Übersicht der Insekten daheim oder auf Reisen

2026-09-08 Fehraltorf:

In our kitchen a grass-veneer moth belonging to the subfamily Crambinae. TBI

In our kitchen a grass-veneer moth belonging to the subfamily Crambinae. 2026-09-08 12:51:32 Fehraltorf

2026-09-07 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). TBI

GL says a box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). 2026-09-07 20:24:35 Fehraltorf

Google Lens says a fuzzy bumblebee (Bombus species), likely a common European species such as the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) or a similar member of the Apidae family.

GL says a fuzzy bumblebee (Bombus species), likely a common European species such as the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) or a similar member of the Apidae family. 2026-09-07 18:14:17 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Apidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-08-31 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt es gibt hier einen Olivenbraunen Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata, auch Wegerich-Zünsler genannt).

GL sagt es gibt hier einen Olivenbraunen Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata, auch Wegerich-Zünsler genannt). 2026-08-31 14:36:36 Fehraltorf

Pyrausta despicata / Olivenbrauner Zünsler. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt es gibt hier einen Olivenbraunen Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata), auch Wegerich-Zünsler genannt.

GL sagt es gibt hier einen Olivenbraunen Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata), auch Wegerich-Zünsler genannt. 2026-08-31 14:36:36 Fehraltorf

Pyrausta despicata / Olivenbrauner Zünsler. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. First observed on 31 August 2026 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

2026-08-30 Elm, Glarnerland:

Google Lens hat 3 Möglichkeiten von einem Zipfelfalter (Gattung Satyrium) vorgeschlagen.

GL hat 3 Möglichkeiten von einem Zipfelfalter (Gattung Satyrium) vorgeschlagen. 2026-08-30 12:04:57 Quelle: OTHER 20260830_120457 GL hat 3 Möglichkeiten von einem Zipfelfalter (Gattung Satyrium) vorgeschlagen.jpg Glarnerland

Satyrium / Zipfelfalter. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-08-29 Schwändi:

Libelle bei Fämmis Nachbarn, Google Lens sagt eine Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea).

Libelle bei Fämmis Nachbarn, GL sagt eine Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea). 2026-08-29 20:00:32 Schwändi

Aeshna cyanea / Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer, die; Variant: Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer / Southern hawker; Variant: Blue hawker. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 August 2026 in Schwändi.

Google Lens hat gesagt ein Männchen der Blaugrünen Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea) am Schwimmbad Schwändi.

GL hat gesagt ein Männchen der Blaugrünen Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea) am Schwimmbad Schwändi. 2026-08-29 15:11:27 Schwändi

Aeshna cyanea / Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer, die; Variant: Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer / Southern hawker; Variant: Blue hawker. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint ein Purpurroter Zünsler (Pyrausta purpuralis) in Schwänd.

GL meint ein Purpurroter Zünsler (Pyrausta purpuralis) in Schwänd. 2026-08-29 15:02:17 Schwändi

Pyrausta purpuralis / Purpurroter Zünsler. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt ein Kleines Wiesenvögelchen (Cönonympha pamphilus) in Schwändi.

GL sagt ein Kleines Wiesenvögelchen (Cönonympha pamphilus) in Schwändi. 2026-08-29 14:47:24 Schwändi

Coenonympha. First observed on 18 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-08-20 Wildert:

Google Lens vermutet Gemeiner Grashüpfer (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) oder Sumpfschrecke (Stethophyma grossum).

GL vermutet Gemeiner Grashüpfer (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) oder Sumpfschrecke (Stethophyma grossum). 2026-08-20 09:01:30 Wildert

Pseudochorthippus parallelus / Gemeiner Grashüpfer, der; Variant: Gemeine Grashüpfer. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 September 2025 in Wildert.

Stethophyma grossum / Sumpfschrecke, die / Large marsh grasshopper. [Käfer] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia.

2026-08-19 Neeracherried:

At Neeracherried likely a blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) or a closely related species. 2026-08-19 10:34:46 Neeracherried

Ischnura elegans / Grosse Pechlibelle, die; Variant: Große Pechlibelle / Blue-tailed damselfly; Variant: Common bluetail. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2025 in Wildert.

2026-08-18 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt diese Mothe bei Bahnhof Fehraltorf ist ein weißer Nachtfalter (Motte), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Familie der Zünsler (Crambidae) oder der Erebidae (Bärenspinner) und schlägt 3 Spezien vor.

GL sagt diese Mothe bei Bahnhof Fehraltorf ist ein weißer Nachtfalter (Motte), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Familie der Zünsler (Crambidae) oder der Erebidae (Bärenspinner) und schlägt 3 Spezien vor. 2026-08-18 19:36:46 Fehraltorf

Nomada posthuma / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 21 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Crambidae / Sod Webworm Moth. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. A small common moth. First observed on 01 July 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Erebidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says another Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana).

GL says another Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana). 2026-08-18 18:16:44 Fehraltorf

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-08-16 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint diese Biene bei Bahnhof Fehraltorf ist eine Hummel (Gattung Bombus), genauer gesagt eine Erdhummel (wie die Dunkle Erdhummel oder die Helle Erdhummel).

GL meint diese Biene bei Bahnhof Fehraltorf ist eine Hummel (Gattung Bombus), genauer gesagt eine Erdhummel (wie die Dunkle Erdhummel oder die Helle Erdhummel). 2026-08-16 18:01:37 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2026-08-12 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a Western honey bee (Apis mellifera).

GL says a Western honey bee (Apis mellifera). 2026-08-12 09:00:25 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a honey bee (Apis mellifera) or a closely related solitary bee species (such as a leafcutter bee from the family Megachilidae).

GL says a honey bee (Apis mellifera) or a closely related solitary bee species (such as a leafcutter bee from the family Megachilidae). 2026-08-12 09:00:22 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Megachilidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-08-11 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this appears to be a firebug nymph (Pyrrhocoris apterus).

GL says this appears to be a firebug nymph (Pyrrhocoris apterus). 2026-08-11 18:08:47 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

A Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) near our house. 2026-08-11 14:19:25 Fehraltorf

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

2026-08-09 Engadin:

Google Lens meint Gattung Erebia.

GL meint Gattung Erebia. 2026-08-09 18:19:23 Engadin

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

TBI Google Lens meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana).

TBI GL meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana). 2026-08-09 15:26:33 Engadin

Brenthis ino / Mädesüß-Perlmuttfalter, der / Lesser marbled fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2026.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Speyeria. First observed on 09 August 2026 in Engadin.

Fabriciana. First observed on 09 August 2026 in Engadin.

TBI Google Lens meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana).

TBI GL meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana). 2026-08-09 15:26:09 Engadin

Brenthis ino / Mädesüß-Perlmuttfalter, der / Lesser marbled fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2026.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Speyeria. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Fabriciana. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint Gattung Erebia.

GL meint Gattung Erebia. 2026-08-09 14:51:11 Engadin

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

2026-08-08 Engadin:

Google Lens sieht rechts einen Unpunktierten Mohrenfalter (Erebia pharte).

GL sieht rechts einen Unpunktierten Mohrenfalter (Erebia pharte). 2026-08-08 15:32:08 Engadin

Erebia pharte / Unpunktierten Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

Google Lens meint links ist ein Schillernden Mohrenfalter (Erebia tyndarus).

GL meint links ist ein Schillernden Mohrenfalter (Erebia tyndarus). 2026-08-08 15:32:08 Engadin

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

Google Lens meint ein Graubindigen Mohrenfalter (Erebia äthiops).

GL meint ein Graubindigen Mohrenfalter (Erebia äthiops). 2026-08-08 15:24:08 Engadin

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

Erebia aethiops / Graubindige Mohrenfalter, der / Scotch argus. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia.

Google Lens says this is a Boloria pales butterfly, also known as the shepherd's fritillary.

GL says this is a Boloria pales butterfly, also known as the shepherd's fritillary. 2026-08-08 12:55:57 Engadin

Boloria pales / Alpenmatten-Perlmuttfalter, der / Shepherd's fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Schmetterling TBI.

Schmetterling TBI. 2026-08-08 12:55:57 Engadin

Google Lens sagt wahrscheinlich um das Männchen des Postillons (Colias croceus).

GL sagt wahrscheinlich um das Männchen des Postillons (Colias croceus). 2026-08-08 12:55:53 Engadin

Colias. First observed on 13 September 2025.

2026-08-06 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt dies ist keine Biene, sondern eine Mistbiene (Eristalis tenax), eine in der Schweiz weit verbreitete Schwebfliege.

GL sagt dies ist keine Biene, sondern eine Mistbiene (Eristalis tenax), eine in der Schweiz weit verbreitete Schwebfliege. 2026-08-06 09:40:57 Fehraltorf

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-08-03 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is a Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma), easily identified by the silvery, Greek letter gamma (or Y-shaped) mark on its forewing.

GL says this is a Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma), easily identified by the silvery, Greek letter gamma (or Y-shaped) mark on its forewing. 2026-08-03 22:58:16 Fehraltorf

Autographa gamma / Silver Y. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. GL says easily identified by the silvery, Greek letter gamma (or Y-shaped) mark on its forewing.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this insect on our house is a female Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera), recognizable by its dark brownish body and long, sword-like ovipositor at the rear.

GL says this insect on our house is a female Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera), recognizable by its dark brownish body and long, sword-like ovipositor at the rear. 2026-08-03 20:50:25 Fehraltorf

Holidoptera griseoaptera / Dark bush-cricket. [ZH]. GL says recognizable by its dark brownish body and long, sword-like ovipositor at the rear.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-07-25 Wildert:

Red butterfly TBI.

Red butterfly TBI. 2026-07-25 15:53:09 Wildert

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Red butterfly TBI.

Red butterfly TBI. 2026-07-25 15:46:24 Wildert

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Tbi probably honeybee. TBI

Tbi probably honeybee. 2026-07-25 15:41:01 Wildert

Pollinating fly TBI.

Pollinating fly TBI. 2026-07-25 15:39:28 Wildert

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says this tiny thing is an ensign wasp (family Evaniidae).

GL says this tiny thing is an ensign wasp (family Evaniidae). 2026-07-25 14:29:44 Wildert

Evaniidae / Ensign wasp. [Bienen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-07-23 Ecoteaux:

Bei Ecoteaux ein Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia). 2026-07-23 18:21:39 Ecoteaux

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

C-Falter (Polygonia c-album) bei Ecoteaux. 2026-07-23 18:19:58 Ecoteaux

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo) Männchen. 2026-07-23 18:18:23 Ecoteaux

Calopteryx virgo / Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle, die / Beautiful demoiselle. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo) Weibchen - sie haben das männliche Blau nicht. 2026-07-23 18:17:40 Ecoteaux

Calopteryx virgo / Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle, die / Beautiful demoiselle. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

2026-07-20 Alpweg:

Google Lens sagt ein Schmalflügeligen Zünsler (Synaphe punctalis), eine in der Schweiz heimische Schmetterlingsart aus der Familie der Echten Zünsler (Pyralidae), auch als Dürrwiesen-Zünsler bekannt.

GL sagt ein Schmalflügeligen Zünsler (Synaphe punctalis), eine in der Schweiz heimische Schmetterlingsart aus der Familie der Echten Zünsler (Pyralidae), auch als Dürrwiesen-Zünsler bekannt. 2026-07-20 19:54:01 Alpweg

Nomada posthuma / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 21 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Ein Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia), der auch unter dem Namen Silberstrich bekannt. 2026-07-20 16:25:09 Alpweg

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Ein C-Falter (Polygonia c-album) im Wald bei Fehraltorf. 2026-07-20 15:34:51 Fehraltorf

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt ein Rüsselkäfer (Familie Curculionidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung der Blattrandkäfer.

GL sagt ein Rüsselkäfer (Familie Curculionidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung der Blattrandkäfer. 2026-07-20 12:35:37 Alpweg

Curculionidae / Rüsselkäfer. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Andrena minutula / Gattung der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

In unserem WC meint Google Lens eine Dreiecks-Fettspinne (Steatoda triangulosa), auch bekannt als Wärmeliebende Kugelspinne.

In unserem WC meint GL eine Dreiecks-Fettspinne (Steatoda triangulosa), auch bekannt als Wärmeliebende Kugelspinne. 2026-07-20 12:29:10 Alpweg

Steatoda triangulosa / Dreiecks-Fettspinne, die / Triangulate Cobweb Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 22 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-16:

Google Lens sieht wahrscheinlich eine Kurze Langbauchschwebfliege (Chalcosyrphus nemorum), hier bei Wildert.

GL sieht wahrscheinlich eine Kurze Langbauchschwebfliege (Chalcosyrphus nemorum), hier bei Wildert. 2026-07-16 20:45:56 Wildert

Chalcosyrphus nemorum / Kurze Langbauchschwebfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-07-15:

A kind of damselfly at Wildert. 2026-07-15 14:01:15 Wildert

Zygoptera / Damselfly; Variant: Damselflies. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. These are the smaller, thinner dragonflies. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

A kind of damselfly at Wildert. 2026-07-15 14:01:15 Wildert

Zygoptera / Damselfly; Variant: Damselflies. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. These are the smaller, thinner dragonflies. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

Weisse Federlibelle (Platycnemis latipes) bei Wildert. 2026-07-15 13:40:15 Wildert

Platycnemis latipes / White Featherleg. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Identified in France, but not on my Swiss list. First observed on 17 June 2026 in Frankreich.

Weisse Federlibelle (Platycnemis latipes) bei Wildert. 2026-07-15 13:40:15 Wildert

Platycnemis latipes / White Featherleg. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Identified in France, but not on my Swiss list. First observed on 17 June 2026 in Frankreich.

Google Lens meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), genauer gesagt um ein helles Jungtier oder Weibchen.

GL meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), genauer gesagt um ein helles Jungtier oder Weibchen. 2026-07-15 13:27:15

Platycnemis pennipes / Blaue Federlibelle, die / White-legged damselfly; Variant: Blue featherleg. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 24 June 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), genauer gesagt um ein helles Jungtier oder Weibchen.

GL meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), genauer gesagt um ein helles Jungtier oder Weibchen. 2026-07-15 13:27:15 Wildert

Platycnemis pennipes / Blaue Federlibelle, die / White-legged damselfly; Variant: Blue featherleg. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 24 June 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-13 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says This image features a honey bee foraging on purple oregano flowers. The bee, likely Apis mellifera (Western honey bee), is collecting nectar using its proboscis.

GL says This image features a honey bee foraging on purple oregano flowers. The bee, likely Apis mellifera (Western honey bee), is collecting nectar using its proboscis. 2026-07-13 14:47:32 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Google Lens says this is a honeybee (genus Apis) feeding on the nectar of a white clover flower (Trifolium repens). TBI

GL says this is a honeybee (genus Apis) feeding on the nectar of a white clover flower (Trifolium repens). 2026-07-13 14:45:08 Fehraltorf

On the way home from Dr Paulsen saw a male Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), characterized by vibrant blue upper wings bordered by a thin, dark line. 2026-07-13 10:28:51 Fehraltorf

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

On the way home from Paulsen one of the usual kinds, a Small White (Pieris rapae), commonly recognized by its white wings with small black spots. 2026-07-13 10:22:05 Fehraltorf

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-08 Madrid:

Google Lens saysthis butterfly in Retiropark in Madrid is a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias croceus).

