadowhawk)
18 Aug 2025
80
Helianthus annuus
(Helianthus annuus)
(Helianthus annuus)
2 Aug 2025
79
Proboscidea louisianica
(common devil's-claw)
(common devil's-claw)
2 Aug 2025
This just showed up in the yard this summer. It is near an Oregon Sunshine plant that I transplanted. Maybe it came with it.
78
Myathropa florea
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
(Yellow-haired Sun Fly)
2 Aug 2025
77
Dissosteira carolina
(Carolina Grasshopper)
(Carolina Grasshopper)
1 Aug 2025
76
Ochlodes sylvanoides
(Woodland Skipper)
(Woodland Skipper)
1 Aug 2025
75
Misumena vatia
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
(Goldenrod Crab Spider)
1 Aug 2025
74
Agapostemon sp.
(Striped Sweat Bees)
(Striped Sweat Bees)
31 Jul 2025
73
Dioryctria auranticella
(Dioryctria auranticella)
(Dioryctria auranticella)
25 Jul 2025
UV light trap
72
Phalangiinae
25 Jul 2025
71
Spodoptera sp.
(Armyworm Moths)
(Armyworm Moths)
25 Jul 2025
UV light trap
70
Agulla sp.
(Common Snakeflies)
(Common Snakeflies)
23 May 2025
69
Tibellus sp.
(Slender Crab Spiders)
(Slender Crab Spiders)
5 May 2025
68
Pieris rapae
(Cabbage White)
(Cabbage White)
4 May 2025
67
Rheumaptera sp.
3 May 2025
On east side of house
66
Neoclytus caprea
(Banded Ash Borer)
(Banded Ash Borer)
2 May 2025
Found on hat while mowing the lawn
65
Behrensia conchiformis
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
64
Procladius sp.
Subgenus: Holotanypus
Subgenus: Holotanypus
26 Apr 2025
Came to black light trap
63
Evarcha proszynskii
26 Apr 2025
In the northeast garden
62
Egira sp.
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet.
61
Gluphisia sp.
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
60
Eupithecia sp.
(Pug Moths)
(Pug Moths)
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
59
Ophioninae
(Short-tailed Ichneumonid Wasps)
(Short-tailed Ichneumonid Wasps)
26 Apr 2025
On black light sheet
58
Turdus migratorius
(American Robin)
(American Robin)
26 Apr 2025
57
Ceratina sp.
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
Subgenus: Zadontomerus
(Small Carpenter Bees)
25 Apr 2025
56
Hoplocampa sp.
25 Apr 2025
On Saskatoon flowers
Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)
55
Abia sp.
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
(Honeysuckle Sawflies and Allies)
25 Apr 2025
54
Syrphus opinator
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
(Black-margined Flower Fly)
25 Apr 2025
53
Camponotus laevissimus
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
(Hairy Smooth Carpenter Ant)
25 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
52
Buteo swainsoni
(Swainson's Hawk)
(Swainson's Hawk)
25 Apr 2025
51
Acari
(Mites and Ticks)
(Mites and Ticks)
24 Apr 2025
Found on a small carpenter bee (Ceratina sp.). Lenth ~ 0.3 mm
Sennertia or Dinogamasus?
50
Lumbricus terrestris
(Common Earthworm)
(Common Earthworm)
20 Apr 2025
Found in yard while removing grass in front yard.
49
Noctua pronuba
(Large Yellow Underwing)
(Large Yellow Underwing)
20 Apr 2025
Found in soil while digging.
48
Scathophaga stercoraria
(Golden Dung Fly)
(Golden Dung Fly)
17 Apr 2025
On stinky compost.
47
Podalonia sp.
(Cutworm Wasps)
(Cutworm Wasps)
16 Apr 2025
First Podalonia in the yard this spring.
46
Arenetra sp.
15 Apr 2025
On the side of the shed
~10 mm
Identified by Brandon Claridge on iNat.
45
Sapyginae
15 Apr 2025
On Spruce stump. Entering and leaving holes.
44
Chlorochroa sp.
15 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
43
Arhyssus sp.
15 Apr 2025
Front porch. ~ 4 mm
42
Adalia bipunctata
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Two-spotted Lady Beetle)
15 Apr 2025
I've seen many non-native seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard this spring, but this is the first native that I've seen this year.
41
Colaptes auratus
(Northern Flicker)
(Northern Flicker)
15 Apr 2025
On the top of the neighbor's dead birch tree.
40
Nymphalis californica
(California Tortoiseshell)
(California Tortoiseshell)
15 Apr 2025
On Prunus flowers on south bank.
