Insekten die ich beobachtet habe - bisher 172 verschieden Arten.

Hier ein Überblick mit Fotos, damit man lernen kann wie sie aussehen und heissen. Meistens habe ich Google Lens gefragt, was es für Insekten sind. Es ist relativ gut und manchmal ehrlich über seine Unsicherheit. Trotzdem würde ich gern bestätigen, ob die ID stimmen - manchmal ist es 100% richtig, manchmal sehe ich nicht dass die Details vom vorgeschlagenen Insekt stimmen.

Bienen und andere Insekten der Schweiz:

Keine Bienen:

Allgemein: Diese sind keine Bienen, aber einige Fliegen sehen so aus, weil es sie schutzt. Meine Güte, Mothen und Käfer auch!? (science.org sagt, sogar Fledermäuse summen wir Hornisse, damit sie nicht angegriffen werden, z.B. von Eulen.)
Käfer:
Allgemein: Observed 21 kinds.
Zimmermannsbock / Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus aedilis)

Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus ädilis). 2026-05-02 16:18:36 Fehraltorf Acanthocinus aedilis / Zimmermannsbock / Timberman beetle. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Asiatische Laubholzbockkäfer / Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)

GL says this is a longhorn beetle, but there are so many different kinds. Looks a bit like the invasive Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, but the so-called horns aren't really long enough. 2025-10-17 16:07:33 Fehraltorf Anoplophora glabripennis / Asiatische Laubholzbockkäfer, der / Asian longhorned beetle; Variant: Asian long-horned beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GL said this is probably a longhorned beetle, but I'm not convinced the "horns" are really that long, and there are so many different kinds that I haven't found anything that looks just the same, though the invasive Asian longhorned beetle is similar. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Soldatenkäfer (Cantharis rustica)

Bei Wildert habe ich diesen Insekt entdeckt, und GL sagt sehr wahrscheinlich um den Soldatenkäfer (Cantharis rustica). 2026-05-12 22:37:38 Wildert Cantharis rustica / Soldatenkäfer. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Familie Megachilidae. / Large scissor-bee (Chelostoma florisomne)

GL meint wahrscheinlich eine Hahnenfuss-Scherenbiene (Chelostoma florisomne). 2026-05-22 17:08:28 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge Chelostoma florisomne / Familie Megachilidae. / Large scissor-bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Himmelblauer Blattkäfer / Blue Mint Beetle (Chrysolina coerulan)

GK says likely a Blue Mint Beetle, Chrysolina coerulans. 2025-08-13 18:41:39 Klausenpass Chrysolina coerulan / Himmelblauer Blattkäfer / Blue Mint Beetle. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Feld-Sandlaufkäfer / Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris)

GL sagt ein Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, prüfen. 2025-08-13 18:42:33 Klausenpass Cicindela campestris / Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, der / Green tiger beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Asiatische Marienkäfer / Harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis)

Interesting insects in our garden in 2024. I had no clue, but Google Lens ays 'Larven des Asiatischen Marienkäfers (Harmonia axyridis)', and Wikipedia says Englihs would be harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle. 2024-06-15 14:01:02 Quelle: WIKIPEDIA 20240615_140102 Interesting insects in our garden in 2024. I had no clue, but Google Lens ays 'Larven des Asiatischen Marienkäfers (Harmonia axyridis)', and Wikipedia says Englihs would be harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle.jpg our garden Harmonia axyridis / Asiatische Marienkäfer, der / Harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A large lady beetle or ladybug species that is most commonly known as the harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonia_axyridis. First observed on 15 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.
Lilienhähnchen / Scarlet lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii)

A cool red beetle, probably a scarlet lily beetle. 2025-04-12 12:31:40 Walensee Lilioceris lilii / Lilienhähnchen, das / Scarlet lily beetle; Variants: Scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle,, Lily leaf beetle, red lily beetle or lily leaf beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Feldmaikäfer / Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

I wrote 'those weird beetles' - Google Lens says Cockchafer, also known as a May Bug or May Beetle - sounds weird enough to me! 2024-04-14 09:02:31 Pfäffikersee Melolontha melolontha / Feldmaikäfer, der / Cockchafer; Variants: Common cockchafer, Maybug, Maybeetle, or doodlebug. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. Wikipedia says 'a species of scarab beetle'.. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Oberea ruficollis / A kind of Oberea ruficollis (Oberea ruficollis)

Google Lens says this orange and black bug is a kind of longhorn beetle, possibly an elm borer (Oberea ulmicola), or Sassafras borer (Oberea ruficollis). 2024-06-14 19:22:23 Pfäffikersee Oberea ruficollis / A kind of Oberea ruficollis. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Oberea ulmicola / A kind of Oberea ulmicola (Oberea ulmicola)

Google Lens says this orange and black bug is a kind of longhorn beetle, possibly an elm borer (Oberea ulmicola), or Sassafras borer (Oberea ruficollis). 2024-06-14 19:22:23 Pfäffikersee Oberea ulmicola / A kind of Oberea ulmicola. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Rothalsige Getreidehähnchen / Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus)

Rothalsige Getreidehähnchen (Oulema melanopus), auch bekannt als Cereal Leaf Beetle. 2026-03-25 11:32:05 Fehraltorf Oulema melanopus / Rothalsige Getreidehähnchen, das / Cereal Leaf Beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on our kitchen window - outdoors. Wikipedia says O. melanopus consumes nearly all cereal crops, but has a strong affinity for oats, barley, and rye, and its favorite host is wheat.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwalbenschwanz / Old World swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

GL says an Old World Swallowtail, also known as Papilio machaon. 2025-08-13 18:48:44 Klausenpass Papilio machaon / Schwalbenschwanz, der / Old World swallowtail. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Breite Weidenblattkäfer / Willow Leaf Beetle (Plagiodera versicolora)

Willow Leaf Beetle according to GL, scientifically known as Plagiodera versicolora. 2025-06-27 17:13:23 Fehraltorf Plagiodera versicolora / Breite Weidenblattkäfer, der / Willow Leaf Beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. This identification (by GL) is based on the following characteristics: Appearance: The beetle is small,rounded, and has a metalic sheen, typically appearing green, blue, or occasionally purple, with a black underside and legs. Confirm: Size: Adults generally measure between 2.5 to 4.5 mm.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Potter wasps / Potter wasp (Potter wasps)

Possibly one of the Potter wasps (or mason wasps) - things like the two wide black stripes, red wings and other markings should help, but GL didn't have a great tip. 2025-10-10 15:35:46 Levanto Potter wasps / Potter wasp. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schrotbock / Ribbed pine borer (Rhagium inquisitor)

GL meint ein Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor), der auch als Kleiner Zangenbock oder Spürender Zangenbock bekannt ist. 2026-05-01 16:11:28 Fehraltorf Rhagium inquisitor / Schrotbock / Ribbed pine borer. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Familie Scraptiidae (Seidenkäfer)

GL meint ein Vertreter der Seidenkäfer (Familie Scraptiidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung Anaspis. 2026-05-07 15:40:56 Fehraltorf Seidenkäfer / Familie Scraptiidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwarzkolbige Braun-Dickkopffalter / Essex skipper (Thymelicus lineola)

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46 Thymelicus lineola / Schwarzkolbige Braun-Dickkopffalter, der / Essex skipper. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Braunkolbige / Small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46 Thymelicus sylvestris / Braunkolbige, der / Small skipper. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Tatzenkäfer / Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa)