GL saysthis butterfly in Retiropark in Madrid is a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias croceus). 2026-07-08 12:42:59 Madrid

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Colias. First observed on 13 September 2025.

Google Lens says this is a Southern Brown Argus (Aricia cramera)in Retiro park in Madrid.

GL says this is a Southern Brown Argus (Aricia cramera)in Retiro park in Madrid. 2026-07-08 12:19:29 Madrid

Aricia agestis / Kleine Sonnenröschen-Bläuling, der / Brown argus. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-05 Fehraltorf:

Auf der Terasse sagt Google Lens sagt hatten wir einen ein Grünes Heupferd (Tettigonia viridissima).

Auf der Terasse sagt GL sagt hatten wir einen ein Grünes Heupferd (Tettigonia viridissima). 2026-07-05 13:47:45 Fehraltorf

Tettigonia viridissima / Grünes Heupferd. [Grasshupfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-07-04 Fehraltorf:

Auf unserer Terasse, Google Lens meinr eine Echte Krabbenspinne (Gattung Xysticus).

Auf unserer Terasse, GL meinr eine Echte Krabbenspinne (Gattung Xysticus). 2026-07-04 18:41:30 Fehraltorf

Xysticus / Echte Krabbenspinne. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sieht einen Echten Schenkelkäfer (Ödemera podagrariae).

GL sieht einen Echten Schenkelkäfer (Ödemera podagrariae). 2026-07-04 10:03:27 Fehraltorf

Ödemera podagrariae / Echten Schenkelkäfer. [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Oedemera / False Blister Beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. First observed on 01 June 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-02 Fehraltorf:

Hier in Fehraltorf beim Bahnhof, Google Lens sagt einen Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui).

Hier in Fehraltorf beim Bahnhof, GL sagt einen Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui). 2026-07-02 14:38:07 Fehraltorf

Distelfalter. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

In der Küche - Google Lens meint eine Hainschwebfliege (Episyrphus balteatus).

In der Küche - GL meint eine Hainschwebfliege (Episyrphus balteatus). 2026-07-02 12:13:14 Fehraltorf

Episyrphus balteatus / Hainschwebfliege; Variant: Marmeladen-Schwebfliege / Marmalade hoverfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe. First observed on 07 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

In unserem Garten ein Männchen der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo). 2026-07-02 10:52:40 Fehraltorf

Calopteryx virgo / Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle, die / Beautiful demoiselle. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

Google Lens meint wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Keulenschwebfliege (Syritta pipiens), die in der Schweiz auch als Kleine Mistbiene bekannt ist.

GL meint wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Keulenschwebfliege (Syritta pipiens), die in der Schweiz auch als Kleine Mistbiene bekannt ist. 2026-07-02 10:42:05 Fehraltorf

Syritta pipiens / Kleine Mistbiene, die / Thick-legged hoverfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 16 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2026-07-01 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a kind of Sod Webworm Moth is a small, common moth (family Crambidae) known for its larvae, which are significant turfgrass pests.

GL says a kind of Sod Webworm Moth is a small, common moth (family Crambidae) known for its larvae, which are significant turfgrass pests. 2026-07-01 17:42:57 Fehraltorf

Crambidae / Sod Webworm Moth. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. A small common moth. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Hier in Fehraltorf beim Bahnhof, Google Lens sagt einen Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui).

Hier in Fehraltorf beim Bahnhof, GL sagt einen Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui). 2026-07-01 17:21:57 Fehraltorf

Distelfalter. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Steinhummel (Bombus lapidarius) bei Bahnhof Fehraltorf. 2026-07-01 17:11:09 Fehraltorf

Bombus lapidarius / Steinhummel, die / A kind of Bombus lapidarius. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 30 March 2024 in Auslikon.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says likely a male Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus).

GL says likely a male Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus). 2026-07-01 16:11:26 Fehraltorf

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

2026-06-28 Actually 26 and 27 at Mettmen:

Google Lens sagt zwei Kleine Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla).

GL sagt zwei Kleine Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla). 2026-06-28 07:16:59

Limenitis camilla / Kleine Eisvogel, der / White Admiral. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Wildert.

Limenitis. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Wildert.

Google Lens meint bei Mettmen ein Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia), der auch unter dem Namen Silberstrich bekannt ist.

GL meint bei Mettmen ein Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia), der auch unter dem Namen Silberstrich bekannt ist. 2026-06-28 07:14:03

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Google Lens meinte ich sah hier sehr wahrscheinlich um den Kleinen Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla) oder den Großen Schillerfalter (Apatura iris).

GL meinte ich sah hier sehr wahrscheinlich um den Kleinen Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla) oder den Großen Schillerfalter (Apatura iris). 2026-06-28 07:11:52

Limenitis. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Wildert.

Apatura. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt links ist.ein C-Falter (Polygonia c-album).

GL sagt links ist.ein C-Falter (Polygonia c-album). 2026-06-28 07:08:53

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt rechts ist sehr wahrscheinlich um einen Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia), den größten Perlmuttfalter Mitteleuropas.

GL sagt rechts ist sehr wahrscheinlich um einen Kaisermantel (Argynnis paphia), den größten Perlmuttfalter Mitteleuropas. 2026-06-28 07:06:44

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Brenthis ino / Mädesüß-Perlmuttfalter, der / Lesser marbled fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt eine Gemeine Skorpionsfliege (Panorpa communis).

GL sagt eine Gemeine Skorpionsfliege (Panorpa communis). 2026-06-28 07:00:10

Panorpa communis / Gemeine Skorpionsfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 28 June 2026.

Google Lens meint eine Skorpionsfliege (Gattung Panorpa), sehr wahrscheinlich um die Gemeine Skorpionsfliege (Panorpa communis).

GL meint eine Skorpionsfliege (Gattung Panorpa), sehr wahrscheinlich um die Gemeine Skorpionsfliege (Panorpa communis). 2026-06-28 06:56:09

Panorpa communis / Gemeine Skorpionsfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Ohne Bild der anderen Seite der Flügel ist es nicht klar, aber Google Lens sagt einer der Mohrenfalter (Gattung Erebia).

Ohne Bild der anderen Seite der Flügel ist es nicht klar, aber GL sagt einer der Mohrenfalter (Gattung Erebia). 2026-06-28 06:51:46

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

2026-06-27 Mettmen:

Gletscher-Mohrenfalter (Erebia pluto) oder. 2026-06-27 20:52:07

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

2026-06-26 Mettmen:

Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui). 2026-06-26 17:56:17

Distelfalter. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

2026-06-25:

Wahrscheinlich Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner Cyclophora linearia. 2026-06-25 15:07:28

Cyclophora linearia / Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Not found in list of Swiss butterflies?. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Wahrscheinlich Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner (Cyclophora linearia). 2026-06-25 15:07:28

Cyclophora linearia / Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Not found in list of Swiss butterflies?. First observed on 25 June 2026. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book. 2026-06-25 14:57:52 Quelle: WIKIPEDIA 20260625_145752-4B2A2632 (1) Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book.JPG

Argynnis adippe / Märzveilchenfalter; Variant: Feurige Perlmuttfalter / High brown fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Scientific variant is Fabriciana adippe. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Fabriciana adippe / Feurige Perlmuttfalter, der / High brown fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Probably a Limenitis camilla, the (Eurasian) white admiral. 2026-06-25 11:44:25

Limenitis. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Wildert.

Limenitis camilla / Kleine Eisvogel, der / White Admiral. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Wildert.

Admiral butterfly in Fehraltorf woods. 2026-06-25 10:55:25 Fehraltorf

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

2026-06-24 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint ein Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler (Otiorhynchus sulcatus), der in der Schweiz weit verbreitet und ein gefürchteter Gartenschädling ist - oh je.

GL meint ein Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler (Otiorhynchus sulcatus), der in der Schweiz weit verbreitet und ein gefürchteter Gartenschädling ist - oh je. 2026-06-24 08:06:23 Fehraltorf

Otiorhynchus / Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler / Vine weevel. [Käfer] [ZH]. First observed on 20 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says this is a Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina).

GL says this is a Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). 2026-06-24 08:04:48 Fehraltorf

Maniola jurtina / Große Ochsenauge, das / Meadow brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 August 2025 in Pfäffikersee.

Maniola. First observed on 19 August 2025 in Pfäffikersee.

Google Lens meint wahrscheinlich ein Kleiner Kohlweissling (Pieris rapae).

GL meint wahrscheinlich ein Kleiner Kohlweissling (Pieris rapae). 2026-06-24 08:02:31 Fehraltorf

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), eher weiblich oder jung weil nicht so blau.

GL meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), eher weiblich oder jung weil nicht so blau. 2026-06-24 07:58:13 Fehraltorf

Platycnemis pennipes / Blaue Federlibelle, die / White-legged damselfly; Variant: Blue featherleg. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

In Wildert eine Vierfleck-Libelle (Libellula quadrimaculata), auf jedem Flügelpaar 4 Flecken. 2026-06-24 07:44:41 Wildert

Libellula quadrimaculata / Vierfleck, der. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Selber identifiziert als eine Keilfleck-Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna isoceles), und Google Lens meint das auch.

Selber identifiziert als eine Keilfleck-Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna isoceles), und GL meint das auch. 2026-06-24 07:32:53 Fehraltorf

Aeshna isoceles / Keilfleck-Mosaikjungfer. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-23 Wald Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint ein Spitzenfleck (Libelulla fulva), wahrscheinlich korrekt, ein Männchen.

GL meint ein Spitzenfleck (Libelulla fulva), wahrscheinlich korrekt, ein Männchen. 2026-06-23 12:23:23 Wald Fehraltorf

Libellula fulva / Spitzenfleck, der / Scarce chaser. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-22 Fehraltorf:

Perfekt getarnt als Wespe, wenn nur die Flügel nicht so typisch für Fliegen wären. Höchstwahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Wespenschwebfliege (Chrysotoxum cautum). 2026-06-22 08:55:43 Fehraltorf

Chrysotoxum cautum / Gemeine Wespenschwebfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Perfekt getarnt als Wespe, wenn nur die Flügel nicht so typisch für Fliegen wären. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-20 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says most likely a Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum).

GL says most likely a Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-06-20 19:51:55 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says a Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus).

GL says a Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus). 2026-06-20 08:37:59 Fehraltorf

Ochlodes sylvanus / Rostfarbige Dickkopffalter, der / Large skipper. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-17 Provence:

Could be White Featherleg male (Platycnemis latipes) seen near Orange, France. 2026-06-17 18:28:43

Platycnemis latipes / White Featherleg. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Identified in France, but not on my Swiss list. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-16 Provence:

Google Lens says Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, here in Caderousse.

GL says Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, here in Caderousse. 2026-06-16 14:00:24 Provence

Xanthogaleruca luteola / Elm-leaf beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Seen in Caderousse. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-10 Provence:

Looks like a Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma). 2026-06-10 18:09:28 Provence

Melitaea didyma / Rote Scheckenfalter, der / Spotted fritillary; Variant: Red-band fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Looks similar to a Cretan Bright Bush-cricket (Poecilimon cretensis), but this is France. 2026-06-10 10:27:56

Poecilimon cretensis / Cretan Bright Bush-cricket. [ZH]. Name is Cretan but this was seen in France?. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-09 Provence:

Most likely a Black Bee Fly (Anthrax georgicus) bei Oppède in Frankreich. 2026-06-09 21:07:39 Provence

Bombylius major / Wollschweber / Large Bee-fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Schweiz.

A kind of Carpenter bee in the genus Xylocopa of the subfamily Xylocopinae - but there are hundreds of species. 2026-06-09 07:51:15 Provence

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Xylocopinae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-08 Provence:

Near Apt - a Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia). 2026-06-08 07:28:29 Provence

Euptoieta claudia / Variegated Fritillary. [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-03 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a ladybird larva, either the seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) or the invasive Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis).

GL says a ladybird larva, either the seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) or the invasive Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis). 2026-06-03 19:14:05 Fehraltorf

Harmonia axyridis / Asiatische Marienkäfer, der / Harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. 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 29 May 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt, das Insekt auf dem Bild gehört höchstwahrscheinlich zur Familie der Tanzfliegen (Empididae).

2026-06-03 18:47:37 Fehraltorf

Nomada posthuma / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 21 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Empididae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-06-01 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is the nymph of a stink bug (family Pentatomidae), possibly a species like the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.

GL says this is the nymph of a stink bug (family Pentatomidae), possibly a species like the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. 2026-06-01 16:30:27 Fehraltorf

Nezara viridula / die Grüne Reiswanze / Southern green shield bug; Variant: southern green stink bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. The order Hemiptera includes what are called 'true bugs', so I'm using that as a type for now. First observed on 25 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Pentatomidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is of the family Stratiomyidae, commonly known as a soldier fly, potentially a black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens).

GL says this is of the family Stratiomyidae, commonly known as a soldier fly, potentially a black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). 2026-06-01 10:23:29 Fehraltorf

Stratiomyidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Hermetia illucens / Schwarze Soldatenfliege; Variant: Familie der / Black soldier fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eventuell ein Matte Scheinbockkäfer (Ödemera lurida). 2026-06-01 09:23:54 Fehraltorf

Ödemera lurida / Matte Scheinbockkäfer. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a False Blister Beetle (genus Oedemera).

GL says this is a False Blister Beetle (genus Oedemera). 2026-06-01 09:23:54 Fehraltorf

Oedemera / False Blister Beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-30 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says to this slightly better photo, Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) or a similar species such as the Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus). It's never quite sure...

GL says to this slightly better photo, Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) or a similar species such as the Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus). It's never quite sure... 2026-05-30 11:47:42 Fehraltorf

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Lysandra bellargus / Himmelblaue Bläuling, der / Adonis blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Hummel (Gattung Bombus), höchstwahrscheinlich eine Erdhummel.

GL meint eine Hummel (Gattung Bombus), höchstwahrscheinlich eine Erdhummel. 2026-05-30 08:52:54 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-05-29 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says most likely a Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) or a brown female Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus).

GL says most likely a Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) or a brown female Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus). 2026-05-29 17:08:48 Fehraltorf

Aricia agestis / Kleine Sonnenröschen-Bläuling, der / Brown argus. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Google Lens says to this slightly better photo, Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) or a similar species such as the Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus). It's never quite sure...

GL says to this slightly better photo, Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) or a similar species such as the Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus). It's never quite sure... 2026-05-29 12:47:42 Fehraltorf

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Lysandra bellargus / Himmelblaue Bläuling, der / Adonis blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Brown Argus (Aricia agestis). 2026-05-29 12:33:41 Fehraltorf

Aricia agestis / Kleine Sonnenröschen-Bläuling, der / Brown argus. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-28 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a type of crane fly (family Tipulidae or closely related Trichoceridae).

