Reportedly, this is one of the most common and widespread moths in the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn’t make this sighting any less special. Adults fly in mid to late June […]

These tiny butterflies (wingspan of only an inch) are one of our smaller species of “blues”. While the tail is small and hard to see, the Western Tailed-Blue is the […]

This observation is an older one, but too cool not to share! Kamal reports, “It flew and landed on the clothing that matched its color.” We wonder if this was […]

We believe this fly is in this genus due to its lengthwise-striped thorax and transverse striped abdomen. The name Helophilus means “marsh lover,” which fits the location this individual was found, the […]

These flashy beetles can be found in fields, meadows, gardens, lawns and yards across eastern North America to the Rockies (Noza Scotia-Florida to Alberta-Texas) to Venezuela / West Indies. Both […]

Kathy got into her compost bins and “moved a bit of bottom dirt from the older into the new, gave it a spin, opened it again and suddenly had dozens […]

Aptly named, snout beetles have a “snout” (rostrum) tipped with chewing mouthparts. And while other beetles may have snouts, they lack the distinctive elbowed, clubbed antennae. Adults of this handsome […]

This species of lady beetle was introduced to the US in the early 1900’s to help control aphids. Although non-native, they are still sold for aphid control across the country […]

This common species of lady beetle (or ladybug) will spend the winter in hibernation in groups of thousands of individuals and then emerge to mate and start the next generation […]

Despite the name, sawflies aren’t flies at all and reside in the order Hymenoptera, along with the more familiar wasps, bees, and ants. Females don’t pack a sting, but most species have […]