GL says this is a Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa). Saw it in Koblenz after the flamingos. 2025-09-13 16:11:31 Timarcha tenebricosa / Tatzenkäfer, der / Bloody-nosed beetle; Variants: blood spewer, blood-spewing beetle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gebänderte Pinselkäfer / Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

A bee beetle (genus Trichius), I think a Eurasian bee beetle or Gebänderte Pinselkäfer (Trichius fasciatus). 2025-07-20 14:09:10 Trichius fasciatus / Gebänderte Pinselkäfer, der; Variant: Gebänderte Pinselkäfer / Eurasian bee beetle; Variant: Eurasian bee beetle#2. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Libellen:
Allgemein: Observed 19 kinds.
Die tolle Webseite libellenwissen.de/artenliste/libellenarten-schweiz sagt: Bisher sind uns weltweit ca. 6350 verschiedene Arten der Libellen bekannt, 120-140 (oder mehr) in Europa,davon kommen 77 Arten (85 inkl. Unterarten) aus 9 Familien in der Schweiz vor. libellenschutz.ch hat tolle Infos über Schweizer Libellen, und libellen.tv hat eine ausgezeichnete Art die Libellen über Farbe zu bestimmen.Da es verschiedene Arten in Deutschland gibt, habe ich diese Webseiten mit (DE) markiert, die Schweizer Seiten mit (CH).
Südliche Mosaikjungfer / Blue-eye hawker dragonfly (Aeshna affinis)

Insects - looks like another that Google Lens said was a Blue-eye hawker dragonfly, Aeshna affinis. 2024-08-24 18:59:41 Aeshna affinis / Südliche Mosaikjungfer, die / Blue-eye hawker dragonfly; Variants: Southern migrant hawker, Blue-eyed hawker. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Torf-Mosaikjungfer / Common hawker (Aeshna juncea)

I identified this myself - clearly a male Mosaikjungfer with green and blue but blue side dots all the way up - now I think Aeshna juncea, Torf-Mosaikjungfer. Unfortunately it was injured and couldn't fly. 2025-09-19 16:27:48 Aeshna juncea / Torf-Mosaikjungfer, die / Common hawker; Variants: Common hawker, moorland hawker, Sedge darner. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Cool looking dragonfly - it has blue spots on each side of the long body and is green near the wings. This kind has been seen up to 2800m! The Mosaikjungfer are hard to distinguish, the males are all blue, but the detailed designs of blue and green parts differ.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gebänderte Prachtlibelle / Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

Google Lens says Banded demoiselle, Calopteryx splendens. 2025-07-17 12:23:35 Kaltbrunner-Riet Calopteryx splendens / Gebänderte Prachtlibelle, die / Banded demoiselle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle / Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

GL meint ein Männchen der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo). 2026-05-25 14:15:37 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge Calopteryx virgo / Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle, die / Beautiful demoiselle. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Weidenjungfer / Willow emerald damselfly (Chalcolestes_viridis)

GL meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis). 2025-09-03 16:56:35 Chalcolestes_viridis / Weidenjungfer, die; Variants: Weidenjungfer auch Gemeine Weidenjungfer, Gemeine Wiedenjungfer / Willow emerald damselfly; Variants: green emerald damselfly, western willow spreadwing. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. There are two similar kinds, but ornitho.ch only has the western species. I learned that damselflies normally close their wings when they land...but these don't, which I can also confirm in the photos. These are mostly present August to October. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hufeisen-Azurjungfer / Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella)

Teil S2 ist entscheidend, hier könnte es das U-Zeichnung vom Hufeisen-Azurjungfer, cönagrion puella sein. 2025-07-19 13:49:39 Tösstal Coenagrion puella / Hufeisen-Azurjungfer, die / Azure damselfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Fledermaus-Azurjungfer / Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)

Eventuell Fledermaus-Azurjungfer Männchen mit viel Schwarz bei S6-7. 2026-05-02 18:16:26 Fehraltorf Coenagrion pulchellum / Fledermaus-Azurjungfer, die / Variable damselfly; Variant: Variable bluet. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
zweigestreifte Quelljungfer / Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)

Google Lens thinks this is a Cordulegaster boltonii, or zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, in English a Golden-ringed dragonfly. 2025-06-29 15:44:35 Fehraltorf Cordulegaster boltonii / zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, die / Golden-ringed dragonfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Falkenlibelle / Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea)

GL meint Falkenlibelle, was ab April erscheint und andere Leute in Kanton Zürich gesehen haben. 2026-05-02 18:16:28 Fehraltorf Cordulia aenea / Falkenlibelle, die / Downy emerald. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Becherjungfer / Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29 Enallagma cyathigerum / Gemeine Becherjungfer, die / Blue Damselfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus)

Bei LaSauge die Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus). 2026-05-23 15:40:31 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge Gomphus vulgatissimus / Gemeine Keiljungfer, die. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 23 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.
Grosse Pechlibelle / Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans)

Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle. 2025-08-05 16:58:46 Quelle: OTHER 20250805_165846 Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle.jpg Wildert Ischnura elegans / Grosse Pechlibelle, die; Variant: Große Pechlibelle / Blue-tailed damselfly; Variant: Common bluetail. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Plattbauch / Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa)

GL sagt, das ist ein männlicher Plattbauch (Libellula depressa). 2026-05-25 15:39:12 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge Libellula depressa / Plattbauch, der / Broad-bodied chaser; Variant: Broad-bodied darter. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Grosser Blaupfeil / Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)

Dragonfly by Maggia, could be a black-tailed skimmer aka Grosse Blaupfeil. 2025-07-31 13:56:38 Orthetrum cancellatum / Grosser Blaupfeil, der; Variant: Große Blaupfeil / Black-tailed skimmer. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleiner Blaupfeil / Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens)

Neue Libellen-Art in Wildert gesehen. Ich habe es vorlaeufig aus meinem Buch Libellen der Schweiz identifiziert als Kleiner Blaupfeil oder Orthetrum coerulescens, und Google Lens zeigt das gleiche. 2025-07-23 17:52:23 Wildert Orthetrum coerulescens / Kleiner Blaupfeil, der; Variant: Kleine Blaupfeil / Keeled skimmer. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Beobachtet in Wildert, Weibchen sind gelb, Männchen blau, und ich bin überrascht dass es heisst diese ist die kleinste Blaupfeil - so klein war es nicht!. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Zygoptera / Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)

Frühe Adonislibelle Männchen bei Wildert. 2026-05-02 18:16:29 Wildert Pyrrhosoma nymphula / Zygoptera, die; Variant: Frühe Adonislibelle / Large red damselfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.
Frühe Heidelibelle / Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

Frühe Heidelibelle bei Wildert. Sie sehen sehr ähnlich aus wie die Blutroten aber das Gelbe an den Flügeln ist eher die Frühe. 2025-08-30 16:42:47 Wildert Sympetrum fonscolombii / Frühe Heidelibelle, die / Red-veined darter; Variant: Nomad. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Blutrote Heidelibelle / Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)

Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13 Sympetrum sanguineum / Blutrote Heidelibelle, die / Ruddy darter. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Seen at Lützelsee. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.
suborder Zygoptera / Damselfly (suborder Zygoptera)