GL says a type of crane fly (family Tipulidae or closely related Trichoceridae). 2026-05-28 09:06:29 Fehraltorf

Tipulidae / Schnake / Crane Fly. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Schweiz.

2026-05-27 Fehraltorf:

Eristalis tenax. 2026-05-27 10:53:12 Fehraltorf

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-05-26 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is a jumping spider (family Salticidae), most likely a Fencepost jumping spider (Marpissa muscosa) or a Wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus).

GL says this is a jumping spider (family Salticidae), most likely a Fencepost jumping spider (Marpissa muscosa) or a Wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). 2026-05-26 12:12:54 Fehraltorf

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Marpissa muscosa / Rindenspringspinne. [Spinnen] [ZH]. First observed on 26 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Von den drei Vorschlägen von Google Lens sieht das für mich am ähnlichsten zu der Rindenspringspinne (Marpissa muscosa).

Von den drei Vorschlägen von GL sieht das für mich am ähnlichsten zu der Rindenspringspinne (Marpissa muscosa). 2026-05-26 12:12:48 Quelle: OTHER 20260526_121248 Von den drei Vorschlägen von GL sieht das für mich am ähnlichsten zu der Rindenspringspinne (Marpissa muscosa).jpg Fehraltorf

Marpissa muscosa / Rindenspringspinne. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A Woolly Wall Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera). 2026-05-26 08:38:49 Fehraltorf

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Pseudeuophrys lanigera / Fleecy jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. spiders. First observed on 06 March 2026.

2026-05-25 La Sauge:

Google Lens sagt, das ist ein männlicher Plattbauch (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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint ein Männchen der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-24 La Sauge:

Google Lens says this is a Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni).

GL says this is a Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni). 2026-05-24 22:10:07 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Gonepteryx. First observed on 10 August 2025.

2026-05-23 La Sauge:

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 23 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

Google Lens says a Common Clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus vulgatissimus), known in German as the Gemeine Keiljungfer.

GL says a Common Clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus vulgatissimus), known in German as the Gemeine Keiljungfer. 2026-05-23 15:37:44 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

Gomphus vulgatissimus / Gemeine Keiljungfer, die. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 23 May 2026 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

Google Lens sagt eine Libelle aus der Familie der Flussjungfern (Gomphidae), sehr wahrscheinlich um die Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus).

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

Nomada posthuma / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 21 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Gomphus vulgatissimus / Gemeine Keiljungfer, die. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this butterfly is a Comma (Polygonia c-album).

GL says this butterfly is a Comma (Polygonia c-album). 2026-05-23 15:32:05 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says this is a Spindle Ermine moth larva (Yponomeuta cagnagella).

GL says this is a Spindle Ermine moth larva (Yponomeuta cagnagella). 2026-05-23 15:26:38 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

Yponomeuta cagnagella / Spindle Ermine. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. A moth. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-22 La Sauge:

Google Lens meint wahrscheinlich eine Grosse Schwebfliege (Syrphus ribesli), auf jeden Fall eine syrphidae.

GL meint wahrscheinlich eine Grosse Schwebfliege (Syrphus ribesli), auf jeden Fall eine syrphidae. 2026-05-22 17:22:20 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

bird / Cardinalidae.

Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint wahrscheinlich eine Hahnenfuss-Scherenbiene (Chelostoma florisomne).

GL meint wahrscheinlich eine Hahnenfuss-Scherenbiene (Chelostoma florisomne). 2026-05-22 17:08:28 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

bird / Cardinalidae.

Chelostoma florisomne / Familie Megachilidae. / Large scissor-bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Wahrscheinlich um eine Gewürfelte Tanzfliege (Empis tessellata). 2026-05-22 08:41:41 Fehraltorf

Empis tessellata / Gewürfelte Tanzfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 25 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-05-21 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint eine Fliege aus der Familie der Echten Fliegen (Muscidae) oder Schmeißfliegen (Calliphoridae).

GL meint eine Fliege aus der Familie der Echten Fliegen (Muscidae) oder Schmeißfliegen (Calliphoridae). 2026-05-21 18:16:25 Fehraltorf

Nomada posthuma / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Phaonia subventa / Ein Art der echten Fliegen / Flesh fly; Variants: A kind of Phaonia subventa, Muscid fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Similar to a housefly, but the rear half is reddish, the eyes are separated by a black and gray part. First observed on 19 April 2026.

Muscidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Calliphoridae. First observed on 05 March 2026.

Google Lens says this is a jumping spider (Family Salticidae) and suggests 3 species in tve genus Heliophanus.

GL says this is a jumping spider (Family Salticidae) and suggests 3 species in tve genus Heliophanus. 2026-05-21 14:32:56 Fehraltorf

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says likely a member of the Steatoda genus, commonly known as False Widow spiders.

GL says likely a member of the Steatoda genus, commonly known as False Widow spiders. 2026-05-21 14:32:56 Fehraltorf

Steatoda genus / False Widow spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Unter der Biene siehr man was ich glaube eine Veränderliche Krabbenspinnen (Misumena vatia) ist. 2026-05-21 07:42:03 Fehraltorf

Misumena vatia / Veränderliche Krabbenspinne, die / White Crab Spider; Variants: A kind of Misumena vatia, Goldenrod Crab Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-05-20 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt die Spinne auf unserem Fenster ist eine Springspinne (Familie Salticidae) am wahrscheinlichsten eine Hasarius adansoni (Gewächshausspringspinne) oder von der Gattung Heliophanus (Sonnenspringspinnen).

GL sagt die Spinne auf unserem Fenster ist eine Springspinne (Familie Salticidae) am wahrscheinlichsten eine Hasarius adansoni (Gewächshausspringspinne) oder von der Gattung Heliophanus (Sonnenspringspinnen). 2026-05-20 16:06:56 Quelle: OTHER 20260520_160656 GL sagt die Spinne auf unserem Fenster ist eine Springspinne (Familie Salticidae) am wahrscheinlichsten eine Hasarius adansoni (Gewächshausspringspinne) oder von der Gattung Heliophanus (Sonnenspringspinnen).jpg Fehraltorf

Hasarius adansoni / Gewächshausspringspinne / Adanson's house jumper. [Spinnen] [ZH]. First observed on 17 May 2026 in Alpweg.

This spider pn our kitchen window appears to be an Adanson's house jumper (Hasarius adansoni), says GL. 2026-05-20 16:06:56 Fehraltorf

Hasarius adansoni / Gewächshausspringspinne / Adanson's house jumper. [Spinnen] [ZH]. First observed on 17 May 2026 in Alpweg.

Der Insekt auf unserem Gartentisch ist laut Google Lens ein Dickmaulrüssler (Gattung Otiorhynchus), fast sicher ein Weibchen, weil die Eier brauchen kein Männchen. Sie können nicht fliegen, klettern aber sehr gut.

2026-05-20 14:04:23 Fehraltorf

Otiorhynchus / Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler / Vine weevel. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Wie gemein diese Namen sind, Google Lens sagt das ist eine Gemeine Keulenwespe (Sapyga clavicornis) quote mit charakteristischen gelben Flecken.

Wie gemein diese Namen sind, GL sagt das ist eine Gemeine Keulenwespe (Sapyga clavicornis) quote mit charakteristischen gelben Flecken. 2026-05-20 12:58:29 Fehraltorf

Sapyga clavicornis / Gemeine Keulenwespe. [Bienen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Neben dem Fenster im ersten Stock war eine Steinhummel (Bombus lapidarius), der orange Hinterteil ist typisch. 2026-05-20 07:36:40 Fehraltorf

Bombus lapidarius / Steinhummel, die / A kind of Bombus lapidarius. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 30 March 2024 in Auslikon.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-05-19 Fehraltorf, Effretikon Bienen-Park, Wildert:

Google Lens sagt eine Europäische Hornisse (Vespa crabro), die einzige in der Schweiz heimische Hornissenart.

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. [Hornisse] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sagt eine Westliche Honigbiene (Apis mellifera), auch im Bienenpark vorhanden.

GL sagt eine Westliche Honigbiene (Apis mellifera), auch im Bienenpark vorhanden. 2026-05-19 14:30:47 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Am Haus eine Schnake (wissenschaftlich Tipulidae, im Englischen oft Crane Fly genannt) sagt GL. 2026-05-19 11:37:21 Fehraltorf

Tipulidae / Schnake / Crane Fly. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Schweiz.

Google Lens says this is a Crane Fly, specifically from the genus Nephrotoma. Often referred to as Daddy Long Legs (not by me).

GL says this is a Crane Fly, specifically from the genus Nephrotoma. Often referred to as Daddy Long Legs (not by me). 2026-05-19 11:37:21 Fehraltorf

Tipulidae / Schnake / Crane Fly. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Schweiz.

Nephrotoma / Daddy Long Legs. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Didn't look a DLL to me. First observed on 17 June 2021 in Cherrywood.

2026-05-17 Alpweg:

Likely a species of biting fly, I suspect a tiny no-see-um. 2026-05-17 17:46:07 Alpweg

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint der Insekt auf meiner Hand ähnelt stark einer Kriebelmücke (Simuliidae).

2026-05-17 17:45:45 Alpweg

Simuliidae / Kriebelmücke. [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

At our house, Google Lens says this is a species of wolf spider (family Lycosidae).

At our house, GL says this is a species of wolf spider (family Lycosidae). 2026-05-17 17:29:44 Alpweg

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens meint wahrscheinlich um eine Baumhummel (Bombus hypnorum) oder eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum).

GL meint wahrscheinlich um eine Baumhummel (Bombus hypnorum) oder eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-05-17 17:03:17 Alpweg

Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee; Variant: New garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says, without doubt this time, that this is a Narcissus Bulb Fly (Merodon equestris), a species of hoverfly (Family Syrphidae).

GL says, without doubt this time, that this is a Narcissus Bulb Fly (Merodon equestris), a species of hoverfly (Family Syrphidae). 2026-05-17 16:56:17 Alpweg

Merodon equestris / Narcissus Bulb Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Zitronenfalter or Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) seen between Pfäffikon and Speck. 2026-05-17 14:40:09 Alpweg

Gonepteryx rhamni / Zitronenfalter, der / Common brimstone. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 April 2026 in Alpweg.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Gonepteryx. First observed on 10 August 2025.

Rapsweißling (Pieris napi), auch als Grünader-Weißling bezeichnet, beim Tobelweiher, Pfäffikon. 2026-05-17 13:55:34 Pfäffikon

bird / Cardinalidae.

Pieris napi / Rapsweißling, der / Green-veined white. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 31 July 2025 in Tessin.

Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus), a type of caddisfly, on the bridge over the Luppmen by Pfaeffikon. Thought it might be a moth! 2026-05-17 13:10:45 Luppmen

bird / Cardinalidae.

Philopotamus montanus / Yellow-spotted Sedge; Variant: caddisfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 17 July 2025 in Kaltbrunner-Riet.

Dozens of insects flying over the Luppmen by Pfaeffikon. Google Lens says midges (Order Diptera but many species), because they swarm for a few days to a week and like water. Other possibilites are mayflies, caddisflies or fungus gnats.

Dozens of insects flying over the Luppmen by Pfaeffikon. GL says midges (Order Diptera but many species), because they swarm for a few days to a week and like water. Other possibilites are mayflies, caddisflies or fungus gnats. 2026-05-17 13:08:45 Luppmen

bird / Cardinalidae.

rder Diptera / Midges. [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Diptera. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Saw lots of these flying around the Luppmen, Google Lens says they are most likely honeybees, which is what they look like - I'm just surprised!

Saw lots of these flying around the Luppmen, GL says they are most likely honeybees, which is what they look like - I'm just surprised! 2026-05-17 13:06:26 Luppmen

bird / Cardinalidae.

Kleine Bienen am Wasser bei Pfäffikon, wahrscheinlich Honigbienen - habe sie hier nicht erwartet. 2026-05-17 13:06:26 Pfäffikon

bird / Cardinalidae.

Spider managed to capture and kill a bee! Several kinds do that, but I don't see one that looks like this one. 2026-05-17 12:25:37 Fehraltorf

bird / Cardinalidae.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

. Google Lens says this could be a Flower Crab Spider (specifically Misumena vatia), also commonly known as a Goldenrod Crab Spider which has nabbed a bee.

. GL says this could be a Flower Crab Spider (specifically Misumena vatia), also commonly known as a Goldenrod Crab Spider which has nabbed a bee. 2026-05-17 12:16:00 Alpweg

Misumena vatia / Veränderliche Krabbenspinne, die / White Crab Spider; Variants: A kind of Misumena vatia, Goldenrod Crab Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Eine Springspinne sagt GL, eventuell eine Gewächshausspringspinne (Hasarius adansoni). 2026-05-17 12:10:44 Alpweg

Hasarius adansoni / Gewächshausspringspinne / Adanson's house jumper. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-13 Fehraltorf:

Eventuell der Gattung Phaonia (wie Phaonia subventa) eine Art Echten Fliegen die rötlich-orangen Akzente hat. 2026-05-13 14:28:49 Fehraltorf

Phaonia subventa / Ein Art der echten Fliegen / Flesh fly; Variants: A kind of Phaonia subventa, Muscid fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Similar to a housefly, but the rear half is reddish, the eyes are separated by a black and gray part. First observed on 19 April 2026.

Eventuell eine Wiesenschnake oder auch Sumpfschnake (Tipula paludosa) an unserem Gartentür. 2026-05-13 10:57:56 Fehraltorf

Tipula paludosa / Wiesenschnake oder auch; Variant: Sumpfschnake. [ZH]. trueBugs. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-12:

Bei Wildert habe ich diesen Insekt entdeckt, und Google Lens sagt sehr wahrscheinlich um den Soldatenkäfer (Cantharis rustica).

2026-05-12 22:37:38 Wildert

Cantharis rustica / Soldatenkäfer. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-11 Schwändi:

Google Lens klingt nicht so sicher aber meint eine junge Bernstein-Waldschabe (Ectobius vittiventris) was anscheinend eine harmlose Art Kakerlake ist.

GL klingt nicht so sicher aber meint eine junge Bernstein-Waldschabe (Ectobius vittiventris) was anscheinend eine harmlose Art Kakerlake ist. 2026-05-11 18:59:11 Schwändi

Ectobius vittiventris / Bernstein-Waldschabe. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt eine Gartenkreuzspinne (Araneus diadematus) in seinem Netz im Badezimmer in Thon in Schwanden.

GL sagt eine Gartenkreuzspinne (Araneus diadematus) in seinem Netz im Badezimmer in Thon in Schwanden. 2026-05-11 07:16:40 Thon, Schwanden

Araneus diadematus / European garden spider; Variants: European garden spider cross orbweaver diadem spider orangie cross spider and crowned orb weaver, cross orbweaver, diadem spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eine Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris) am Badezimmer Fenster im Streiff Haus in Thon, Schwanden. 2026-05-11 07:06:38 Thon, Schwanden

Vespula vulgaris / Gemeine Wespe, die. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 09 August 2025.

