On the House
Pictured below are just a few insects and other arthropods commonly found here.
Hovering over the photo will display the common name, scientific name, and taxonomic information (class, order, or family).
Clicking on the photo will open a new page with more information about the arthropod.
Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)
Order: Hymenoptera
Green lacewing (Chrysopidae)
Order: Neuroptera
Giant mayfly (Hexagenia limbata)
Order: Ephemeroptera
Horse-fly (Unidentified Species)
Order: Diptera
Family: Tabanidae
Slug caterpillar (Limacodidae)
Order: Lepidoptera
Marbled orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus)
Order: Araneae
Metric paper wasp (Polistes metricus)
Order: Hymenoptera
Jumping spider (Unidentified Species)
Order: Araneae
Subfamily: Salticinae
Predatory fungus gnat (Macrocera sp.)
Order: Diptera
Harvestmen (Leiobunum sp.)
Order: Opiliones