Insects - paarende Libellen am Luetzelsee - dieses duennen sind anscheinend Damselflies, of the suborder Zygoptera. 2024-08-05 15:55:55 Lützelsee suborder Zygoptera / Damselfly; Variant: Damselflies. These are the smaller, thinner dragonflies. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Grasshupfer:
Allgemein: Daten über Grasshupfer der Schweiz gibt's bei GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). Leider ohne Fotos. Grillen der Schweiz werden ausführlich beschrieben auf dieser Kanadischen Website.
Italienische Schönschrecke / Italian locust (Calliptamus italicus)

GL says it's an Italian locust, scientifically known as Calliptamus italicus, a type of short-horned grasshopper. 2025-10-10 15:44:50 Levanto Calliptamus italicus / Italienische Schönschrecke, die / Italian locust. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen for the first time between Levanto and Bonassola. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Punktierte Zartschrecke / Speckled Bush-Cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima)

GL says Speckled Bush-Cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima). 2025-08-05 18:39:25 Fehraltorf Leptophyes punctatissima / Punktierte Zartschrecke, die / Speckled Bush-Cricket. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Waldgrille / Wood cricket (Nemobius sylvestris)

GL says this likely a ground cricket (family Gryllidae), seen at Wildert, Halloween 2025. My best guess is a Waldgrille (Nemobius sylvestris). 2025-10-31 16:52:56 Wildert Nemobius sylvestris / Waldgrille, die / Wood cricket. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Hmm, was the Halloween 2025 photo my first cricket picture?. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Fliegen:
Allgemein: Observed 48 kinds.
Ich war überrascht, wieviel von den Bienen im Garten eigentlich Fliegen sind. Wikipedia sagt Familie Muscidae sind die "echten Fliegen", wovon es 4.000 Arten weltweit gibt und 500 in Mitteleuropa
Kleine Fuchs / Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

GL says a Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae), known in Switzerland as Kleiner Fuchs. 2026-04-23 11:28:20 Schweiz Aglais urticae / Kleine Fuchs, der / Small tortoiseshell. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Aurorafalter / Orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines)

GL says a male Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines), known as the Aurorafalter in German. 2026-04-22 19:54:31 Fehraltorf Anthocharis cardamines / Aurorafalter, der / Orange tip. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Wiesenhummel / Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)

GL says likely an Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) or a similar species like Bombus pascuorum or Bombus perplexus due to its fuzzy, yellowish-brown appearance. 2025-07-30 09:29:21 Bombus pratorum / Wiesenhummel, die / Early bumblebee; Variant: Early-nesting bumblebee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Wollschweber / Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major)

GL sagt ein Großer Wollschweber (Bombylius major), der in der Schweiz recht häufig vorkommt. 2026-04-22 20:33:07 Fehraltorf Bombylius major / Wollschweber / Large Bee-fly. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Schweiz.
Pelargonien-Bläuling / Geranium bronze (Cacyreus marshalli)

GL says a Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli). . 2025-10-10 15:24:45 Levanto Cacyreus marshalli / Pelargonien-Bläuling, der / Geranium bronze. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Abflussfliege / A kind of Clogmia albipunctata (Clogmia albipunctata)

GL says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge. 2026-04-23 08:29:34 Fehraltorf Clogmia albipunctata / Abflussfliege; Variant: Familie der / A kind of Clogmia albipunctata; Variants: bathroom moth midge, bathroom moth fly, drain fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. Google Lens hat gesagt, ich hätte sicher eine Schmetterlingsmücke (Familie Psychodidae), die genaue Art war nicht sicher, aber es sieht auf jeden Fall sehr ähnlich aus. Auf Deutsch ist dies eine Art Mücke, ein Zweiflügler, auf Englisch teilweise nur flies genannt, darum sage ich das hier. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 30 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Kleine Wiesenvögelchen / Small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)

GL says with unusual certainty that this is a Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus). 2025-08-18 19:18:04 Fehraltorf Coenonympha pamphilus / Kleine Wiesenvögelchen, das / Small heath. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwarzbäuchige Fruchtfliege / Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)

Fruit fly, didn't know they could be orange. 2025-07-22 18:20:36 Fehraltorf Drosophila melanogaster / Schwarzbäuchige Fruchtfliege / Fruit fly. Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hainschwebfliege / Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)

On the right there may be a Marmeladen-Schwebfliege ( Episyrphus balteatus ). 2025-08-07 09:00:07 Fehraltorf Episyrphus balteatus / Hainschwebfliege; Variant: Marmeladen-Schwebfliege / Marmalade hoverfly. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege / European Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum)

GL says this is likely a hoverfly, specifically a species from the genus Eristalis, such as the Tapered Drone Fly (Eristalis pertinax) or the European Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum). How many kinds have the black hourglass. 2025-08-03 13:51:14 Fehraltorf Eristalis arbustorum / Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege, die / European Drone Fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Keilfleckschwebfliege / Tapered Drone Fly (Eristalis pertinax)

GL says this is likely a hoverfly, specifically a species from the genus Eristalis, such as the Tapered Drone Fly (Eristalis pertinax) or the European Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum). How many kinds have the black hourglass. 2025-08-03 13:51:14 Fehraltorf Eristalis pertinax / Gemeine Keilfleckschwebfliege / Tapered Drone Fly. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Mistbiene / Common drone fly (Eristalis tenax)

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax), also known as the Common Drone Fly or Mistbiene. 2025-08-05 13:18:20 Fehraltorf Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. General: Drone flies are a type of hoverfly (there are around 460 kinds!), belonging to genus Eristalis within the family Syrphidae (hoverflies) and order Diptera (true flies).
a kind of Drone Fly. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwebfliege (Family Syrphidae)

GL meint eine Schwebfliege. 2025-07-06 13:23:24 Fehraltorf Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Family Tabanidae / Horsefly (Family Tabanidae)

GL says this insect on the bench in our back yard is a horsefly (family Tabanidae). 2026-03-04 14:22:22 Family Tabanidae / Horsefly. flies. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora)

GL sagt Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora). 2026-05-04 09:56:33 Fehraltorf Gattung Calliphora / Blaue Schmeissfliege. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Sumpfschwebfliege / Sun Fly (Helophilus pendulus)

GL says a type of hoverfly, specifically resembling a species within the genus Helophilus, such as Helophilus trivittatus (the Large Tiger Hoverfly) or Helophilus pendulus (the Sun Fly). 2025-07-31 10:06:47 Helophilus pendulus / Gemeine Sumpfschwebfliege, die / Sun Fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Große Sumpfschwebfliege / Large Tiger Hoverfly (Helophilus trivittatus)

GL says a type of hoverfly, specifically resembling a species within the genus Helophilus, such as Helophilus trivittatus (the Large Tiger Hoverfly) or Helophilus pendulus (the Sun Fly). 2025-07-31 10:06:47 Helophilus trivittatus / Große Sumpfschwebfliege, die / Large Tiger Hoverfly; Variant: A kind of Helophilus trivittatus. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwarze Soldatenfliege / Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)

Google Lens says Black soldier fly, a little one in our back yard about 0.5cm long. 2025-06-25 12:56:17 Fehraltorf Hermetia illucens / Schwarze Soldatenfliege; Variant: Familie der / Black soldier fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Große Waldportier / Woodland grayling (Hipparchia fagi)

GL says a species from the Grayling family (genus Hipparchia), specifically the Woodland Grayling (Hipparchia fagi) or potentially the Lesser Rock Grayling (Hipparchia genava). 2026-04-24 17:08:07 Hipparchia fagi / Große Waldportier, der / Woodland grayling. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hipparchia genava / Lesser rock grayling (Hipparchia genava)