2026-05-10 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint eine Graue Fleischfliege (Sarcophaga carnaria), auch als Gemeine Fleischfliege oder Aasfliege bekannt.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-05-09 Fehraltorf:

Wieder ein Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum) im Garten. 2026-05-09 17:17:58 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens meint eine Schnake (Familie Tipulidae), eine der größten einheimischen Mückenarten, tot gefunden auf der Terasse.

GL meint eine Schnake (Familie Tipulidae), eine der größten einheimischen Mückenarten, tot gefunden auf der Terasse. 2026-05-09 08:01:59 Fehraltorf

Tipulidae / Schnake / Crane Fly. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Schweiz.

2026-05-08 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this bee near USZ appears to be a Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius).

GL says this bee near USZ appears to be a Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius). 2026-05-08 11:43:08 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Blaue schmeissfliege auf dem Gartentisch. 2026-05-08 10:37:08 Fehraltorf

Calliphora / Blaue Schmeissfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 04 May 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Mauer-Zebraspringspinne (Salticus scenicus), obwohl das hier mir ein bisschen kleiner als die 5-7mm Grösse aussieht - das Aussehen stimmt.

GL meint eine Mauer-Zebraspringspinne (Salticus scenicus), obwohl das hier mir ein bisschen kleiner als die 5-7mm Grösse aussieht - das Aussehen stimmt. 2026-05-08 09:39:20 Fehraltorf

Salticus scenicus / Zebra jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-05-07 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt eine Wildbiene, sehr wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Pelzbiene (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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 04 March 2026.

Google Lens meint ein Vertreter der Seidenkäfer (Familie Scraptiidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung Anaspis.

GL meint ein Vertreter der Seidenkäfer (Familie Scraptiidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung Anaspis. 2026-05-07 15:40:56 Fehraltorf

Seidenkäfer / Familie Scraptiidae. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt wahrscheinlich eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum).

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-05-07 15:38:16 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-05-05 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint dass es höchstwahrscheinlich um eine Sächsische Wespe (Dolichovespula saxonica) handelt, gesehen beim Bienenstand am Bahnhof Fehraltorf.

GL meint dass es höchstwahrscheinlich um eine Sächsische Wespe (Dolichovespula saxonica) handelt, gesehen beim Bienenstand am Bahnhof Fehraltorf. 2026-05-05 17:53:48 Fehraltorf

Dolichovespula saxonica / Sächsische Wespe / Saxon wasp. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a 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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-04 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says it's a snipe fly (family Rhagionidae), most likely the 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

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Rhagio scolopaceus / Downlooker Snipefly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 30 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora).

GL sagt Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora). 2026-05-04 09:56:33 Fehraltorf

Calliphora / Blaue Schmeissfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-03 Fehraltorf:

Vierzehnpunkt-Marienkäfer (Propylea quatuordecimpunctata). 2026-05-03 11:17:14 Fehraltorf

Propylea quatuordecimpunctata / Vierzehnpunkt-Marienkäfer. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-05-02 Fehraltorf:

Frühe Adonislibelle Männchen bei Wildert. 2026-05-02 18:16:29 Wildert

Pyrrhosoma nymphula / Zygoptera, die; Variant: Frühe Adonislibelle / Large red damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 July 2025 in Tösstal.

Google Lens meint Falkenlibelle, was ab April erscheint und andere Leute in Kanton Zürich gesehen haben.

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint sehr wahrscheinlich eine Marmorierte Baumwanze (Halyomorpha halys), aka Stinkkäfer.

GL meint sehr wahrscheinlich eine Marmorierte Baumwanze (Halyomorpha halys), aka Stinkkäfer. 2026-05-02 18:16:24 Fehraltorf

Halyomorpha halys / Marmorierte Baumwanze; Variant: Stinkkäfer. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Eventuell Frühe Adonislibellen, sehr schwierig zu identifizieren. 2026-05-02 18:16:24 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhosoma nymphula / Zygoptera, die; Variant: Frühe Adonislibelle / Large red damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 July 2025 in Tösstal.

Eventuell Frühe Adonislibelle. 2026-05-02 18:16:23 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhosoma nymphula / Zygoptera, die; Variant: Frühe Adonislibelle / Large red damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 July 2025 in Tösstal.

Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus ädilis). 2026-05-02 16:18:36 Fehraltorf

Acanthocinus aedilis / Zimmermannsbock / Timberman beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is the genus Heliophanus, often known as Sun Jumpers.

GL says this is the genus Heliophanus, often known as Sun Jumpers. 2026-05-02 08:37:04 Fehraltorf

heliophanus cupreus / Kupfrige Sonnenspringspinne, die / Copper sun jumper. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-05-01 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint ein Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor), der auch als Kleiner Zangenbock oder Spürender Zangenbock bekannt ist.

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-04-30 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room. First observed on 30 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says a Downlooker Snipe Fly (scientific name Rhagio scolopaceus).

GL says a Downlooker Snipe Fly (scientific name Rhagio scolopaceus). 2026-04-30 16:24:46 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Rhagio scolopaceus / Downlooker Snipefly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a drone fly (Eristalis tenax), a kind that has used Batesian mimicry to scare away predators that think it's a bee.

GL says a drone fly (Eristalis tenax), a kind that has used Batesian mimicry to scare away predators that think it's a bee. 2026-04-30 14:04:55 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

4B2A1074Google Lens says a drone fly, a kind that has used Batesian mimicry to scare away predators that think it's a bee.

4B2A1074GL says a drone fly, a kind that has used Batesian mimicry to scare away predators that think it's a bee. 2026-04-30 14:04:55 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

2026-04-27 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus), one of the most common and easily recognized spiders in Switzerland.

GL says a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus), one of the most common and easily recognized spiders in Switzerland. 2026-04-27 14:12:56 Schweiz

Salticus scenicus / Zebra jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-04-26 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a Crane Fly, a member of the Tipulidae family, with wings and large size likely Tipula maxima (Riesenschnake), one of the largest crane fly species in Switzerland.

GL says a Crane Fly, a member of the Tipulidae family, with wings and large size likely Tipula maxima (Riesenschnake), one of the largest crane fly species in Switzerland. 2026-04-26 19:18:42 Schweiz

Tipulidae / Schnake / Crane Fly. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Tipula maxima / Riesenschnake. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens 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.

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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says a jumping spider (family Salticidae), most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus).

GL says a jumping spider (family Salticidae), most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 26 April 2026 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

2026-04-25 Fehraltorf:

Common carder bee im Garten. 2026-04-25 10:38:10 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt sehr wahrscheinlich um eine Gewürfelte Tanzfliege (Empis tessellata).

GL sagt sehr wahrscheinlich um eine Gewürfelte Tanzfliege (Empis tessellata). 2026-04-25 10:28:54 Fehraltorf

Empis tessellata / Gewürfelte Tanzfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-04-24:

Google Lens says a species from the Grayling family (genus Hipparchia), specifically the Woodland Grayling (Hipparchia fagi) or potentially the 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 semele / Ockerbindige Samtfalter, der / Grayling; Variant: Rock grayling. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Hipparchia fagi / Große Waldportier, der / Woodland grayling. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Hipparchia genava / Lesser rock grayling. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says based on the markings, this is a Speckled Wood butterfly (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. [Fliegen] Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Google Lens says a parasitoid wasp, specifically likely to be Diplazon laetatorius.

GL says a parasitoid wasp, specifically likely to be Diplazon laetatorius. 2026-04-24 17:03:16

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Diplazon laetatorius. [Bienen] [ZH]. A parasite wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-04-23 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens days this appears to be a Golden Ground Beetle (Carabus auratus), or in German Goldlaufkäfer.

GL days this appears to be a Golden Ground Beetle (Carabus auratus), or in German Goldlaufkäfer. 2026-04-23 11:58:13 Fehraltorf

Carabus auratus / German Goldlaufkäfer / Golden Ground Beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) full of pollen. 2026-04-23 11:29:51 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae), known in Switzerland as Kleiner Fuchs.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Kleiner Fuchs. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Mein Vogelkalender sagt 'der Kleine Fuchs' nutz[t] Höhen oder Keller zur Überwinterung. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens sagt dies ist eine Wespenbiene (Gattung Nomada), eine spezielle Art von Wildbiene.

GL sagt dies ist eine Wespenbiene (Gattung Nomada), eine spezielle Art von Wildbiene. 2026-04-23 08:47:27 Fehraltorf

Nomada / Wespenbiene. [Bienen] [ZH]. Gesehen bei einem Spaziergang richtung Pistolschutzenhaus in Fehraltorf. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge.

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

Psychodidae / Drain fly; Variants: moth fly, sink fly, bathroom moth midge. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 30 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-04-22 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt ein Großer Wollschweber (Bombylius major), der in der Schweiz recht häufig vorkommt.

GL sagt ein Großer Wollschweber (Bombylius major), der in der Schweiz recht häufig vorkommt. 2026-04-22 20:33:07 Fehraltorf

Wollschweber. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Schweiz.

Bombylius major / Wollschweber / Large Bee-fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Schweiz.

Google Lens says a male Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines), known as the Aurorafalter in German.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus), seen near the reservoir.

GL says this is a Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus), seen near the reservoir. 2026-04-22 17:20:22 Fehraltorf

Celastrina argiolus / Faulbaum-Bläuling, der / Holly blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Celastrina. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis), a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland.

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GoogleLens says it's a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland. First observed on 17 April 2026 in Fehraltorf.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

2026-04-21 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says most likely a species of dwarf spider or money spider from the genus Erigone (family Linyphiidae).

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

Erigone / Dwarf spider; Variant: money spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. family Linyphiidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Linyphia triangularis / Gemeine Baldachinspinne, die / Money Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

A tiny jumping spider about 1mm long. 2026-04-21 12:51:49 Fehraltorf

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says this is a wood gnat (also known as a window-gnat), likely from the genus Sylvicola. It is on our kitchen window...

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

Sylvicola / Wood gnat; Variant: Window gnat. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. I like the name window gnat, since I saw it on our kitchen window!. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-04-20 Alpweg:

Google Lens says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps.

GL says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps. 2026-04-20 16:12:29 Alpweg

Ichneumonidae / Ichneumon wasp. [Bienen] [ZH]. Ichneumonidae is a diverse group of parasitic wasps. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Google Lens says these are water striders, likely from the genus Gerris or Aquarius.

GL says these are water striders, likely from the genus Gerris or Aquarius. 2026-04-20 16:02:29 Alpweg

Gerris / Water striders. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a German wasp (Vespula germanica), also commonly known as a European wasp or yellowjacket.

GL says a German wasp (Vespula germanica), also commonly known as a European wasp or yellowjacket. 2026-04-20 12:01:12 Alpweg

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Vespula germanica / Deutsch Wespe. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 23 August 2025.

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 / Common brimstone. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Gonepteryx. First observed on 10 August 2025.

2026-04-19:

Google Lens says this is likely a member of the Pieridae family, specifically a Small White (Pieris rapae) or a Wood White (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

Pieridae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Leptidea juvernica / Cryptic wood white. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Leptidea sinapis / The wood white butterfly of family Pieridae. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a White-tailed bumblebee (specifically from the Bombus lucorum species complex).

GL says a White-tailed bumblebee (specifically from the Bombus lucorum species complex). 2026-04-19 17:35:16

Bombus lucorum / Hellgelbe Erdhummel, die / White-tailed bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 26 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says probably a Mason Bee (Osmia cornifrons), which is commonly known as a horned-face bee.

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this appears to be a member of the genus Hylaeus, commonly known as masked bees or yellow-faced bees.

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says probably small solitary wasps.

GL says probably small solitary wasps. 2026-04-19 15:02:19

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Google Lens says probably small solitary wasps, I say maybe Sphex pensylvanicus, the great black wasp or great black digger wasp.

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

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Sphex pensylvanicus / Great black wasp; Variant: Great black digger wasp. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a flesh fly, belonging to the family Sarcophagidae and the genus Sarcophaga, most likely a common flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria).

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

Sarcophagidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Sarcophaga carnaria / Graue Fleischfliege, die / Common flesh fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-04-18 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says most likely a European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) but not a yellowjacket.

GL says most likely a European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) but not a yellowjacket. 2026-04-18 10:47:34 Fehraltorf

bird / Cardinalidae.

Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-04-17 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says appears to be a Running Crab Spider (family Philodromidae), most likely belonging to the genus Philodromus.

GL says appears to be a Running Crab Spider (family Philodromidae), most likely belonging to the genus Philodromus. 2026-04-17 18:50:39 Fehraltorf

Misumena vatia / Veränderliche Krabbenspinne, die / White Crab Spider; Variants: A kind of Misumena vatia, Goldenrod Crab Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a western honey bee (Apis mellifera), an extremely common visitor to early spring flowers like the grape hyacinth (Muscari) shown in the image.

GL says a western honey bee (Apis mellifera), an extremely common visitor to early spring flowers like the grape hyacinth (Muscari) shown in the image. 2026-04-17 17:13:48 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta).

GL says a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta). 2026-04-17 17:07:14 Fehraltorf

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

Google Lens says based on its appearance and location in Switzerland, this is a jumping spider (family Salticidae).

GL says based on its appearance and location in Switzerland, this is a jumping spider (family Salticidae). 2026-04-17 17:04:38 Schweiz

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says a fruit fly, specifically within the genus Drosophila.

GL says a fruit fly, specifically within the genus Drosophila. 2026-04-17 17:02:20 Fehraltorf

Drosophila melanogaster / Schwarzbäuchige Fruchtfliege / Fruit fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960. First observed on 22 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says not actually a bee, but a Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major), often called a Wollschweber in German-speaking regions of Switzerland.

GL says not actually a bee, but a Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major), often called a Wollschweber in German-speaking regions of Switzerland. 2026-04-17 16:34:40 Schweiz

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Bombylius major / Wollschweber / Large Bee-fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Wollschweber. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens gives different answers, most recent Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) or Hairy-Footed Flower Bee (Anthophota plumipes), but previously European Orchard Bee (Osmia cornuta).

GL gives different answers, most recent Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) or Hairy-Footed Flower Bee (Anthophota plumipes), but previously European Orchard Bee (Osmia cornuta). 2026-04-17 16:33:24 Fehraltorf

Osmia bicornis / Rostrote Mauerbiene auch Rote Mauerbiene, die / Red Mason Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. GoogleLens says it's a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Anthophora plumipes / Gemeine Pelzbiene, die / Hairy-footed flower bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 04 March 2026.

Osmia cornuta / Gehörnte Mauerbiene, die / European orchard bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 09 March 2026.

Google Lens says a tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum).

GL says a tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum). 2026-04-17 16:30:58 Fehraltorf

Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee; Variant: New garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-04-16 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris), a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland.

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. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a sweat bee, most likely from the genus Lasioglossum (often called furrow bees) or Halictus.

GL says a sweat bee, most likely from the genus Lasioglossum (often called furrow bees) or Halictus. 2026-04-16 16:26:36 Fehraltorf

Halictus confusus / Verkannte Goldfurchenbiene, die / Southern bronze furrow bee; Variant: Confused sweat bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 22 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Lasioglossum. [Bienen] [ZH]. Called sweatbees. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

2026-04-15 Fehraltorf:

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Wikipedia says long, thin, delicate insects seen in fall, spring, and sometimes winter. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-04-08:

Google Lens says maybe a 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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 08 April 2026.

