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Chalcidoid Wasps (Superfamily Chalcidoidea)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Sweeping in foliage near Visitor Center. Urban habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Four-spotted Moth (Tyta luctuosa)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Helianthus sp. foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Attempted to collect a voucher specimen after photographing it - but it was too quick for me and it escaped! The literature says this moth is non-native, but was released in the US as a potential biocontrol agent for Convolvulus arvensis.
Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
At edge of temporary pond in riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Genus IdiocerusObserver
pcastrovilloDescription
Sweeping in foliage. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Sage steppe habitat.
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Genus ApristusObserver
pcastrovilloDescription
On muddy beach. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Ichneumonid Wasps (Family Ichneumonidae)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Artemesia sp. foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Four-spurred Assassin Bug (Zelus tetracanthus)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Helianthus sp. foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Darker-spotted Straw Moth (Heliothis phloxiphaga)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Reared from larva collected on Grindelia sp. flower in sage steppe habitat. Larva was found on Aug-25 and adult emerged from pupa on Oct-04-2023. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Darker-spotted Straw Moth (Heliothis phloxiphaga)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Caterpillar feeding on flower of Grindelia sp. I was pretty sure it was some type of noctuid larva, but did not know what species, so attempted to rear it to the adult stage - which was successful and appears in the following photo. In sage steppe habitat.
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Humpbacked Flies (Family Phoridae)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
In Malaise trap. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Water Striders (Family Gerridae)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On water surface near forest edge. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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California Big-headed Ant (Pheidole californica)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Beeath rock on hillside. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Braconid Wasps (Family Braconidae)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Sweeping in weeds. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
In damp meadow between sage steppe habitat and forest habitat.
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Tumbling Flower Beetles (Family Mordellidae)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Helianthus sp. foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Lonicera sp. foliage. Forest habitat. Pupa.
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Rabbitbush Flower Moth (Schinia unimacula)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On roadside foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Hippodamia apicalisObserver
pcastrovilloDescription
On Artemesia sp. foliage. Sage steppe/riparian habitat.
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Spotted Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca lineata)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Ericameria sp. foliage at forest edge. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
At edge of roadside. Sage steppe habitat.
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Brush-legged Spiders (Genus Schizocosa)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On dry grass in cheatgrass meadow. Sage steppe habitat.
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Hollyhock Weevil (Rhopalapion longirostre)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Sweeping in meadow foliage. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Redshank (Ceratodon purpureus)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On hillside next to hiking trail. Sage steppe habitat.
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Prunus Miner Bee (Andrena prunorum)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
On Juniperus sp. foliage in sage steppe habitat near Visitor Center. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
At UV light trap. Sage steppe habitat.
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
In fallow agricultural area near Marsh Ponds.
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Pennsylvania Dingy Ground Beetle (Harpalus pensylvanicus)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
At UV light trap. Sage steppe habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
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Armenian Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
In forest clearing. Forest habitat.
Observer
pcastrovilloDescription
Attempting to bite me. In foliage at lake edge. Riparian habitat. Voucher specimen placed in Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (as part of the Deer Flat NWR Insect Biodiversity Survey) at The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.