GL says a species from the Grayling family (genus Hipparchia), specifically the Woodland Grayling (Hipparchia fagi) or potentially the Lesser Rock Grayling (Hipparchia genava). 2026-04-24 17:08:07 Hipparchia genava / Lesser rock grayling. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Große Wanderbläuling / Pea blue, (Lampides boeticus)

GL says this is a Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus). 2025-10-10 15:53:04 Levanto Lampides boeticus / Große Wanderbläuling, der / Pea blue,; Variant: Long-tailed blue, is a small butterfly that belongs to lycaenids. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Leptidea sinapis / The wood white butterfly of family Pieridae (Leptidea sinapis)

GL says this is likely a member of the Pieridae family, specifically a Small White (Pieris rapae) or a Wood White (Leptidea sinapis). 2026-04-19 17:37:04 Leptidea sinapis / The wood white butterfly of family Pieridae. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleine Wanderbläuling (Leptotes pirithous)

GL says a Lang's short-tailed blue (Leptotes pirithous) - but actually a pair of them. 2025-10-10 15:19:22 Levanto Leptotes pirithous / Kleine Wanderbläuling, der. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Goldfliege / Common Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia caesar)

It's almost impossible to identify these blow flies, but it looks to me like a Lucilia caesar or common greenbottle fly. 2025-10-21 13:24:00 Walensee Lucilia caesar / Goldfliege / Common Greenbottle Fly. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. GL said it could also be a Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia illustris), and other species look quite similar, but this looked like the best match to me. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gepunktete Laternenträgerzikade / Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)

Background - Insects - Spotted lanternfly on the Skyline Drive - never heard of them before. 2024-09-28 18:50:28 Shenandoah National Park Lycorma delicatula / Gepunktete Laternenträgerzikade, die / Spotted lanternfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on the Skyline Drive - never heard of them before. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Silbergrüne Bläuling / Chalkhill blue (Lysandra coridon)

GL says a Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon). 2025-08-12 15:28:41 Klausenpass Lysandra coridon / Silbergrüne Bläuling, der / Chalkhill blue. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Große Ochsenauge / Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)

GL says this appears to be a Meadow Brown ( Maniola jurtina ). 2025-08-19 10:02:20 Pfäffikersee Maniola jurtina / Große Ochsenauge, das / Meadow brown. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schachbrett / Marbled white (Melanargia galathea)

GL says a Marbled White butterfly (scientific name Melanargia galathea), and I agree. 2025-07-29 15:00:25 Melanargia galathea / Schachbrett, das / Marbled white. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Matte Schwarzkopfschwebfliege / Ladder-backed hoverfly (Melanostoma scalare)

A type of hoverfly, and the yellow-black stripes match the Melanostoma scalare (Ladder-backed Hover Fly). 2025-08-03 17:14:39 Fehraltorf Melanostoma scalare / Matte Schwarzkopfschwebfliege, die / Ladder-backed hoverfly; Variants: Chequered hoverfly, Ladder-backed hover fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Web pages describe the yellow shapes, whereas I was looking at the black parts and seeing a capital W or a flying bird. I saw a female, as Wikipedia says 'yellow markings of the male are roundish or diamond-shaped, while those of the female are triangular patches'. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Rinderfliege / Noon fly (Mesembrina meridiana)

GL says this is a noon fly, Mesembrina meridiana. 2025-10-15 13:36:27 Mesembrina meridiana / Rinderfliege, die; Variant: Mittagsfliege / Noon fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. A fly with wings that are red near the body, seen at Wildert in October 2025 for the first time. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Stubenfliege / Housefly (Musca domestica)

Stubenfliege (Musca domestica), auf dem Tisch im Garten. 2025-07-06 13:44:56 Fehraltorf Musca domestica / Stubenfliege / Housefly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Pararge aegeria / Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria)

GL says based on the markings, this is a Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria). 2026-04-24 17:06:30 Pararge aegeria / Speckled wood. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Ein Art der echten Fliegen / Flesh fly (Phaonia subventa)

GL says a flesh fly, belonging to the family Sarcophagidae and the genus Sarcophaga, most likely a common flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria). 2026-04-19 12:18:45 Phaonia subventa / Ein Art der echten Fliegen / Flesh fly; Variants: A kind of Phaonia subventa, Muscid fly. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Similar to a housefly, but the rear half is reddish, the eyes are separated by a black and gray part. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Philopotamus montanus / Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus)

Google Lens suggests, convincingly, that this is a Longhorned caddisfly, family Leptoceridae. 2025-07-17 12:25:37 Kaltbrunner-Riet Philopotamus montanus / Yellow-spotted Sedge; Variant: caddisfly. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Wurmfliege / Cluster fly (Pollenia rudis)

GL says a cluster fly (Pollenia rudis) on our house. 2026-03-05 12:24:43 Pollenia rudis / Gemeine Wurmfliege; Variant: Graugelbe Polsterfliege / Cluster fly; Variant: Common cluster fly. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen February 2026 on out house. First observed on 26 February 2026 in Fehraltorf.
Rhagio scolopaceus / Downlooker Snipefly (Rhagio scolopaceus)

GL says it's a snipe fly (family Rhagionidae), most likely the Downlooker Snipefly (Rhagio scolopaceus). 2026-05-04 17:04:56 Fehraltorf Rhagio scolopaceus / Downlooker Snipefly. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege / Common Snout-hoverfly (Rhingia campestris)

GL says a Common Snout-hoverfly, specifically Rhingia campestris, also known as the Heineken fly, auf Deutsch Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege. 2025-09-12 13:43:48 Fehraltorf Rhingia campestris / Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege / Common Snout-hoverfly; Variant: Heineken fly. Seen in my rock garden for the first time in September, 2025. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Graue Fleischfliege / Common flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)

GL meint eine Graue Fleischfliege (Sarcophaga carnaria), auch als Gemeine Fleischfliege oder Aasfliege bekannt. 2026-05-10 08:01:23 Fehraltorf Sarcophaga carnaria / Graue Fleischfliege, die / Common flesh fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Of course there are other kinds of flesh flies, and I'll never know for sure which kind it was. Oxford English Dictionary says "The term flesh fly refers to insects in the family Sarcophagidae, derived from their larvae's (maggots) habit of feeding on decaying flesh, carrion, and manure.". First observed on 21 October 2025 in Walensee.
Gewöhnliche Langbauchschwebfliege / Long hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta)

The one on the left could be a Sphaerophoria scripta, or long hoverfly. 2025-08-07 12:22:13 Fehraltorf Sphaerophoria scripta / Gewöhnliche Langbauchschwebfliege, die / Long hoverfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Summer tanager (Summer tanager)

MerlinBirdID says Summer tanager, which I find unlikely. 2023-04-01 07:17:00 Yucatan Summer tanager. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleine Mistbiene / Thick-legged hoverfly (Syritta pipiens)

Probably a thick-legged hoverfly, syritta pipiens. 2024-06-16 13:41:33 Fehraltorf Syritta pipiens / Kleine Mistbiene, die / Thick-legged hoverfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. One of the most common species in the insect family Syrphidae. This fly originates from Europe and is currently distributed across Eurasia and North America. They are fast and nimble fliers.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Große Schwebfliege / Common Flower Fly (Syrphus ribesii)