Google Lens says likely a Brown-striped Digger Bee (Amegilla garrula) or the Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata).

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. [Bienen] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Anthophora quadrimaculata / Familie der / Four-banded Flower-Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a honey bee, likely a Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica), which is a subspecies common in the region.

GL says this is a honey bee, likely a Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica), which is a subspecies common in the region. 2026-04-08 16:04:17

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-04-05 Vienna:

Google Lens meint Schwarzbäuchige Tarantel (Hogna radiata), auch bekannt als Europäische Wolfsspinne.

GL meint Schwarzbäuchige Tarantel (Hogna radiata), auch bekannt als Europäische Wolfsspinne. 2026-04-05 11:38:47 Wien

Hogna radiata / Schwarzbäuchige Tarantel. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-03-25 Fehraltorf:

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. 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.

2026-03-20 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says fruit fly - or a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), which I don't quite believe.

GL says fruit fly - or a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), which I don't quite believe. 2026-03-20 09:07:30 Fehraltorf

Drosophila melanogaster / Schwarzbäuchige Fruchtfliege / Fruit fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960. First observed on 22 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-03-19 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says probably a Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum).

GL says probably a Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-03-19 14:18:06 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-03-17 Kaltbrunner-Riet:

A bee at the smaller tower at Kaltbrunnenriet, Google Lens says a European honey bee, I thought they were bigger.

A bee at the smaller tower at Kaltbrunnenriet, GL says a European honey bee, I thought they were bigger. 2026-03-17 10:57:06 Kaltbrunner-Riet

bird / Cardinalidae.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sehr unsicher, sagt eventuell Schmeißfliege (Calliphoridae) handeln, wie zum Beispiel die Goldfliege (Lucilia ser.).

GL sehr unsicher, sagt eventuell Schmeißfliege (Calliphoridae) handeln, wie zum Beispiel die Goldfliege (Lucilia ser.). 2026-03-17 10:29:53 Fehraltorf

Calliphoridae. First observed on 05 March 2026.

Lucilia caesar / Goldfliege / Common Greenbottle Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 21 October 2025 in Walensee.

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2026-03-12 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt eine Gnitze (Familie Ceratopogonidae), eventuell die Art Culicoides impunctatus, bin skeptisch, weil diese Blutsauger sind und gibt's vor allem in Schottland und Nordeuropa.

GL sagt eine Gnitze (Familie Ceratopogonidae), eventuell die Art Culicoides impunctatus, bin skeptisch, weil diese Blutsauger sind und gibt's vor allem in Schottland und Nordeuropa. 2026-03-12 15:54:05 Fehraltorf

Gnitze. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt Gehörnte Mauerbiene (Osmia cornuta).

GL sagt Gehörnte Mauerbiene (Osmia cornuta). 2026-03-12 15:37:34 Fehraltorf

Osmia cornuta / Gehörnte Mauerbiene, die / European orchard bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 09 March 2026.

2026-03-11:

First Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) I saw in 2026. 2026-03-11 17:42:52

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Gemeine Feuerwanze (Pyrrhocoris apterus). 2026-03-11 13:51:32

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says likely a type of Wolf Spider (family Lycosidae).

GL says likely a type of Wolf Spider (family Lycosidae). 2026-03-11 13:45:50

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says appears to be a wolf spider from the genus Pardosa.

GL says appears to be a wolf spider from the genus Pardosa. 2026-03-11 13:43:34

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-03-10 Fehraltorf:

Possibly a European paper wasp. 2026-03-10 12:41:53 Fehraltorf

Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sagt Wespe (Common Wasp oder German Wasp).

GL sagt Wespe (Common Wasp oder German Wasp). 2026-03-10 11:57:07 Fehraltorf

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

2026-03-09:

Probably an Osmia cornuta, the European orchard bee. 2026-03-09 15:02:55

Osmia cornuta / Gehörnte Mauerbiene, die / European orchard bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Probably anOsmia cornuta, the European orchard bee. 2026-03-09 15:02:55

Osmia cornuta / Gehörnte Mauerbiene, die / European orchard bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. bees. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 09 March 2026. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

A Buff-tailed Bumblebee - Bombus terrestris. 2026-03-09 14:53:09

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2026-03-06 Flies at home:

In Anna's bedroom, Google Lens says a 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. spiders. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

In Anna's bedroom, Google Lens says a Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera).

In Anna's bedroom, GL says a Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera). 2026-03-06 07:49:12 Fehraltorf

Pseudeuophrys lanigera / Fleecy jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. spiders. First observed on 06 March 2026. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

2026-03-05:

Google Lens says likely a Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum).

GL says likely a Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum). 2026-03-05 15:35:15

Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee; Variant: New garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says a greenbottle fly, likely from the family Calliphoridae or a similar species like Eudasyphora cyanella.

GL says a greenbottle fly, likely from the family Calliphoridae or a similar species like Eudasyphora cyanella. 2026-03-05 15:32:59

Lucilia caesar / Goldfliege / Common Greenbottle Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 21 October 2025 in Walensee.

Calliphoridae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a cluster fly (Pollenia rudis) on our house.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen February 2026 on out house. First observed on 26 February 2026 in Fehraltorf.

Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum) daheim. 2026-03-05 12:22:07

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Cluster fly. 2026-03-05 12:20:42

Pollenia rudis / Gemeine Wurmfliege; Variant: Graugelbe Polsterfliege / Cluster fly; Variant: Common cluster fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen February 2026 on out house. First observed on 26 February 2026 in Fehraltorf.

2026-03-04:

Honeybees are active now in March 2026. TBI

Honeybees are active now in March 2026. 2026-03-04 17:55:58

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae), first in 2026. 2026-03-04 17:54:41

Aglais urticae / Kleine Fuchs, der / Small tortoiseshell. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says this insect on the bench in our back yard is a 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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. flies. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) vorm Haus.

GL says Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) vorm Haus. 2026-03-04 14:17:44

Anthophora plumipes / Gemeine Pelzbiene, die / Hairy-footed flower bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-03-03:

First European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) in 2026. 2026-03-03 14:01:48

Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

2026-02-26 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says 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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on one of the first warm days in February 2026 on the Winterflieder. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt Hainschwebfliege (Episyrphus balteatus).

GL sagt Hainschwebfliege (Episyrphus balteatus). 2026-02-26 09:47:41 Fehraltorf

Episyrphus balteatus / Hainschwebfliege; Variant: Marmeladen-Schwebfliege / Marmalade hoverfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe. First observed on 07 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says Gemeine Wurmfliege (Pollenia rudis), auch bekannt als Graugelbe Polsterfliege oder Cluster Fly.

GL says Gemeine Wurmfliege (Pollenia rudis), auch bekannt als Graugelbe Polsterfliege oder Cluster Fly. 2026-02-26 09:47:38 Fehraltorf

Pollenia rudis / Gemeine Wurmfliege; Variant: Graugelbe Polsterfliege / Cluster fly; Variant: Common cluster fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen February 2026 on out house. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2026-02-24 Fehraltorf:

Gelber schmetterling TBI, zweites dieses Jahr, im Fehraltorfer Wald.

Gelber schmetterling TBI, zweites dieses Jahr, im Fehraltorfer Wald. 2026-02-24 16:34:51 Fehraltorf

bird / Cardinalidae.

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) vorm Haus. 2026-02-24 15:39:25 Fehraltorf

Macroglossum stellatarum / Taubenschwänzchen, das; Variant: Taubenschwänzchen / Hummingbird hawk-moth. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.

2025-11-11:

Background - Bei den Honig-bienen - ich dachte zuerst, ich sehe einen Luchs, habe die Grösse falsch geschätzt.

2025-11-11 16:14:00

bird / Cardinalidae.

Rotmilan bei den Honigbienen - ich habe nicht gewusst, dass sie den Kopf 180 Grad drehen können! 2025-11-11 16:12:24

bird / Cardinalidae.

Rotmilan bei den Honigbienen. 2025-11-11 16:12:06

bird / Cardinalidae.

Rotmilan bei den Honig-bienen. 2025-11-11 16:08:20

bird / Cardinalidae.

Rabenkrähe im Flug auf dem Weg zu den Honig-bienen. 2025-11-11 15:51:45

bird / Cardinalidae.

2025-11-03 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a long-bodied cellar spider, or Pholcus phalangioide hiding in our grill.

GL says a long-bodied cellar spider, or Pholcus phalangioide hiding in our grill. 2025-11-03 14:11:54 Fehraltorf

Pholcus phalangioides / Große Zitterspinne, die / Long-bodied cellar spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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. . First observed on 28 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says this is likely a False Wolf Spider or Zoropsis spinimana.

GL says this is likely a False Wolf Spider or Zoropsis spinimana. 2025-11-03 14:07:19 Fehraltorf

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

2025-10-31 Mostly Wildert:

Google Lens says this likely a ground cricket (family Gryllidae), seen at Wildert, Halloween 2025. My best guess is a Waldgrille (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. [Grasshupfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Hmm, was the Halloween 2025 photo my first cricket picture?. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album), the dark side. 2025-10-31 14:41:31 Wildert

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says the bug in the image is a type of hoverfly, specifically a Common Flower Fly or Syrphus ribesii.

GL says the bug in the image is a type of hoverfly, specifically a Common Flower Fly or Syrphus ribesii. 2025-10-31 14:29:58 Wildert

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Syrphus ribesii / Große Schwebfliege, die / Common Flower Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. The first one I saw seemed to like sitting on my telephoto lens!. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album).

GL says a Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album). 2025-10-31 13:52:41 Wildert

Polygonia c-album / C-Falter / Comma. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. First observed on 14 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

2025-10-30 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says likely a Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana).

GL says likely a Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana). 2025-10-30 15:55:44 Fehraltorf

Zoropsis spinimana / Nosferatu-Spinne, die / Nosferatu spider; Variant: False Wolf Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-10-22 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says likely a Small White butterfly (Pieris rapae), still around on October 22 when the sun is out.

GL says likely a Small White butterfly (Pieris rapae), still around on October 22 when the sun is out. 2025-10-22 14:56:13 Fehraltorf

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2025-10-21 Walensee:

Auf dem Tisch in Betlis, Google Lens says a mite, specifically a red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae) or a snout mite (family Bdellidae).

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

Trombidiidae / Red velvet mite. [ZH]. 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.

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

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Lucilia caesar / Goldfliege / Common Greenbottle Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

It's almost impossible to identify these blow flies, but it looks to me like a Lucilia caesar or common greenbottle. 2025-10-21 13:24:00 Walensee

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says probably a common flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria), seen in the flowers at Karin and Ruedis place.

GL says probably a common flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria), seen in the flowers at Karin and Ruedis place. 2025-10-21 13:23:37 Walensee

Sarcophaga carnaria / Graue Fleischfliege, die / Common flesh fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.". Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-10-18 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is likely a scuttle fly, also known as a hump-backed fly, from the 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

Phoridae / Scuttle fly; Variant: hump-backed fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. GL says it looks like a scuttle fly, but I think identifying it is impossible. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-10-17 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens 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.

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. 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.

2025-10-15:

Google Lens says this is a 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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

2025-10-12 Fehraltorf:

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

2025-10-10 Levanto:

Google Lens says this is a common carder bee, scientifically known as Bombus pascuorum, seen in Gry's garden.

GL says this is a common carder bee, scientifically known as Bombus pascuorum, seen in Gry's garden. 2025-10-10 17:33:53 Levanto

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

I think this is a common wall lizard, as the Italian one has a plain belly and neck. 2025-10-10 17:22:49 Levanto

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Google Lens says this is a Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus).

GL says this is a Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus). 2025-10-10 15:53:04 Levanto

Cupido argiades / Kurzschwänzige Bläuling, der / Short-tailed blue; Variant: Tailed Cupid. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Lampides boeticus / Große Wanderbläuling, der / Pea blue,; Variant: Long-tailed blue, is a small butterfly that belongs to lycaenids. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Ha, I saw that it's a fly, Google Lens says drone fly, scientifically known as Eristalis tenax.

Ha, I saw that it's a fly, GL says drone fly, scientifically known as Eristalis tenax. 2025-10-10 15:51:04 Levanto

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says it's an Italian locust, scientifically known as Calliptamus italicus, a type of short-horned grasshopper.

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. [Grasshupfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen for the first time between Levanto and Bonassola. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says it's a Violet Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa violacea), the largest bee in Europe.

GL says it's a Violet Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa violacea), the largest bee in Europe. 2025-10-10 15:41:42 Europa

Xylocopa violacea / Große Blaue Holzbiene, auch Blauschwarze, die / Violet carpenter bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 August 2025 in Wald Fehraltorf.

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

European potter wasp, Ancistrocerus gazella, seems like a good guess to me. 2025-10-10 15:39:07 Levanto

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Possibly one of the Potter wasps (or mason wasps) - things like the two wide black stripes, red wings and other markings should help, but Google Lens didn't have a great tip.

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

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Google Lens says a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria).

GL says a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria). 2025-10-10 15:28:49 Levanto

Pararge aegeria / Speckled wood. [Fliegen] Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Wall Brown, scientifically known as Lasiommata megera.

GL says a Wall Brown, scientifically known as Lasiommata megera. 2025-10-10 15:27:01 Levanto

Lasiommata megera / Mauerfuchs, der / Wall; Variant: Wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli). .

GL says a Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli). . 2025-10-10 15:24:45 Levanto

Cacyreus. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Lang's short-tailed blue (Leptotes pirithous) - but actually a pair of them.

GL says a Lang's short-tailed blue (Leptotes pirithous) - but actually a pair of them. 2025-10-10 15:19:22 Levanto

Cupido argiades / Kurzschwänzige Bläuling, der / Short-tailed blue; Variant: Tailed Cupid. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Leptotes pirithous / Kleine Wanderbläuling, der. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

At the north side of Levanto, Google Lens says it's a Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis).

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Seen in Italy, may not appear in Switzerland. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

damselfly / Calopteryx. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Background - my hike to observe insects and birds heading towards Bonassola.

2025-10-10 13:02:17 Bonassola

bird / Cardinalidae.

2025-10-02 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens sagt, das ist eine Gemeine Feuerwanze (Pyrrhocoris apterus).

GL sagt, das ist eine Gemeine Feuerwanze (Pyrrhocoris apterus). 2025-10-02 14:31:17 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sagt, das ist eine Gemeine Feuerwanze (Pyrrhocoris apterus). Ich glaube, die eine ist tot (bin wahrscheinlich darauf getreten) und die andere schleckt die Fluessigkeit auf - Natur kann brutal sein.

GL sagt, das ist eine Gemeine Feuerwanze (Pyrrhocoris apterus). Ich glaube, die eine ist tot (bin wahrscheinlich darauf getreten) und die andere schleckt die Fluessigkeit auf - Natur kann brutal sein. 2025-10-02 14:31:17 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

2025-09-30 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint eine Schmetterlingsmücke (Familie Psychodidae), eventuell eine Abflussfliege (Clogmia albipunctata).ä.

