This small (TL 25-35mm) member of the family Coenagrionidae (pond damsels) is a creature of slow or still water areas,…
This is a tiny (2-3mm) lady beetle (Coccinellidae) in the genus Psyllobora (Fungus-eating Lady Beetles). It is found region wide…
This is the largest (total length 45-50mm) spreadwing damselfly in our region, and is identifiable on that basis alone. It…
Mantis religiosa is a large insect with adults ranging in length, including wings, from 47mm (males) to 75mm (females). They…
This is a large (body length 15-20mm for females; 4-6mm males) orbweaver (family Araneidae), with a silver carapace and banded…
Calligrapha californica are small (5-8mm) Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles) that, in their native habitat within our region, are primarily associated with…
This is a common wetlands plant, which blooms from late summer into fall. It is erect, up to 40” tall,…
Broad-leaved Dock is a perennial plant native to Europe, but has become naturalized world wide. It is an invasive species…
This is by far the most abundant copper west of the Cascades, and the only copper that is found region…
This is a spurthroated grasshopper (Melanoplinae), so called because of a small, but readily visible when in hand, spine between…