Close-up of a Common Flower Fly or Syrphus ribesii. 2025-10-31 14:30:13 Wildert Syrphus ribesii / Große Schwebfliege, die / Common Flower Fly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. The first one I saw seemed to like sitting on my telephoto lens!. First observed on 31 October 2025 in Wildert.
Wintermücke / Winter gnat (Triochera annulata)

Winter gnat, probably Triochera annulata, seen before our front door. 2026-04-15 12:15:52 Fehraltorf Triochera annulata / Wintermuecke / Winter gnat; Variant: Winter crane flies. Wikipedia says long, thin, delicate insects seen in fall, spring, and sometimes winter. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Distelfalter / Painted lady (Vanessa cardui)

Schmetterling in unserem Garten, Google Lens meint ein painted lady (Vanessa cardui), auf Deutsch Distelfalter, ähnlich wie ein Klein-er Fuchs oder Red ad-miral. 2016-07-21 13:37:30 Fehraltorf Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hornissenschwebfliege / Hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria)

Hornissenschwebfliege - also doch keine Biene! 2025-06-23 18:30:55 Fehraltorf Volucella zonaria / Hornissenschwebfliege, die / Hornet mimic hoverfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Whooper swans / Whooper swan (Whooper swans)

Whooper swans, Iceland. 2015-06-03 16:01:12 Whooper swans / Whooper swan. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
family Phoridae / Scuttle fly (family Phoridae)

GL says this is likely a scuttle fly, also known as a hump-backed fly, from the family Phoridae. 2025-10-18 09:36:57 Fehraltorf family Phoridae / Scuttle fly; Variant: hump-backed fly. GL says it looks like a scuttle fly, but I think identifying it is impossible. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
family Psychodidae / Drain fly (family Psychodidae)

GL says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge. 2026-04-23 08:29:34 Fehraltorf family Psychodidae / Drain fly; Variants: moth fly, sink fly, bathroom moth midge. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Blattläusen:
Allgemein: Observed 2 kinds.
Ancistrocerus gazella / European potter wasp (Ancistrocerus gazella)

European potter wasp, Ancistrocerus gazella, seems like a good guess to me. 2025-10-10 15:39:07 Levanto Ancistrocerus gazella / European potter wasp; Variant: European tube wasp. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Toxoptera citricidus / Brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus)

I wrote black beetle, but Google Lens says a dark-colored aphid, possibly a species like the brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus) or a Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form. 2024-06-15 13:57:46 Fehraltorf Toxoptera citricidus / Brown citrus aphid. My sighting could also be an Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schmetterlinge:
Allgemein: Observed 26 kinds.
In der Schweiz gibt's hunderte verschiedene Schmetterlingsarten. Das Buch, das ich vor Jahren gekauft hat (Schmetterlinge von Roland Gerstmeier vom Kosmos Verlag), erwähnt vielleicht 100 davon. nationalpark.ch sagt, In der Schweiz leben ca. 3700 Schmetterlingsarten. Davon gehören lediglich 5,4 Prozent, nämlich rund 200 Arten, zur Gruppe der Tagfalter. Sie fallen besonders durch ihre Farbenpracht auf. Die ausgezeichnete pieris.ch Website hat Infos über 211 Arten. Das Schmetterlingszeichen, 🦋, wenn hier verwendet, ist ein Link auf weitere Infos dort.
Tagpfauenauge / European peacock (Aglais io)

Tagpfauenauge oder Aglais io, formerly inachis io in unserem Garten. 2025-07-15 14:22:47 Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock; Variants: European peacock,, The peacock butterfly, peacock butterfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Previously Inachis io. Wikipedia says: Io is a figure in Greek mythology. She was a priestess of Hera in Argos.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Agriphila selasella / A kind of Agriphila selasella (Agriphila selasella)

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Zünslerart, höchstwahrscheinlich eine Agriphila selasella. 2025-08-18 19:24:26 Fehraltorf Agriphila selasella / A kind of Agriphila selasella. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Brauner Waldvogel / Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

TBI, wahrscheinlich Braune Waldvogel. 2025-08-16 16:38:21 Fehraltorf Aphantopus hyperantus / Brauner Waldvogel, der; Variant: Braune Waldvogel / Ringlet. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. Nach Wikpedia eine Art Tagefalter. Und ist es nicht lustig, wenn ein Schmetterling-Name 'Vogel' beinhaltet. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 June 2024.
Kaisermantel / Silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

Kaisermantel. 2025-08-06 12:16:53 Fehraltorf Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.
Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis / Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis)

At the north side of Levanto, GL says it's a Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis). 2025-10-10 15:15:13 Levanto Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis / Mediterranean demoiselle. Seen in Italy, may not appear in Switzerland. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Perlglanzspanner / Light Emerald (Campaea margaritata)

GL says perhaps the Light Emerald (Campaea margaritata) moth - on a window at Puregym. 2025-08-29 14:08:16 Wald Fehraltorf Campaea margaritata / Perlglanzspanner, der / Light Emerald. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on a window at Puregym in Uster!. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Collita griseola / Dingy Footman moth (Collita griseola)

GL says most likely a Dingy Footman moth. 2025-08-14 00:09:07 Fehraltorf Collita griseola / Dingy Footman moth; Variant: Dingy footman. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Grasmotte / A kind of Crambus pascuella (Crambus pascuella)

Eventuell eine Grasmotte (Crambus pascuella). 2025-08-18 19:32:53 Fehraltorf Crambus pascuella / Grasmotte / A kind of Crambus pascuella. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Monarchfalter / Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

A monarch butterfly! I didn't know they could be seen in Madeira, but it's true. 2023-03-16 15:35:48 Madeira Danaus plexippus / Monarchfalter, der / Monarch butterfly; Variant: Simply monarch. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. butterflies. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Grasglucke / Larva of the Drinker Moth (Euthrix potatoria)

GL says the larva of the Drinker Moth (Euthrix potatoria). 2025-08-13 18:48:23 Klausenpass Euthrix potatoria / Grasglucke, die / Larva of the Drinker Moth. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Zitronenfalter / Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni)

A Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni), known in German as the Zitronenfalter, bein Spielplatz daheim. 2026-04-20 11:33:42 Alpweg Gonepteryx rhamni / Zitronenfalter, der / Brimstone butterfly; Variant: Common brimstone. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 August 2025.
Halictus ligatus / A kind of Halictus ligatus (Halictus ligatus)

Honigbiene (Apis mellifera) oder eine Furchenbiene (z.B. Halictus ligatus). 2025-08-05 11:52:42 Fehraltorf Halictus ligatus / A kind of Halictus ligatus. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Braunauge / Large wall brown (Lasiommata maera)

GL says a Wall Brown, scientifically known as Lasiommata megera. 2025-10-10 15:27:01 Levanto Lasiommata maera / Braunauge, das / Large wall brown. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleine Eisvogel / White Admiral (Limenitis camilla)

GL says White Admiral, specifically Limenitis camilla, seen by Wildert in Zuercher Oberland. 2025-06-28 14:04:55 Wildert Limenitis camilla / Kleine Eisvogel, der / White Admiral. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Taubenschwänzchen / Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) vorm Haus. 2026-02-24 15:39:25 Fehraltorf Macroglossum stellatarum / Taubenschwänzchen, das; Variant: Taubenschwänzchen / Hummingbird hawk-moth. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. For some reason not in the pieris.ch site I usually refer to? Wikipedia says about the family: Die Schwärmer (Sphingidae) sind eine Familie der Schmetterlinge. Sie kommen weltweit mit etwa 1200 Arten vor, davon sind 40 aus Europa bekannt,[1] in Mitteleuropa leben davon 21 Arten. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.
Blauäugige Waldportier / Dryad (Minois dryas)