GL meint eine Schmetterlingsmücke (Familie Psychodidae), eventuell eine Abflussfliege (Clogmia albipunctata).ä. 2025-09-30 17:23:57 Fehraltorf

Psychodidae / Drain fly; Variants: moth fly, sink fly, bathroom moth midge. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Clogmia albipunctata / Abflussfliege; Variant: Familie der / A kind of Clogmia albipunctata; Variants: bathroom moth midge, bathroom moth fly, drain fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis).

GL says this is a Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis). 2025-09-30 12:10:32 Fehraltorf

Pisaura mirabilis / Listspinne, die / Nursery Web Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-09-28 Fehraltorf:

Tagpfauenauge ist noch hier bei 15C wo sonst wenige Insekten zu sehen sind.

2025-09-28 18:07:53 Fehraltorf

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 15 July 2025.

Google Lens says this is a Cellar Spider, commonly known as a Daddy Long-legs spider, or specifically 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. 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.

Nephrotoma / Daddy Long Legs. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Didn't look a DLL to me. First observed on 17 June 2021 in Cherrywood.

2025-09-20 Wildert:

Uhoh, Google Lens says this is likely a German cockroach (Blattella germanica), but apparently a young one.

Uhoh, GL says this is likely a German cockroach (Blattella germanica), but apparently a young one. 2025-09-20 18:19:57 Wildert

Blattella germanica / Deutsche Schabe, die; Variants: Küchenschabe, die Gemeine Küchenschabe / German cockroach; Variants: German cockroach#2, croton bug. [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 18 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens dachte, dies wäre eine Feuer-libelle aber die schwarzen Striche am hinteren Ende sehen für mich aus wie eine Frühe Heidelibelle.

GL dachte, dies wäre eine Feuer-libelle aber die schwarzen Striche am hinteren Ende sehen für mich aus wie eine Frühe Heidelibelle. 2025-09-20 14:10:28 Wildert

Sympetrum fonscolombii / Frühe Heidelibelle, die / Red-veined darter; Variant: Nomad. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Frühe Heidelibelle Paar. Man sieht gerade die zwei schwarzen Punktebeim roten Männchen. BirdLife sagt die Weibchen werden bräunlich im Alter, wie hier. 2025-09-20 13:48:20 Quelle: BIRDLIFE 20250920_134820-4B2A6681 Frühe Heidelibelle Paar. Man sieht gerade die zwei schwarzen Punktebeim roten Männchen. BirdLife sagt die Weibchen werden bräunlich im Alter, wie hier.JPG Wildert

Sympetrum fonscolombii / Frühe Heidelibelle, die / Red-veined darter; Variant: Nomad. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-09-19 Schweiz:

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. 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.

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-09-18 Fehraltorf:

A second spider with the same kind of net, so I presume also a money spider, if that's correct, taken with my Canon EOS R7 in our back yard in Fehraltorf. 2025-09-18 15:47:34 Fehraltorf

Linyphia triangularis / Gemeine Baldachinspinne, die / Money Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Money spider as photographed earlier with my cell phone. 2025-09-18 15:33:38 Fehraltorf

Linyphia triangularis / Gemeine Baldachinspinne, die / Money Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 September 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Tiny spider on our table in the back yard - at least it has 8 legs, so I guess it's a spider? TBI

Tiny spider on our table in the back yard - at least it has 8 legs, so I guess it's a spider? 2025-09-18 15:32:02 Fehraltorf

Insect TBI on the window in my office at home in Fehraltorf.

2025-09-18 15:30:05 Fehraltorf

Google Lens says this is a cockroach, most likely a 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. [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says this is a Money Spider (Linyphia triangularis).

GL says this is a Money Spider (Linyphia triangularis). 2025-09-18 14:04:53 Fehraltorf

Linyphia triangularis / Gemeine Baldachinspinne, die / Money Spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-09-17:

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. [Andere Arachnoide] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus).

GL says a Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus). 2025-09-17 14:22:10

Episyrphus balteatus / Hainschwebfliege; Variant: Marmeladen-Schwebfliege / Marmalade hoverfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe. First observed on 07 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-09-16 Fehraltorf:

Es gibt immer weniger Blumen und Bienen in September, aber der Ackerhummel oder Bombus pascuorum ist noch unterwegs. 2025-09-16 14:17:20 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-09-15:

Google Lens meint eine Herbst-Heidelibelle (Sympetrum meridionale), beim Greifensee.

GL meint eine Herbst-Heidelibelle (Sympetrum meridionale), beim Greifensee. 2025-09-15 23:49:01 Greifensee

Sympetrum meridionale / Südliche Heidelibelle, die / Southern darter. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-09-13 Klingnauer Stausee:

Google Lens can't say exactly what this is, just that it's likely a species from the Colias genus, I think maybe the Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) or C. croceus or C. alfacariensis TBI.

GL can't say exactly what this is, just that it's likely a species from the Colias genus, I think maybe the Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) or C. croceus or C. alfacariensis TBI. 2025-09-13 17:14:39

Colias. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Colias hyale / Goldene Acht, auch Posthörnchen, Kleines Posthörnchen, Weißklee-Gelbling, Gemeiner Gelbling, Gelber Heufalter, die / Pale clouded yellow. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens can't say exactly what this is, just that it's likely a species from the Colias genus, I think maybe the Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) TBI.

GL can't say exactly what this is, just that it's likely a species from the Colias genus, I think maybe the Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) TBI. 2025-09-13 17:14:39

Colias. First observed on 13 September 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Colias hyale / Goldene Acht, auch Posthörnchen, Kleines Posthörnchen, Weißklee-Gelbling, Gemeiner Gelbling, Gelber Heufalter, die / Pale clouded yellow. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 13 September 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Google Lens says this is a Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa). Saw it in Koblenz after the flamingos.

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa). Saw it in Koblenz after the flamingos.

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 13 September 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

2025-09-12 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a Common Snout-hoverfly, specifically Rhingia campestris, also known as the Heineken fly, auf Deutsch Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Seen in my rock garden for the first time in September, 2025. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-09-09 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is Chimney Sweeper moth (Odezia atrata).

GL says this is Chimney Sweeper moth (Odezia atrata). 2025-09-09 18:33:13 Fehraltorf

Odezia atrata / Schwarzspanner, der / Chimney Sweeper Moth. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 13 August 2025 in Klausenpass.

Cheatsheet - Tagpfauenauge schwarz von hinten, regenbogen von vorne. 2025-09-09 15:22:52 Quelle: OTHER 20250909_152252 cheatsheet - Tagpfauenauge schwarz von hinten, regenbogen von vorne.jpg Fehraltorf

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 15 July 2025.

2025-09-06 Hirzli:

Schwalbenschwanz auf dem Berg Hirzli. 2025-09-06 13:30:23 Hirzli

Papilio machaon / Schwalbenschwanz, der / Old World swallowtail. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2022 in Fehraltorf.

Kaisermantel auf dem Weg auf Hirzli. 2025-09-06 11:32:58 Hirzli

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Google Lens meint eine Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum), in Wildert.

GL meint eine Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum), in Wildert. 2025-09-06 08:25:38 Wildert

Sympetrum sanguineum / Blutrote Heidelibelle, die / Ruddy darter. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Seen at Lützelsee. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

TBI - In Wildert, Google Lens sagt eine Heuschrecke, genauer gesagt, ein Grashüpfer (Unterfamilie Gomphocerinae).

TBI - In Wildert, GL sagt eine Heuschrecke, genauer gesagt, ein Grashüpfer (Unterfamilie Gomphocerinae). 2025-09-06 08:22:49 Wildert

Gomphocerinae. First observed on 03 September 2025 in Wildert.

Google Lens meint eine Sumpfschrecke (Pseudochorthippus parallelus), in Wildert.

GL meint eine Sumpfschrecke (Pseudochorthippus parallelus), in Wildert. 2025-09-06 08:20:51 Wildert

Stethophyma grossum / Sumpfschrecke, die / Large marsh grasshopper. [Käfer] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia.

Pseudochorthippus parallelus / Gemeiner Grashüpfer, der; Variant: Gemeine Grashüpfer. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 September 2025 in Wildert.

Ein Ackerhummel in unserem Garten. 2025-09-06 08:15:53 Hirzli

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-09-03:

Google Lens meint ein Weidenjungfer (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. [Libellen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis).

GL meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis). 2025-09-03 16:56:35 Wildert

Chalcolestes_viridis / Weidenjungfer, die; Variants: Weidenjungfer auch Gemeine Weidenjungfer, Gemeine Wiedenjungfer / Willow emerald damselfly; Variants: green emerald damselfly, western willow spreadwing. [Libellen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 September 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13

Sympetrum sanguineum / Blutrote Heidelibelle, die / Ruddy darter. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Seen at Lützelsee. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13 Wildert

Sympetrum sanguineum / Blutrote Heidelibelle, die / Ruddy darter. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Seen at Lützelsee. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

Wahrscheinlich wieder eine Große Blaupfeil (Orthetrum cancellatum). 2025-09-03 16:52:53

Orthetrum cancellatum / Grosser Blaupfeil, der; Variant: Große Blaupfeil / Black-tailed skimmer. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 31 July 2025.

Wahrscheinlich wieder eine Große Blaupfeil (Orthetrum cancellatum). 2025-09-03 16:52:53 Wildert

Orthetrum cancellatum / Grosser Blaupfeil, der; Variant: Große Blaupfeil / Black-tailed skimmer. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 31 July 2025.

Google Lens meint eine Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum), in Wildert.

GL meint eine Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum), in Wildert. 2025-09-03 15:22:20 Wildert

Sympetrum sanguineum / Blutrote Heidelibelle, die / Ruddy darter. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). Seen at Lützelsee. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2024 am Lützelsee.

TBI - In Wildert, Google Lens sagt eine Heuschrecke, genauer gesagt, ein Grashüpfer (Unterfamilie Gomphocerinae).

TBI - In Wildert, GL sagt eine Heuschrecke, genauer gesagt, ein Grashüpfer (Unterfamilie Gomphocerinae). 2025-09-03 15:13:28 Wildert

Gomphocerinae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint eine Sumpfschrecke (Pseudochorthippus parallelus), in Wildert.

GL meint eine Sumpfschrecke (Pseudochorthippus parallelus), in Wildert. 2025-09-03 15:10:22 Wildert

Stethophyma grossum / Sumpfschrecke, die / Large marsh grasshopper. [Käfer] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia.

Pseudochorthippus parallelus / Gemeiner Grashüpfer, der; Variant: Gemeine Grashüpfer. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Ein Ackerhummel in unserem Garten. 2025-09-03 14:18:32 Wildert

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria).

GL meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria). 2025-09-03 08:59:57 Wildert

Rhyssa persuasoria / Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe / Sabre wasp. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

2025-09-02 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria), und mit dem langen Teil um Eier in Holz zu legen, wäre es ein Weibchen.

GL meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria), und mit dem langen Teil um Eier in Holz zu legen, wäre es ein Weibchen. 2025-09-02 16:50:29 Fehraltorf

Rhyssa persuasoria / Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe / Sabre wasp. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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).. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-30 Fehraltorf:

Eventuell eine Sumpfschrecke (Stethophyma grossum) bei Wildert. 2025-08-30 17:03:59 Wildert

Stethophyma grossum / Sumpfschrecke, die / Large marsh grasshopper. [Käfer] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia.

Probably Stichopogon is a genus of small robber flies, seen at Wildert. TBI

Probably Stichopogon is a genus of small robber flies, seen at Wildert. 2025-08-30 16:57:45 Wildert

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Grosser Blaupfeil bei Wildert. 2025-08-30 14:34:30 Wildert

Orthetrum cancellatum / Grosser Blaupfeil, der; Variant: Große Blaupfeil / Black-tailed skimmer. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 31 July 2025.

A peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) in the butterfly bush in front of our house. 2025-08-30 13:35:19 Fehraltorf

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 15 July 2025.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

In the butterfly bush in front of our house, a Vanessa cardui, or painted lady. 2025-08-30 13:32:50 Fehraltorf

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Looks like a Talavera inopinata, a tiny spider in our bathroom, a kind of jumping spider. 2025-08-30 11:11:49 Fehraltorf

Talavera inopinata. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Hmm, not at all sure about this ID, as it's only listed in Wikipedia in languages used in northern Europe. It's supposed to be seen in Germany, but there is no special German name, nor have I found an English one. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt eine Kirschessigfliege (Drosophila suzukii), eine Art Fruchtfliege.

GL sagt eine Kirschessigfliege (Drosophila suzukii), eine Art Fruchtfliege. 2025-08-30 11:10:10 Fehraltorf

Drosophila suzukii / Kirschessigfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-29 Wald Fehraltorf:

Google Lens meint, das Insekt auf dem Bild ist ein Tagpfauenauge (Aglais io).

2025-08-29 16:05:18 Wald Fehraltorf

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 15 July 2025.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens meint eine Große Blaue Holzbiene (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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens expresses no doubts this time - The bug in the image is a Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax).

GL expresses no doubts this time - The bug in the image is a Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax). 2025-08-29 15:58:31 Wald Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says perhaps the Light Emerald (Campaea margaritata) moth - on a window at Puregym.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Seen on a window at Puregym in Uster!. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-27:

In Bad Vilbel sagt Google Lens wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris) oder eine Deutsche Wespe (Vespula germanica).

In Bad Vilbel sagt GL wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris) oder eine Deutsche Wespe (Vespula germanica). 2025-08-27 15:10:11

Vespula vulgaris / Gemeine Wespe, die. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 09 August 2025.

Vespula germanica / Deutsch Wespe. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 23 August 2025.

2025-08-23 Europa:

Eventuell eine Deutsche Wespe (Vespula germanica) mit den gelben Beinen und schwarzen Antennen. 2025-08-23 17:56:35

Vespula germanica / Deutsch Wespe. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-22 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says possibly a Scotophaeus blackwalli (also known as the Blackwall's ground spider).

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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A fire bug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) with the typical voodoo mask. 2025-08-22 14:38:15 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A fire bug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) with the typical voodoo mask. 2025-08-22 14:38:15 Fehraltorf

Pyrrhocoris apterus / Gemeine Feuerwanze, die / Fire bug. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says a Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa) in our ground floor bathroom.

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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-19 Pfäffikersee:

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says it's a Red-tailed Bumblebee, scientifically known as Bombus lapidarius, and I agree.

GL says it's a Red-tailed Bumblebee, scientifically known as Bombus lapidarius, and I agree. 2025-08-19 14:20:36 Pfäffikersee

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says this appears to be a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria).

GL says this appears to be a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria). 2025-08-19 10:48:19 Pfäffikersee

Pararge aegeria / Speckled wood. [Fliegen] Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 10 October 2025 in Levanto.

Google Lens says this appears to be a 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Maniola. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Crappy photo, so Google Lens says, correctly, it's hard to tell, but this might not be a butterfly. The image appears to show a piece of wood or a natural formation within foliage that resembles a face, rather than an insect.

Crappy photo, so GL says, correctly, it's hard to tell, but this might not be a butterfly. The image appears to show a piece of wood or a natural formation within foliage that resembles a face, rather than an insect. 2025-08-19 10:02:10 Pfäffikersee

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

2025-08-18 Fehraltorf:

Eventuell eine Grasmotte (Crambus pascuella). 2025-08-18 19:32:53 Fehraltorf

Crambus pascuella / Grasmotte / A kind of Crambus pascuella. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt wahrscheinlich eine Zünslerart, höchstwahrscheinlich eine 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Couldn't get focused, but Google Lens says the image appears to show a red dragonfly, which could potentially be a Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii).

Couldn't get focused, but GL says the image appears to show a red dragonfly, which could potentially be a Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii). 2025-08-18 19:21:57 Fehraltorf

Sympetrum fonscolombii / Frühe Heidelibelle, die / Red-veined darter; Variant: Nomad. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says with unusual certainty that this is a 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Coenonympha. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

European hornet? Biggest one I've seen at home. TBI.

European hornet? Biggest one I've seen at home. TBI. 2025-08-18 12:21:20 Fehraltorf

Vespa crabro / Europäische Hornisse, die; Variant: Hornisse / European hornet; Variant: European hornet#2. [Hornisse] [ZH]. 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.

2025-08-17 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a species of Cuckoo Bee, maybe Sphecodes albilabris or a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum).

GL says a species of Cuckoo Bee, maybe Sphecodes albilabris or a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum). 2025-08-17 15:15:12 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Sphecodes albilabris / Familie der. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Lasioglossum nigripes / Slender Mining Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. This is the first kind of wild bee I've seen other than a bumblebee. Wikipedia says, 'The sweat bee genus Lasioglossum is the largest of all bee genera, containing over 1800 species in numerous subgenera worldwide.' -- didn't know it was a sweatbee.. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Lasioglossum calceatum / Gemeine Furchenbiene, die / Slender Mining Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a Small Tortoiseshell ( Aglais urticae).

GL says a Small Tortoiseshell ( Aglais urticae). 2025-08-17 15:07:27 Fehraltorf

Aglais urticae / Kleine Fuchs, der / Small tortoiseshell. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Painted lady. 2025-08-17 14:59:07 Fehraltorf

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Painted lady, view of both sides of wings. 2025-08-17 14:14:17 Fehraltorf

Vanessa cardui / Distelfalter, der / Painted lady; Variant: Formerly in North America cosmopolitan. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 July 2016 in Fehraltorf.

Probably a tiny jumping spider, but which of the 6000 kinds. 2025-08-17 08:21:01 Fehraltorf

Family Salticidae / Jumping spider. [Spinnen] [ZH]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-16 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a kind of cuckoo bee, to me the Slender Mining Bee looks most similar.

GL says a kind of cuckoo bee, to me the Slender Mining Bee looks most similar. 2025-08-16 16:39:57 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Lasioglossum nigripes / Slender Mining Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. This is the first kind of wild bee I've seen other than a bumblebee. Wikipedia says, 'The sweat bee genus Lasioglossum is the largest of all bee genera, containing over 1800 species in numerous subgenera worldwide.' -- didn't know it was a sweatbee.. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

TBI, wahrscheinlich Braune Waldvogel.

TBI, wahrscheinlich Braune Waldvogel. 2025-08-16 16:38:21 Fehraltorf

Aphantopus hyperantus / Braune Waldvogel, der / Ringlet. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. Nach Wikpedia eine Art Tagefalter. Und ist es nicht lustig, wenn ein Schmetterling-Name 'Vogel' beinhaltet. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says a kind of Tachinid fly, no definite species. Note the black and white stripes.

GL says a kind of Tachinid fly, no definite species. Note the black and white stripes. 2025-08-16 11:28:38 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says a Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) but mentions other possibilities, this one having the best color match.

GL says a Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) but mentions other possibilities, this one having the best color match. 2025-08-16 09:35:25 Fehraltorf

Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee; Variant: New garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-08-15 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says a European paper wasp (Polistes dominula).

GL says a European paper wasp (Polistes dominula). 2025-08-15 08:59:58 Fehraltorf

Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

2025-08-14 Fehraltorf:

Probably a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris). 2025-08-14 18:23:10 Fehraltorf

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Vespula vulgaris / Gemeine Wespe, die. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . First observed on 09 August 2025.

Google Lens says this is a Comma butterfly, specifically 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

A red admiral butterfly in our garden. 2025-08-14 11:01:23 our garden

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Google Lens says most likely a Dingy Footman moth.

GL says most likely a Dingy Footman moth. 2025-08-14 00:09:07 Fehraltorf

Collita griseola / Dingy Footman moth; Variant: Dingy footman. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-13 Klausenpass:

Google Lens says this is a 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says an Old World Swallowtail, also known as 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2022 in Fehraltorf.

Papilio. First observed on 09 August 2025.

Google Lens says the 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a 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 / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Polyommatus. First observed on 20 July 2025 in Schwändi.

Google Lens sagt ein Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, prüfen.

GL sagt ein Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, prüfen. 2025-08-13 18:42:33 Klausenpass

Cicindela campestris / Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, der / Green tiger beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

GK says likely a Blue Mint Beetle, Chrysolina coerulans. 2025-08-13 18:41:39 Klausenpass

Chrysolina coerulan / Himmelblauer Blattkäfer / Blue Mint Beetle. [Käfer] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a fly, possibly from the family Ephydridae, commonly known as shore flies.

GL says a fly, possibly from the family Ephydridae, commonly known as shore flies. 2025-08-13 11:38:13 Klausenpass

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Ephydridae / Shore fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-12 Klausenpass:

Google Lens says likely a Raetzer's Ringlet (Erebia christi).

GL says likely a Raetzer's Ringlet (Erebia christi). 2025-08-12 18:33:38 Klausenpass

Erebia christi / Raetzer's ringlet. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

Google Lens says this is a Burnet moth, likely a Six-spot Burnet (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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a 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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is likely a Swiss Brassy Ringlet (Erebia tyndarus) - on Anna's knee.

GL says this is likely a Swiss Brassy Ringlet (Erebia tyndarus) - on Anna's knee. 2025-08-12 13:42:54 Klausenpass

Erebia tyndarus / Schillernde Mohrenfalter, der / Swiss brassy ringlet. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

Lasiommata maera. 2025-08-12 10:24:02 Klausenpass

Lasiommata maera / Braunauge, das / Large wall brown. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-11:

Google Lens says a sweatbee, Lasioglossum malachurum is one possibility identified by image analysis.

GL says a sweatbee, Lasioglossum malachurum is one possibility identified by image analysis. 2025-08-11 10:43:44

Lasioglossum malachurum / Pförtner-Schmalbiene; Variant: Feldweg-Schmalbiene / Sharp-collared furrow bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-10:

Google Lens says likely a Phengaris rebeli, also known as the Scarce Large Blue or Rebel's Large Blue.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says likely a Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), PictureInsects suggests species that only exist in North America.

2025-08-10 18:25:51 Nordamerika

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni).

GL says Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni). 2025-08-10 18:20:15

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Gonepteryx. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

PI says European hornet also known as Giant hornet (Vespa crabro). 2025-08-10 18:12:53

Vespa crabro / Europäische Hornisse, die; Variant: Hornisse / European hornet; Variant: European hornet#2. [Hornisse] [ZH]. 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. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

PI says Field cuckoo, also known as Field cuckoo bee, Field cuckoo bumblebee, Bombus campestris. 2025-08-10 15:08:10

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-08-09:

Google Lens says this is an Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon).

GL says this is an Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon). 2025-08-09 16:59:45

Papilio machaon / Schwalbenschwanz, der / Old World swallowtail. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 17 August 2022 in Fehraltorf.

Papilio. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens sagt wahrscheinlich um eine Feldwespe (Polistes dominula).

GL sagt wahrscheinlich um eine Feldwespe (Polistes dominula). 2025-08-09 16:56:48

Polistes dominula / Papierwespe, die; Variant: Haus-Feldwespe / European paper wasp; Variant: European paper wasp#2. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sagt das ist eine grosse, aber ich sage eher eine Kleine Ochsenauge (Hyponephele lycaon).

GL sagt das ist eine grosse, aber ich sage eher eine Kleine Ochsenauge (Hyponephele lycaon). 2025-08-09 16:51:47

Hyponephele lycaon / Kleine Ochsenauge, das / Dusky meadow brown. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-08 Fehraltorf:

TBI Irgendein Nachtfalter, bisher keine Ahnung was füreine Motte.

TBI Irgendein Nachtfalter, bisher keine Ahnung was füreine Motte. 2025-08-08 22:18:13 Fehraltorf

2025-08-07 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says European garden spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as the cross orbweaver or diadem spider.

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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bei Juckerfarm habe ich eventuell eine Zweigestreifte Quelljungfer gesehen. 2025-08-07 13:39:28 Fehraltorf

Cordulegaster boltonii / zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, die / Golden-ringed dragonfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens suggests a 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. [Wespen] [ZH]. 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.

Looks like an Eristalis arbustorum (Plain-faced Dronefly), but I'm not sure. 2025-08-07 12:14:48 Fehraltorf

Eristalis arbustorum / Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege, die / European Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens sagt wahrscheinlich eine Mistbiene (Eristalis tenax) oder eine Buschschwebfliege (Eristalis arbustorum).

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Mistbiene (Eristalis tenax) oder eine Buschschwebfliege (Eristalis arbustorum). 2025-08-07 12:10:46 Fehraltorf

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis arbustorum / Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege, die / European Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Two red Admirals and a Hummingbird hawk-moth. 2025-08-07 11:48:07 Fehraltorf

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

Macroglossum stellatarum / Taubenschwänzchen, das; Variant: Taubenschwänzchen / Hummingbird hawk-moth. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says this is a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta).

GL says this is a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta). 2025-08-07 11:41:28 Fehraltorf

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-06 Fehraltorf:

Kaisermantel mit beiden Seiten der Flügel. 2025-08-06 12:17:10 Fehraltorf

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Kaisermantel. 2025-08-06 12:16:53 Fehraltorf

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Google Lens says Mistbiene.

GL says Mistbiene. 2025-08-06 11:01:35 Fehraltorf

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Shrill carder bee. 2025-08-06 09:05:25 Fehraltorf

Bombus sylvarum / Waldhummel, die / Shrill carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-05 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says 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. [Grasshupfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Wasn't sure with that dark hinder, but Google Lens says a Western honey bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera.

Wasn't sure with that dark hinder, but GL says a Western honey bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera. 2025-08-05 14:00:53 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Cabbage white. 2025-08-05 13:55:55 Fehraltorf

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens says Bombus pascuorum (Common Carder Bee) or a Bombus hypnorum (Tree Bumblebee).

GL says Bombus pascuorum (Common Carder Bee) or a Bombus hypnorum (Tree Bumblebee). 2025-08-05 13:20:10 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus hypnorum / Baumhummel, die / Tree bumblebee; Variant: New garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: WikipediaWikipedia. A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum. First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax), also known as the Common Drone Fly or Mistbiene.

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax), also known as the Common Drone Fly or Mistbiene. 2025-08-05 13:18:20 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

TBI - Google Lens says a potter wasp, likely belonging to the genus Eumenes. More specifically, it resembles species like Eumenes coarctatus or 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

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Eumenes coarctatus / eine Art Pillenwespe / Heath Potter Wasp. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . a kind of potter wasp. First observed on 05 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eumenes mediterraneus / Mediterranean Potter Wasp; Variant: A kind of Eumenes mediterraneus. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. a kind of potter wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

TBI, Google Lens says a potter wasp, possibly from the genus Delta or Eumenes, such as Delta unguiculatum or Eumenes coarctatus.

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

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Delta unguiculatum / Große Lehmwespe, die / Great Potter Wasp; Variant: A kind of Delta unguiculatum. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Eumenes coarctatus / eine Art Pillenwespe / Heath Potter Wasp. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . a kind of potter wasp. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

TBI, Google Lens says a potter wasp, possibly from the genus Delta or Eumenes, such as Delta unguiculatum or Eumenes coarctatus.

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

wasp / Eumenes. First observed on 01 August 2024.

Delta unguiculatum / Große Lehmwespe, die / Great Potter Wasp; Variant: A kind of Delta unguiculatum. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 05 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Eumenes coarctatus / eine Art Pillenwespe / Heath Potter Wasp. [Wespen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. . a kind of potter wasp. First observed on 05 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Honigbiene (Apis mellifera) oder eine Furchenbiene (z.B. Halictus ligatus). 2025-08-05 11:52:42 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Halictus ligatus / Furchenbiene / A kind of Halictus ligatus. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says potentially a Bombus pascuorum (Brown-banded carder bee) or Bombus ruderatus.

GL says potentially a Bombus pascuorum (Brown-banded carder bee) or Bombus ruderatus. 2025-08-05 09:41:05 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus humilis / Veränderliche Hummel, die / Brown-banded carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-03 Fehraltorf:

A European garden spider, also known as a cross orbweaver, diadem spider, or by its scientific name, Araneus diadematus. 2025-08-03 17:14:56 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A type of hoverfly, and the yellow-black stripes match the Melanostoma scalare (Ladder-backed Hover Fly). 2025-08-03 17:14:39 Fehraltorf

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Melanostoma scalare / Matte Schwarzkopfschwebfliege, die / Ladder-backed hoverfly; Variants: Chequered hoverfly, Ladder-backed hover fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

A type of hoverfly, and the yellow-black stripes match the Melanostoma scalare (Ladder-backed Hover Fly).

2025-08-03 17:14:39 Fehraltorf

bird / Cardinalidae.

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Melanostoma scalare / Matte Schwarzkopfschwebfliege, die / Ladder-backed hoverfly; Variants: Chequered hoverfly, Ladder-backed hover fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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'. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Google Lens 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.

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

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis pertinax / Gemeine Keilfleckschwebfliege / Tapered Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Eristalis arbustorum / Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege, die / European Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens 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). These both have the black hourglass.

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). These both have the black hourglass. 2025-08-03 13:51:14 Fehraltorf

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis pertinax / Gemeine Keilfleckschwebfliege / Tapered Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Eristalis arbustorum / Kleine Keilfleckschwebfliege, die / European Drone Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 03 August 2025 in Fehraltorf. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Google Lens says European honey bee (Apis mellifera), I thought something else because it was tiny.

GL says European honey bee (Apis mellifera), I thought something else because it was tiny. 2025-08-03 13:50:43 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says European honey bee (Apis mellifera), I thought something else becauseit was tiny.

GL says European honey bee (Apis mellifera), I thought something else becauseit was tiny. 2025-08-03 13:50:43 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says likely a type of solitary bee, possibly a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum nigripes).