Associated Species: Prunus Sp (Plums, Cherries, and Allies)
39
Bombus vancouverensis nearcticus
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
(Vancouver Bumble Bee)
14 Apr 2025
38
Dryobates pubescens nearcticus
(Downy Woodpecker)
(Downy Woodpecker)
11 Apr 2025
Drumming on utility pole
37
Bombylius sp.
(Greater Bee Flies)
(Greater Bee Flies)
11 Apr 2025
36
Pardosa sp.
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
(Thin-legged Wolf Spiders)
11 Apr 2025
On hoses hanging outside shed
35
Anthophora sp.
(Common Digger Bees)
(Common Digger Bees)
10 Apr 2025
34
Entomobryinae
10 Apr 2025
From a pitfall trap. ~ 1.5 mm
33
Chrysidini
10 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
32
Enoclerus eximius nearcticus
10 Apr 2025
On spruce stump
31
Armadillidium vulgare nearcticus
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
(Common Pill Woodlouse)
10 Apr 2025
From a pitfall trap. 8 mm
30
Melangyna sp.
8 Apr 2025
29
Sciaroidea
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
(Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
8 Apr 2025
On side of shed. ~ 3.5 mm
28
Platycryptus californicus nearcticus
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
(California Flattened Jumping Spider)
6 Apr 2025
On west side of garage
27
Melecta separata nearcticus
(Mourning Bees)
(Mourning Bees)
6 Apr 2025
26
Gravenhorstiini
5 Apr 2025
Each spring, one of the first insects I see in the yard are these ichneumonids. They flit around the grass and low shrubs, just above ground level. They don't stay around long, though.
25
Dolerus sp.
4 Apr 2025
On the side of the shed
24
Gonia sp.
(Cutworm Flies)
(Cutworm Flies)
4 Apr 2025
On side of shed
23
Sepsidae
(Black Scavenger Flies)
(Black Scavenger Flies)
4 Apr 2025
On compost pile
22
Stellaria media nearcticus
(Common Chickweed)
(Common Chickweed)
4 Apr 2025
21
Epalpus signifer nearcticus
(Early Tachinid Fly)
(Early Tachinid Fly)
4 Apr 2025
On side of the shed
20
Taraxacum officinale nearcticus
(Common Dandelion)
(Common Dandelion)
29 Mar 2025
First dandelion flowers
19
Halictus tripartitus nearcticus
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
(Tripartite Sweat Bee)
27 Mar 2025
First bee on a flower this spring.
~ 7 mm
18
Viola odorata nearcticus
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
(Eurasian Sweet Violet)
27 Mar 2025
17
Andrena sp.
(Mining Bees)
(Mining Bees)
26 Mar 2025
On ground, ~ 8 mm
16
Boisea rubrolineata nearcticus
(Western Boxelder Bug)
(Western Boxelder Bug)
26 Mar 2025
First box elder bugs of the spring are out today.
15
Salticus scenicus nearcticus
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
(Zebra Jumping Spider)
25 Mar 2025
On south birch stump
14
Anobiinae
(Death-watch Beetles)
(Death-watch Beetles)
25 Mar 2025
On spruce stump
13
Osmia lignaria nearcticus
(Blue Orchard Bee)
(Blue Orchard Bee)
25 Mar 2025
Caught after it entered a hole in the spruce stump.
9 mm
12
Cassida rubiginosa nearcticus
(Shiny Tortoise Beetles)
(Shiny Tortoise Beetles)
25 Mar 2025
~ 3 mm. On side of shed
11
Coccinella septempunctata nearcticus
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
(Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)
25 Mar 2025
I've seen several seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard today. No other lady beetle species have seen yet this spring.
10
Coriarachnini
24 Mar 2025
On side of garage. ~ 5 mm
9
Mirini
24 Mar 2025
On side of garage. ~ 5 mm
8
Dahlica sp.
24 Mar 2025
On garage door. ~ 1 cm
7
Rhyparochromus vulgaris nearcticus
24 Mar 2025
On the side of the garage.
6
Neoneides sp.
24 Mar 2025
On side of house.
5
Pollenia sp.
(Cluster Flies)
(Cluster Flies)
9 Mar 2025
On compost file
4
Aponini
1 Mar 2025
On shed door.
~ 4 mm
3
Haemorhous cassinii nearcticus
(Cassin's Finch)
(Cassin's Finch)
7 Feb 2025
A dozen or so at the feeder today.
2
Brochymena affinis nearcticus
(Rough Stink Bugs)
(Rough Stink Bugs)
30 Jan 2025
Found in bedroom.
16 mm
1
Calliphora sp.
(Bluebottle Flies)
(Bluebottle Flies)
27 Jan 2025
Found (dead) in spider's web in garage.
~ 11 mm