Google Lens says it's a dryad butterfly. 2025-07-17 14:08:58 Kaltbrunner-Riet Minois dryas / Blauäugige Waldportier, der / Dryad. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Saw one in Kaltbrunner-Riet. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Schwarzspanner / Chimney Sweeper Moth (Odezia atrata)

GL says this is a Chimney Sweeper Moth (Odezia atrata). 2025-08-13 18:52:05 Klausenpass Odezia atrata / Schwarzspanner, der / Chimney Sweeper Moth. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Familie der / Fennel Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)

Google Lens says this is a Fennel Swallowtail caterpillar - not sure, but they look similar. 2024-06-14 18:42:53 Pfäffikersee Papilio polyxenes / Familie der / Fennel Swallowtail. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Here a caterpillar - not sure, but they look similar. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Phengaris rebeli / Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris rebeli)

GL says likely a Phengaris rebeli, also known as the Scarce Large Blue or Rebel's Large Blue. 2025-08-10 18:33:06 Phengaris rebeli / Scarce Large Blue; Variant: Rebel's Large Blue. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Rapsweissling / Green-veined white (Pieris napi)

Green-veined White (Pieris napi) by Maggia, Ticino. 2025-07-31 11:51:55 Pieris napi / Rapsweissling, der; Variants: Rapsweißling, Grünader-Weissling / Green-veined white. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleiner Kohlweissling / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)

Kleiner Kohlweissling, Small Whiteplay daheim. 2025-08-08 12:08:55 Fehraltorf Pieris rapae / Kleiner Kohlweissling, der; Variant: Kleine Kohlweißling / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See https://insectic.com/butterfly-species-switzerland/#google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.
C-Falter / Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

GL says this is a Comma butterfly, specifically Polygonia c-album. 2025-08-14 12:00:57 Fehraltorf Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma butterfly. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hauhechel-Bläuling / Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus)

GL says a Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). 2025-08-13 18:44:51 Klausenpass Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der; Variant: Hauhechel-Bläuling / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.
Admiral / Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

A tough-ass Admiral, still flying around at 11C. 2025-10-12 11:15:55 Fehraltorf Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.
Schwarzbraunbinden-Blattspanner / Silver-ground carpet (Xanthorhoe montanata)

Google Lens says a Silver-Ground Carpet (scientific name Xanthorhoe montanata). 2025-07-26 11:37:36 Fehraltorf Xanthorhoe montanata / Schwarzbraunbinden-Blattspanner, der / Silver-ground carpet. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Actually a moth - are they not included from the butterfly web site?. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Sechsfleck-Widderchen / Six-spot Burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae)

GL says this is a Burnet moth, likely a Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae). 2025-08-12 18:27:43 Klausenpass Zygaena filipendulae / Sechsfleck-Widderchen, das / Six-spot Burnet moth; Variant: Six-spot burnet. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Wespen:
Allgemein: Observed 5 kinds.
Große Lehmwespe / Great Potter Wasp (Delta unguiculatum)

TBI, GL says a potter wasp, possibly from the genus Delta or Eumenes, such as Delta unguiculatum or Eumenes coarctatus. 2025-08-05 13:16:06 Fehraltorf Delta unguiculatum / Große Lehmwespe, die / Great Potter Wasp; Variant: A kind of Delta unguiculatum. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. a kind of potter wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Eumenes mediterraneus / Mediterranean Potter Wasp (Eumenes mediterraneus)

TBI - GL says a potter wasp, likely belonging to the genus Eumenes. More specifically, it resembles species like Eumenes coarctatus or Eumenes mediterraneus. 2025-08-05 13:17:02 Fehraltorf Eumenes mediterraneus / Mediterranean Potter Wasp; Variant: A kind of Eumenes mediterraneus. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. a kind of potter wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Papierwespe / European paper wasp (Polistes dominula)

GL suggests a European paper wasp (Polistes dominula). 2025-08-07 12:18:15 Fehraltorf Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. There are no doubt lots of kinds of paper wasps, not sure this is the right kind.. First observed on 01 August 2024.
Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe / Sabre wasp (Rhyssa persuasoria)

GL meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria). 2025-09-03 08:59:57 Wildert Rhyssa persuasoria / Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe / Sabre wasp. Google Lens sagt, "die Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe ist keine Wespe, sondern gehört zur Familie der Schlupfwespen (Ichneumonidae)", but in Wikipedia it sounds as if they are. Go figure! The family Ichneumonidae, also known as ichneumon wasps, ichneumonid wasps, ichneumonids, or Darwin wasps (and if Darwin thought they were wasps, I guess they are).. First observed on 02 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Große Blaue Holzbiene, auch Blauschwarze / Violet carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea)

GL meint eine Große Blaue Holzbiene (Xylocopa violacea). 2025-08-29 16:01:21 Wald Fehraltorf Xylocopa violacea / Große Blaue Holzbiene, auch Blauschwarze, die / Violet carpenter bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Hornisse:
Allgemein: Observed 1 kinds.
Europäische Hornisse / European hornet (Vespa crabro)

GL sagt eine Europäische Hornisse (Vespa crabro), die einzige in der Schweiz heimische Hornissenart. 2026-05-19 15:41:22 Fehraltorf Vespa crabro / Europäische Hornisse, die; Variant: Hornisse / European hornet; Variant: European hornet#2. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. Hornissen sind deutlich größer als Wespen oder Bienen gelb-schwarz, wobei der Brustbereich oft rötlich-braun gefärbt ist. Verbreitung in der Schweiz: Die Europäische Hornisse ist in der Schweiz heimisch und weit verbreitet.. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 August 2025.
Hemiptera:
Allgemein: Ich hatte keine Ahnung, dass die Wissenschaft auch bugs sagt, wie hier bei den 'true bugs'. Das Smithsonian sagt, 'The True Bugs are insects that have two pairs of wings.'
die Grüne Reiswanze / Southern green shield bug (Nezara viridula)

GoogleLens says the green one is a nymph of the Southern Green Stink Bug, also known as the Green Vegetable Bug or Southern Green Shield Bug (Nezara viridula). 2025-07-25 15:41:12 Fehraltorf Nezara viridula / die Grüne Reiswanze / Southern green shield bug; Variant: southern green stink bug. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. The order Hemiptera includes what are called 'true bugs', so I'm using that as a type for now. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Wiesenschaumzikade / Meadow Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius)

Meadow Spittlebug on the door to our patio in Fehraltorf. 2025-07-14 15:00:18 Fehraltorf Philaenus spumarius / Wiesenschaumzikade, die / Meadow Spittlebug; Variant: Meadow froghopper. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GoogleLens says, this species is highly variable in color and pattern, typically ranging from yellowish, brownish, or black, with various markings. It is known for its froglike appearance and powerful leaping ability. It belongs to the family Aphrophoridae, commonly known as spittlebugs or froghoppers. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Feuerwanze / Fire bug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)

A fire bug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) with the typical voodoo mask. 2025-08-22 14:38:15 Fehraltorf Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Known for the 'voodoo mask' on its back! Very common around our house, but I've never seen the groups of 100s or 1000s that are described at Wikipedia. Note that what are called 'true bugs' in English by biologists are 'Wanzen' in German.. First observed on 22 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.
Rhyparochromus vulgaris / Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris)

GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris), a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland. 2026-04-16 16:27:51 Europa Rhyparochromus vulgaris / Bright-spotted Groundbug. GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris) is a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Familie Tipulidae (Schnake)

GL meint eine Schnake (Familie Tipulidae), eine der größten einheimischen Mückenarten, tot gefunden auf der Terasse. 2026-05-09 08:01:59 Fehraltorf Schnake / Familie Tipulidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
genus Gerris / Water striders (genus Gerris)

GL says these are water striders, likely from the genus Gerris or Aquarius. 2026-04-20 16:02:29 Alpweg genus Gerris / Water striders. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Genus Gerrus includes 43 species! Water striders are also of genus Aquarius, which includdes 19 species. A common kind in Switzerland is Gerris lacustris, commonly known as the common pond skater or common water strider - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerris_lacustris. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
genus Sylvicola / Wood gnat (genus Sylvicola)

GL says this is a wood gnat (also known as a window-gnat), likely from the genus Sylvicola. It is on our kitchen window... 2026-04-21 08:40:11 Fehraltorf genus Sylvicola / Wood gnat; Variant: Window gnat. I like the name window gnat, since I saw it on our kitchen window!. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Spinnen:
Allgemein: Observed 13 kinds.
Araneus diadematus / European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

GL says European garden spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as the cross orbweaver or diadem spider. 2025-08-07 19:55:24 Fehraltorf Araneus diadematus / European garden spider; Variants: European garden spider cross orbweaver diadem spider orangie cross spider and crowned orb weaver, cross orbweaver, diadem spider. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Gemeine Baldachinspinne / Money Spider (Linyphia triangularis)

Money spider as photographed earlier with my cell phone. 2025-09-18 15:33:38 Fehraltorf Linyphia triangularis / Gemeine Baldachinspinne, die / Money Spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Veränderliche Krabbenspinne / White Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

Unter der Biene siehr man was ich glaube eine Veränderliche Krabbenspinnen (Misumena vatia) ist. 2026-05-21 07:42:03 Misumena vatia / Veränderliche Krabbenspinne, die / White Crab Spider; Variants: A kind of Misumena vatia, Goldenrod Crab Spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.
Große Zitterspinne / Long-bodied cellar spider (Pholcus phalangioides)

GL says this is a Cellar Spider, commonly known as a Daddy Long-legs spider, or specifically Pholcus phalangioides. 2025-09-28 18:01:57 Fehraltorf Pholcus phalangioides / Große Zitterspinne, die / Long-bodied cellar spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GL says Characteristics of the Long-bodied Cellar Spider Appearance: They are known for their long, thin, and delicate legs and a small, oval-shaped body. Habitat: These spiders prefer warm environments, which is why they are frequently found in basements, corners of rooms, and other sheltered areas inside human dwellings. Behavior: They are harmless to humans and are often seen hanging upside down in their messy, irregular webs. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Listspinne / Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

GL says a Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis). 2026-04-30 16:29:24 Fehraltorf Pisaura mirabilis / Listspinne, die / Nursery Web Spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room. First observed on 30 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Pseudeuophrys lanigera / Fleecy jumping spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera)

In Anna's bedroom, GL says a Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera). 2026-03-06 07:49:12 Pseudeuophrys lanigera / Fleecy jumping spider. spiders. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Salticidae / Jumping spider (Salticidae)

GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf Salticidae / Jumping spider. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Salticus scenicus / Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)

GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf Salticus scenicus / Zebra jumping spider. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kleine Mausspinne / Blackwall's ground spider (Scotophaeus blackwalli)

GL says possibly a Scotophaeus blackwalli (also known as the Blackwall's ground spider). 2025-08-22 14:38:49 Fehraltorf Scotophaeus blackwalli / Kleine Mausspinne, die / Blackwall's ground spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Dreiecks-Fettspinne / Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa)

GL says a Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa) in our ground floor bathroom. 2025-08-22 10:25:52 Fehraltorf Steatoda triangulosa / Dreiecks-Fettspinne, die / Triangulate Cobweb Spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Nosferatu-Spinne / Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana)

At our house, GL says this is a species of wolf spider (family Lycosidae). 2026-05-17 17:29:44 Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Cool that my first Nosferatu spider ID happened a day before Halloween. GL says it's often mistaken for a wolf spider due to its size and appearance, but can be distinguished by the unique pattern on its cephalothorax, which resembles the face of the fictional character Nosferatu. First observed on 30 October 2025 in Fehraltorf.
genus Erigone / Dwarf spider (genus Erigone)

GL says most likely a species of dwarf spider or money spider from the genus Erigone (family Linyphiidae). 2026-04-21 12:59:28 Fehraltorf genus Erigone / Dwarf spider; Variant: money spider. family Linyphiidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Kupfrige Sonnenspringspinne / Copper sun jumper (heliophanus cupreus)

GL says this is a copper sun jumper or heliophanus cupreus. 2025-06-19 16:53:30 Fehraltorf heliophanus cupreus / Kupfrige Sonnenspringspinne, die / Copper sun jumper. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Andere Arachnoide:
Allgemein: Wikipedia says arachnida includes, among others, spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, camel spiders, whip spiders and vinegaroons. I have listed spiders separately; added this for harvestmen or daddy long legs, as we called them.
Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht / Saddleback harvestman (Mitopus morio)

Schwierig zu identifizieren aber sieht ähnlich aus wie der Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht (Mitopus morio), der bei uns viel vorkommt. 2025-09-17 15:24:17 Mitopus morio / Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht, der / Saddleback harvestman; Variant: A kind of Mitopus morio. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. There are so many kinds of daddy long legs in Switzerland - 50 to 70 - so it's hard to know which kind you'll see. After examining photos online, I feel that the one in our back yard looks most like a Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht. iNaturalist.org calls this kind a saddleback harvestman, which I find a good description. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Käfer:
Allgemein: Observed 1 kinds.
Kellerassel / Common rough woodlouse (Porcellio scaber)

GL says likely a common rough woodlouse (Porcellio scaber). 2025-08-03 07:07:48 Fehraltorf Porcellio scaber / Kellerassel, die / Common rough woodlouse. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Was sind diese?:

Allgemein: Ich weiss nicht was für Insekten diese sind bei allgemeinen Name, es gibt viele weitere Arten, wofür ich keinen Namen kenne.
Amegilla garrula / Brown-striped digger bee (Amegilla garrula)

GL says likely a Brown-striped Digger Bee (Amegilla garrula) or the Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata). 2026-04-08 16:08:15 Amegilla garrula / Brown-striped digger bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Rotpelzige Sandbiene / Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva)

GL says Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva). 2026-02-26 14:03:00 Fehraltorf Andrena fulva / Rotpelzige Sandbiene, die / Tawny mining bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on one of the first warm days in February 2026 on the Winterflieder. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Pelzbiene / Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes)

GL sagt eine Wildbiene, sehr wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Pelzbiene (Anthophora plumipes). 2026-05-07 16:18:34 Fehraltorf Anthophora plumipes / Gemeine Pelzbiene, die / Hairy-footed Flower Bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 04 March 2026.
Familie der / Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)

GL says maybe a Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata). 2026-04-08 16:13:47 Anthophora quadrimaculata / Familie der / Four-banded Flower-Bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 08 April 2026.
Westliche Honigbiene / Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