GL says likely a type of solitary bee, possibly a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum nigripes). 2025-08-03 13:50:11 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Lasioglossum nigripes / Slender Mining Bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. This is the first kind of wild bee I've seen other than a bumblebee. Wikipedia says, 'The sweat bee genus Lasioglossum is the largest of all bee genera, containing over 1800 species in numerous subgenera worldwide.' -- didn't know it was a sweatbee.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Western Honey Bee, checkout the pollen. 2025-08-03 13:49:35 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Another shot of a Western honey bee, here you see the stripes or bands well. 2025-08-03 13:48:57 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens sayslikely a species of Tachinid fly, specifically resembling Linnaemyia picta or Exorista larvarum. Note the stripes.

GL sayslikely a species of Tachinid fly, specifically resembling Linnaemyia picta or Exorista larvarum. Note the stripes. 2025-08-03 13:46:45 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Linnaemyia picta. [Fliegen] [ZH]. A kind of Tachinid fly. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Exorista larvarum. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. General: A kind of Tachinid fly
A kind of Tachinid fly or German Raupenfliege. Note the stripes.. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says it's a Drone Fly, specifically Eristalis tenax.

GL says it's a Drone Fly, specifically Eristalis tenax. 2025-08-03 13:45:37 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. First observed on 29 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Eristalis tenax / Mistbiene, die; Variants: Mistbiene, Schlammbiene, Drohnenfliege, Scheinbienen-Keilfleckschwebfliege, Schlammbiene / Common drone fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. 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.

Google Lens says likely a Common Carder Bumblebee, Bombus pascuorum.

GL says likely a Common Carder Bumblebee, Bombus pascuorum. 2025-08-03 13:45:04 Fehraltorf

Anthidium oblongatum / Spalten-Wollbiene, die / Oblong woolcarder bee, is a species of bee in family Megachilidae, leaf-cutter, carder. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 02 August 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens says probably a Ringlet butterfly, scientifically known as Aphantopus hyperantus.

GL says probably a Ringlet butterfly, scientifically known as Aphantopus hyperantus. 2025-08-03 13:39:48 Fehraltorf

Aphantopus hyperantus / Braune Waldvogel, der / Ringlet. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. Nach Wikpedia eine Art Tagefalter. Und ist es nicht lustig, wenn ein Schmetterling-Name 'Vogel' beinhaltet. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Aphantopus. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says likely a 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. [Käfer] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-08-02 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says Common Carder Bee, also known as Bombus pascuorum.

GL says Common Carder Bee, also known as Bombus pascuorum. 2025-08-02 17:28:47 Fehraltorf

Bombus pascuorum / Ackerhummel, die / Common carder bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Google Lens suggests Bombus pascuorum, the Carder Bumblebee - the fine black stripes match but I don't see the red-brown thorax - but don't have a better idea either. 2025-08-02 15:12:04 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Anthidium oblongatum / Spalten-Wollbiene, die / Oblong woolcarder bee, is a species of bee in family Megachilidae, leaf-cutter, carder. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-07-31 Schweiz:

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Red Admiral butterfly by Maggia, Ticino. 2025-07-31 12:51:15

Vanessa atalanta / Admiral, der / Red admiral; Variant: The red admirable. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 21 February 2023 in Staldenweiher.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Green-veined White (Pieris napi) by Maggia, Ticino. 2025-07-31 11:51:55

Pieris napi / Rapsweißling, der / Green-veined white. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Cabbage White butterfly, also known as Pieris rapae by Maggia in Ticino. 2025-07-31 11:29:04

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Google Lens says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola).

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46

Thymelicus sylvestris / Braunkolbige, der / Small skipper. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Thymelicus / Hesperiidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Thymelicus lineola / Schwarzkolbige Braun-Dickkopffalter, der. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens 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).

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

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Helophilus trivittatus / Große Sumpfschwebfliege, die / Large Tiger Hoverfly; Variant: A kind of Helophilus trivittatus. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Helophilus pendulus / Gemeine Sumpfschwebfliege, die / Sun Fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-07-30 Schweiz:

Google Lens says likely an Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) or a similar species like Bombus pascuorum or Bombus perplexus due to its fuzzy, yellowish-brown appearance.

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-07-29 Schweiz:

Google Lens says a Marbled White butterfly (scientific name Melanargia galathea), and I agree.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

2025-07-26 Fehraltorf:

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. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

I think it's a Bombus lucorum, or white-tailed bumblebee. 2025-07-26 13:49:37 Fehraltorf

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Bombus lucorum / Hellgelbe Erdhummel, die / White-tailed bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Actually a moth - are they not included from the butterfly web site?. First observed on 25 June 2024 in Mettmenalp, GL.

Probably a female Small Mountain Ringlet or Erebia epiphron. 2025-07-26 11:33:35 Fehraltorf

Erebia melampus / Lesser mountain ringlet. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 25 June 2024.

Erebia / Mohrenfalter. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 25 June 2024.

2025-07-25 Fehraltorf:

GoogleLens says this is a kind of sweat bee, hard to say what kind as there are 4500 types worldwide. 2025-07-25 15:41:46 Fehraltorf

Halictus confusus / Verkannte Goldfurchenbiene, die / Southern bronze furrow bee; Variant: Confused sweat bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 22 July 2025 in Fehraltorf.

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. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

2025-07-23 Fehraltorf:

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. 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.

Gelbe libelle in Wildert TBI.

Gelbe libelle in Wildert TBI. 2025-07-23 17:52:23 Wildert

2025-07-22 Fehraltorf:

Fruit fly, didn't know they could be orange. 2025-07-22 18:20:36 Fehraltorf

Drosophila melanogaster / Schwarzbäuchige Fruchtfliege / Fruit fly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says a solitary bee, likely from the family Andrenidae (mining bees) or Halictidae (sweat bees).

GL says a solitary bee, likely from the family Andrenidae (mining bees) or Halictidae (sweat bees). 2025-07-22 11:54:33 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Andrenidae / Mining bee. [Bienen] Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Halictidae. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Halictus confusus / Verkannte Goldfurchenbiene, die / Southern bronze furrow bee; Variant: Confused sweat bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

TBI Some kind of bumblebee.

TBI Some kind of bumblebee. 2025-07-22 11:04:46 Fehraltorf

Bumblebee in garden. TBI

Bumblebee in garden. 2025-07-22 11:04:28 Fehraltorf

This dark one is probably a Short-haired bumblebee, Bombus ruderatus or Bombus lapidarius. 2025-07-22 11:01:59 Fehraltorf

Bombus subterraneus / Short-haired bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-07-20 Schwanden:

A bee beetle (genus Trichius), I think a Eurasian bee beetle or Gebänderte Pinselkäfer (Trichius fasciatus). 2025-07-20 14:09:10

Trichius fasciatus / Gebänderter Pinselkäfer, der; Variant: Gebänderte Pinselkäfer / Eurasian bee beetle. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. ??. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Hauhechel-Bläuling, Polyommatus icarus bei Schwändi. 2025-07-20 13:38:46 Schwändi

Polyommatus icarus / Hauhechel-Bläuling, der / Common blue butterfly; Variant: European common blue. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Polyommatus. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-07-19 Bugs:

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum.

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29

Enallagma cyathigerum / Gemeine Becherjungfer, die / Blue Damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum.

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29 Tösstal

Enallagma cyathigerum / Gemeine Becherjungfer, die / Blue Damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 19 July 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Die schwarzen Streifen hinten sehen aus wie die von der Frühe Adonislibelle. 2025-07-19 13:50:02 Quelle: OTHER 20250719_135002 Die schwarzen Streifen hinten sehen aus wie die von der Fruehe Adonislibelle.jpg Tösstal

Pyrrhosoma nymphula / Zygoptera, die; Variant: Frühe Adonislibelle / Large red damselfly. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

A bend in the antennas says this is probably a bee TBI.

A bend in the antennas says this is probably a bee TBI. 2025-07-19 10:22:39 Tösstal

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Honeybee. TBI

Honeybee. 2025-07-19 10:22:39 Tösstal

2025-07-18 Kanton Zürich:

Kaisermantel, Argynnis paphia, auf dem Züriberg - die schwarzen Streifen haben mich überzeugt. 2025-07-18 14:54:03

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 18 July 2025.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] First observed on 18 July 2025.

Kaisermantel, Argynnis paphia, auf dem Züriberg. 2025-07-18 14:54:01

Argynnis paphia / Kaisermantel, der / Silver-washed fritillary. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group. [Schmetterlinge] Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-07-17 Kaltbrunner-Riet:

Google Lens says it's a dryad butterfly. 2025-07-17 14:08:58 Kaltbrunner-Riet

bird / Cardinalidae.

Minois dryas / Blauäugige Waldportier, der / Dryad. [Schmetterlinge] Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Saw one in Kaltbrunner-Riet. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Google Lens suggests, convincingly, that this is a Longhorned caddisfly, family Leptoceridae. 2025-07-17 12:25:37 Kaltbrunner-Riet

bird / Cardinalidae.

Philopotamus montanus / Yellow-spotted Sedge; Variant: caddisfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Family leptoceridae / Long-horned caddisfly; Variant: silverhorn. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Identifying which species is hopeless - there are said to be 1850 in 68 genera - how does nature manage this?:flies. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says Banded demoiselle, Calopteryx splendens. 2025-07-17 12:23:35 Kaltbrunner-Riet

bird / Cardinalidae.

Calopteryx splendens / Gebänderte Prachtlibelle, die / Banded demoiselle. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE) 🐉 (CH). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-07-15:

Tagpfauenauge oder Aglais io, formerly inachis io in unserem Garten. 2025-07-15 14:22:47

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Tagpfauenauge oder Aglais io, formerly inachis io in unserem Garten.

2025-07-15 14:22:47 Fehraltorf

bird / Cardinalidae.

Aglais io / Tagpfauenauge, das / European peacock,; Variant: The peacock butterfly. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. 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.. First observed on 15 July 2025. Diese war die früheste Beobachtung im Winter/Frühling/Sommer.

Aglais. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-07-14 Fehraltorf:

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. [Hemiptera] [ZH]. 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.

2025-07-06 Fehraltorf:

Stubenfliege (Musca domestica), auf dem Tisch im Garten. 2025-07-06 13:44:56 Fehraltorf

Musca domestica / Stubenfliege / Housefly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Butterfly. 2025-07-06 13:24:36 Fehraltorf

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Butterfly, probably Small white or Cabbage white, Pieris rapae again. 2025-07-06 13:24:36 Fehraltorf

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

Google Lens meint eine Schwebfliege.

GL meint eine Schwebfliege. 2025-07-06 13:23:24 Fehraltorf

Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-07-05 Fehraltorf:

Brauner Waldvogel Schmetterling und eine Westliche Honigbiene finden beide unsere Oregano-Blueten toll! 2025-07-05 12:57:58 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

2025-06-29 Fehraltorf:

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. [Libellen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🐉 (DE). [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens says this is a drone fly whose appearance imitates honeybees! This kind has only one pair of wings. 2025-06-29 07:21:31 Fehraltorf

fly / Lucilia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-06-28 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says White Admiral, specifically Limenitis camilla, seen by Wildert in Zuercher Oberland.

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. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Limenitis. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Heidehummel as seen from the side. 2025-06-28 13:06:02 Fehraltorf

Bombus jonellus / Heidehummel, die / Heath humble-bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. First observed on 28 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Seen from the blue bench in our back yard, Google Lens says Heidehummel (Bombus soroeensis), auch bekannt als Gebänderte Hummel oder Ilfracombe-Hummel.

Seen from the blue bench in our back yard, GL says Heidehummel (Bombus soroeensis), auch bekannt als Gebänderte Hummel oder Ilfracombe-Hummel. 2025-06-28 13:06:01 Fehraltorf

Bombus jonellus / Heidehummel, die / Heath humble-bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

2025-06-27 Fehraltorf:

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. [Käfer] [ZH]. 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.

Hoverfly on poppy in our garden. 2025-06-27 07:21:25 our garden

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Hoverfly. 2025-06-27 07:21:16 Fehraltorf

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] First observed on 26 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

2025-06-26 Fehraltorf:

Probably a kind of hoverfly, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family Syrphidae. 2025-06-26 11:19:40 Fehraltorf

Syrphidae / Hoverfly. [Fliegen] Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Family Syrphidae / Schwebfliege; Variants: Stehfliege, Schwirrfliege. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-06-25 Fehraltorf:

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. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-06-23 Fehraltorf:

Hornissenschwebfliege - also doch keine Biene! 2025-06-23 18:30:55 Fehraltorf

Volucella zonaria / Hornissenschwebfliege, die / Hornet mimic hoverfly. [Fliegen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Google Lens meint, das ist eine Hummel, entweder Gartenhummel, grosse erdhummel, oder Mooshummel - and what are those plants called again? PlantNet says Zaun-Wicke. 2025-06-23 18:12:00 Fehraltorf

Bombus hortorum / Gartenhummel / Garden bumblebee; Variant: Small garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaURL. Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera), see also . First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus muscorum / Mooshummel, die. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

2025-06-22 Fehraltorf:

Reddish-butted bee - Google Lens says it could be a buff-tailed bumblebee, and notice that there's a tiny insect further down. 2025-06-22 19:29:41 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Bombus terrestris / Dunkle Erdhummel, die / Buff-tailed bumblebee; Variant: Large earth bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens. First observed on 04 June 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2025-06-21 Fehraltorf:

Most likely a European honey bee aka Western honey bee, apis mellifera, in our wild garden. 2025-06-21 12:07:05 Fehraltorf

Apis mellifera / Westliche Honigbiene, die / Western honey bee; Variant: European honey bee. [Bienen] [ZH]. 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.

Interesting butterfly in our garden, probably a Small white butterfly, Pieris rapae. 2025-06-21 08:59:21 our garden

butterfly / Hesperiidae. First observed on 02 April 2023 in Yucatan.

Pieris rapae / Kleine Kohlweißling, der / Small White, also known as the Cabbage White. [Schmetterlinge] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia 🦋. [EN]: WikipediaURL. A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette. First observed on 17 August 2024 in Fehraltorf.

2025-06-19 Fehraltorf:

Google Lens says this is a copper sun jumper or 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. [Spinnen] [ZH]. Sources: [DE]: Wikipedia. [EN]: Wikipedia. Diese war meine erste Beobachtung.

Mini-spider auf meiner Hose aufder Bank im Garten. 2025-06-19 16:53:30

bird / Cardinalidae.

White-tailed bee, likely a Gartenhummel, Bombus hortorum - look at that - thing? Tongue? Stinger? 2025-06-19 12:29:19 Fehraltorf

bee / Hylaeus. First observed on 15 July 1991 in Camargue.

Bombus hortorum / Gartenhummel / Garden bumblebee; Variant: Small garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaURL. Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera), see also . First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.

Bombus. First observed on 01 June 2025 in Etna.

Gartenhummel - good look at the wings. 2025-06-19 12:29:19 Fehraltorf

Bombus hortorum / Gartenhummel / Garden bumblebee; Variant: Small garden bumblebee. [Bienen] [ZH]. Sources: [EN]: WikipediaURL. Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera), see also . First observed on 19 June 2025 in Fehraltorf.