I like this view of a European honey bee with its fuzz and thirst. 2025-08-19 15:08:44 Pfäffikersee Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. classic appearance of a honey bee, characterized by its fuzzy, brownish body, segmented abdomen, and visible wings, consistent with the Apis mellifera species. GoogleLens says the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common species of honey bee worldwide and is found throughout Europe, including Switzerland, where it plays a vital role in agriculture as a pollinator. . First observed on 05 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.
Deutsche Schabe / German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

GL says this is a cockroach, most likely a German cockroach (Blattella germanica). 2025-09-18 14:06:34 Fehraltorf Blattella germanica / Deutsche Schabe, die; Variants: Küchenschabe, die Gemeine Küchenschabe / German cockroach; Variants: German cockroach#2, croton bug. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Strange name - According to Wikipedia, it was discovered recently that it mutated slightly aout 2000 years ago from the Asian cockroach. And it has wings, but can barely fly. These are the annoying ones you kill if you find them in your house. The German page says they're generally active at night, and seeing them during the day means there are too many of them or something else isn't right.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gartenhummel / Garden Bumblebee (Bombus hortorum)

White-tailed bee, likely a Gartenhummel, Bombus hortorum - look at that - thing? Tongue? Stinger? 2025-06-19 12:29:19 Fehraltorf Bombus hortorum / Gartenhummel / Garden Bumblebee; Variant: Small garden bumblebee. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaURL. Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera), see also https://observation.org/species/1700/observations/. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Baumhummel / Tree bumblebee or new garden bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)

This is hard to identify but could be a Tree bumblebee or new garden bumblebee, bonbus hypnorum. 2025-06-19 12:26:19 Fehraltorf Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee or new garden bumblebee; Variants: Tree bumblebee, New garden bumblebee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_hypnorum. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Heidehummel / Heath humble-bee (Bombus jonellus)

Heidehummel as seen from the side. 2025-06-28 13:06:02 Fehraltorf Bombus jonellus / Heidehummel, die / Heath humble-bee; Variant: small heath bumblebee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Ackerhummel / Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-05-07 15:38:16 Fehraltorf Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Felsen-Kuckuckshummel / A kind of Bombus rupestris (Bombus rupestris)

Google Lens says The image shows a bumblebee, likely a Bombus rupestris or a similar species, foraging on a flower. 2025-07-26 13:53:12 Fehraltorf Bombus rupestris / Felsen-Kuckuckshummel, die / A kind of Bombus rupestris. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Dunkle Erdhummel / Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)

Background - Hummel bei Wildertweiher, wahrscheinlich eine Dunkle Erdhummel aka buff-tailed bumblebee. 2024-06-04 09:43:55 Fehraltorf Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Wespenbiene (Gattung Nomada)

GL sagt dies ist eine Wespenbiene (Gattung Nomada), eine spezielle Art von Wildbiene. 2026-04-23 08:47:27 Fehraltorf Gattung Nomada / Wespenbiene. Gesehen bei einem Spaziergang richtung Pistolschutzenhaus in Fehraltorf. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Genus Hylaeus / Masked bee (Genus Hylaeus)

GL says this appears to be a member of the genus Hylaeus, commonly known as masked bees or yellow-faced bees. 2026-04-19 15:02:19 Genus Hylaeus / Masked bee; Variant: Yellow-faced bee. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Furchenbiene / Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum)

GL says a kind of cuckoo bee, to me the Slender Mining Bee looks most similar. 2025-08-16 16:39:57 Fehraltorf Lasioglossum calceatum / Gemeine Furchenbiene, die / Slender Mining Bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.
Rostrote Mauerbiene auch Rote Mauerbiene / Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis)

GL says a Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis), a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland. 2026-04-22 11:58:14 Schweiz Osmia bicornis / Rostrote Mauerbiene auch Rote Mauerbiene, die / Red Mason Bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GoogleLens says it's a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.
Osmia cornifrons / Mason bee (Osmia cornifrons)

GL says probably a Mason Bee (Osmia cornifrons), which is commonly known as a horned-face bee. 2026-04-19 17:33:19 Osmia cornifrons / Mason bee; Variant: horned-face bee. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gehörnte Mauerbiene / European orchard bee (Osmia cornuta)

Probably an Osmia cornuta, the European orchard bee. 2026-03-09 15:02:55 Osmia cornuta / Gehörnte Mauerbiene, die / European orchard bee; Variant: European orchard bee#2. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Pimpla rufipes / Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes)

GL says a Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes). 2026-05-05 15:37:03 Fehraltorf Pimpla rufipes / Black Slip Wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Familie der (Sphecodes albilabris)

GL sagt eine Libelle aus der Familie der Flussjungfern (Gomphidae), sehr wahrscheinlich um die Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus). 2026-05-23 15:34:45 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge Sphecodes albilabris / Familie der. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Sphex pensylvanicus / Great black wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)

GL says probably small solitary wasps, I say maybe Sphex pensylvanicus, the great black wasp or great black digger wasp. 2026-04-19 15:02:19 Sphex pensylvanicus / Great black wasp; Variant: Great black digger wasp. Sphex pensylvanicus was the subject of the first article on an insect written by a native-born citizen of the New World, when observations made by John Bartram on S. pensylvanicus were presented to the Royal Society in 1749 by Peter Collinson.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris)

ID Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris). 2025-08-09 12:16:31 Vespula vulgaris / Gemeine Wespe, die. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
family Ichneumonidae / Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae)

GL says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps. 2026-04-20 16:12:29 Alpweg family Ichneumonidae / Ichneumon wasp. Ichneumonidae is a diverse group of parasitic wasps. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.
family Trombidiidae / Red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae)

Auf dem Tisch in Betlis, GL says a mite, specifically a red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae) or a snout mite (family Bdellidae). 2025-10-21 16:03:43 Betlis family Trombidiidae / Red velvet mite. GL said it could also be a snout mite (family Bdellidae), and emphasized that they're arachnids, not insects. It added Red Velvet Mites (Trombidiidae): These mites are often bright red and have a dense covering of hair-like setae, giving them a velvety appearance. They are predators of small arthropods and their eggs. Snout Mites (Bdellidae): These mites are also predatory and are characterized by their elongated, snout-like mouthparts. They are typically found in soil and leaf litter.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Bienen allgemein:

Allgemein: Die Arten in der Familie Bombus sind Hummel, which were by far the most common. Anthidium sind Harz- und Wollbienen. Was ich sonst gesehen habe sind Halictus (kein gemeinsamer Name), und Lasioglossum (Schmalbienen benannt).
Honigbienen:
Allgemein: Auf Deutsch sind alles andere als Honigbienen 'Wildbienen'
Westliche Honigbiene / Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

I like this view of a European honey bee with its fuzz and thirst. 2025-08-19 15:08:44 Pfäffikersee Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. classic appearance of a honey bee, characterized by its fuzzy, brownish body, segmented abdomen, and visible wings, consistent with the Apis mellifera species. GoogleLens says the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common species of honey bee worldwide and is found throughout Europe, including Switzerland, where it plays a vital role in agriculture as a pollinator. . First observed on 05 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.
Wildbienen in Kanton Zürich, 0 Arten::
Allgemein: Alle Bombus-Arten sind Hummel, habe ich gelernt.
Wildbienen sonst in der Schweiz, 0 Arten: