Bug taxonomy

GL sagt eine Wildbiene, sehr wahrscheinlich eine Gemeine Pelzbiene (Anthophora plumipes). 2026-05-07 16:18:34 Fehraltorf
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Anthophora plumipes (Anthophora plumipes); Genus Anthophora (Anthophora); Family Apidae (Apidae)

I like this view of a European honey bee with its fuzz and thirst. 2025-08-19 15:08:44 Pfäffikersee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-05.
Classification: Species Apis mellifera (Apis mellifera); Genus Apis (Apis); Family Apidae (Apidae)
Comment: 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.

White-tailed bee, likely a Gartenhummel, Bombus hortorum - look at that - thing? Tongue? Stinger? 2025-06-19 12:29:19 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-19.
Classification: Species Megabombus (Bombus hortorum); Subgenus Megabombus (Megabombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)
Comment: Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera), see also

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-26.
Classification: Species Bombus rupestris (Bombus rupestris); Subgenus Psithyrus (Psithyrus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

This dark one is probably a Short-haired bumblebee, Bombus ruderatus or Bombus lapidarius. 2025-07-22 11:01:59 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Subterraneobombus (Bombus subterraneus); Subgenus Subterraneobombus (Subterraneobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

GL says potentially a Bombus pascuorum (Brown-banded carder bee) or Bombus ruderatus. 2025-08-05 09:41:05 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Bombus humilis (Bombus humilis); Subgenus Thoracobombus (Thoracobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-23.
Classification: Species Thoracobombus (Bombus muscorum); Subgenus Thoracobombus (Thoracobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

Shrill carder bee. 2025-08-06 09:05:25 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-06.
Classification: Species Thoracobombus (Bombus sylvarum); Subgenus Thoracobombus (Thoracobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

This is hard to identify but could be a Tree bumblebee or new garden bumblebee, bonbus hypnorum. 2025-06-19 12:26:19 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-19.
Classification: Species Bombus hypnorum (Bombus hypnorum); Subgenus Pyrobombus (Pyrobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)
Comment: A species of bumblebee common [on] the European continent and parts of Asia. See us_hypnorum

Heidehummel as seen from the side. 2025-06-28 13:06:02 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-28.
Classification: Species Pyrobombus (Bombus jonellus); Subgenus Pyrobombus (Pyrobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Pyrobombus (Bombus pratorum); Subgenus Pyrobombus (Pyrobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

Neben dem Fenster im ersten Stock war eine Steinhummel (Bombus lapidarius), der orange Hinterteil ist typisch. 2026-05-20 07:36:40 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-03-30.
Classification: Species Bombus lapidarius (Bombus lapidarius); Subgenus Melanobombus (Melanobombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

GL says a White-tailed bumblebee (specifically from the Bombus lucorum species complex). 2026-04-19 17:35:16
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-26.
Classification: Species Bombus lucorum (Bombus lucorum); Subgenus Bombus (Bombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum). 2026-05-07 15:38:16 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-02.
Classification: Species Bombus pascuorum (Bombus pascuorum); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)

Background - Hummel bei Wildertweiher, wahrscheinlich eine Dunkle Erdhummel aka buff-tailed bumblebee. 2024-06-04 09:43:55 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-04.
Classification: Species Bombus terrestris (Bombus terrestris); Subgenus Bombus (Bombus); Genus Bombus (Bombus); Family Apidae (Apidae)
Comment: Common in Switzerland, says Google Lens

GL meint eine Große Blaue Holzbiene (Xylocopa violacea). 2025-08-29 16:01:21 Wald Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-29.
Classification: Species Xylocopa violacea (Xylocopa violacea); Genus Xylocopa (Xylocopa); Family Apidae (Apidae)

GL says Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva). 2026-02-26 14:03:00 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-02-26.
Classification: Species Andrena fulva (Andrena fulva); Genus Andrena (Andrena); Family Mining bee (Andrenidae)
Comment: Seen on one of the first warm days in February 2026 on the Winterflieder

GL sagt ein Rüsselkäfer (Familie Curculionidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung der Blattrandkäfer. 2026-07-20 12:35:37 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-07-20.
Classification: Species Andrena minutula (Andrena minutula); Genus Andrena (Andrena); Family Mining bee (Andrenidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-02.
Classification: Species Anthidium oblongatum (Anthidium oblongatum); Genus Anthidium (Anthidium); Family Megachilidae (Megachilidae)

GL meint wahrscheinlich eine Hahnenfuss-Scherenbiene (Chelostoma florisomne). 2026-05-22 17:08:28 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-22.
Classification: Species Chelostoma florisomne (Chelostoma florisomne); Genus Chelostoma (Chelostoma); Family Megachilidae (Megachilidae)

GL says a Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis), a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland. 2026-04-22 11:58:14 Switzerland
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification: Species Osmia bicornis (Osmia bicornis); Genus Osmia (Osmia); Family Megachilidae (Megachilidae)
Comment: GoogleLens says it's a common solitary bee found throughout Switzerland

Probably an Osmia cornuta, the European orchard bee. 2026-03-09 15:02:55
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Osmia cornuta (Osmia cornuta); Genus Osmia (Osmia); Family Megachilidae (Megachilidae)
Comment: bees

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Halictus confusus (Halictus confusus); Genus Halictus (Halictus); Tribe Halictini (Halictini); Family Halictidae (Halictidae)

Honigbiene (Apis mellifera) oder eine Furchenbiene (z.B. Halictus ligatus). 2025-08-05 11:52:42 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Halictus ligatus (Halictus ligatus); Genus Halictus (Halictus); Tribe Halictini (Halictini); Family Halictidae (Halictidae)

GL says a species of Cuckoo Bee, maybe Sphecodes albilabris or a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum). 2025-08-17 15:15:12 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-17.
Classification: Species Lasioglossum calceatum (Lasioglossum calceatum); Genus Lasioglossum (Lasioglossum); Tribe Halictini (Halictini); Family Halictidae (Halictidae)

GL says a sweatbee, Lasioglossum malachurum is one possibility identified by image analysis. 2025-08-11 10:43:44
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Lasioglossum malachurum (Lasioglossum malachurum); Genus Lasioglossum (Lasioglossum); Tribe Halictini (Halictini); Family Halictidae (Halictidae)

GL says a species of Cuckoo Bee, maybe Sphecodes albilabris or a Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum). 2025-08-17 15:15:12 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-17.
Classification: Species Sphecodes albilabris (Sphecodes albilabris); Genus Sphecodes (Sphecodes); Family Halictidae (Halictidae)

GL sagt eine Europäische Hornisse (Vespa crabro), die einzige in der Schweiz heimische Hornissenart. 2026-05-19 15:41:22 Fehraltorf
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Vespa crabro (Vespa crabro); Genus Vespa (Vespa); Family Vespidae (Vespidae)
Comment: 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.

GL sagt wahrscheinlich um eine Feldwespe (Polistes dominula). 2025-08-09 16:56:48
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Polistes dominula (Polistes dominula); Genus Polistes (Polistes); Subfamily Polistinae (Polistinae); Family Vespidae (Vespidae)
Comment: There are no doubt lots of kinds of paper wasps, not sure this is the right kind.

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Eumenes mediterraneus (Eumenes mediterraneus); Genus Eumenes (wasp); Family Vespidae (Vespidae)
Comment: a kind of potter wasp

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Delta (Delta unguiculatum); Genus Eumenes (wasp); Family Vespidae (Vespidae)

GL sagt ein Feld-Sandlaufkäfer, prüfen. 2025-08-13 18:42:33 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-13.
Classification: Species Cicindela campestris (Cicindela campestris); Genus Cicindela (Cicindela); Family Cicindelidae (Cicindelidae)

Eurasian bee beetle / Gebänderter Pinselkäfer (Trichius fasciatus)

A bee beetle (genus Trichius), I think a Eurasian bee beetle or Gebänderte Pinselkäfer (Trichius fasciatus). 2025-07-20 14:09:10
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Trichius fasciatus); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: ??

Asian longhorned beetle / Asiatische Laubholzbockkäfer (Anoplophora glabripennis)

GL says this is a longhorn beetle, but there are so many different kinds. Looks a bit like the invasive Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, but the so-called horns aren't really long enough. 2025-10-17 16:07:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-17.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Anoplophora glabripennis); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: 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

Bloody-nosed beetle / Tatzenkäfer (Timarcha tenebricosa)

GL says this is a Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa). Saw it in Koblenz after the flamingos. 2025-09-13 16:11:31
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Timarcha tenebricosa); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Cockchafer / Feldmaikäfer (Melolontha melolontha)

I wrote 'those weird beetles' - Google Lens says Cockchafer, also known as a May Bug or May Beetle - sounds weird enough to me! 2024-04-14 09:02:31 Pfäffikersee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-04-14.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Melolontha melolontha); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: Wikipedia says 'a species of scarab beetle'.

Willow Leaf Beetle / Breite Weidenblattkäfer (Plagiodera versicolora)

Willow Leaf Beetle according to GL, scientifically known as Plagiodera versicolora. 2025-06-27 17:13:23 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-27.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Plagiodera versicolora); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: 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.

Harlequin, Asian, or multicoloured Asian lady beetle / Asiatische Marienkäfer (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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2016-05-29.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Harmonia axyridis); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: 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

Scarlet lily beetle / Lilienhähnchen (Lilioceris lilii)

A cool red beetle, probably a scarlet lily beetle. 2025-04-12 12:31:40 Walensee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-04-12.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Lilioceris lilii); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

A kind of Oberea ulmicola (Oberea ulmicola)

Google Lens says this orange and black bug is a kind of longhorn beetle, possibly an elm borer (Oberea ulmicola), or Sassafras borer (Oberea ruficollis). 2024-06-14 19:22:23 Pfäffikersee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-14.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Oberea ulmicola); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

A kind of Oberea ruficollis (Oberea ruficollis)

Google Lens says this orange and black bug is a kind of longhorn beetle, possibly an elm borer (Oberea ulmicola), or Sassafras borer (Oberea ruficollis). 2024-06-14 19:22:23 Pfäffikersee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-14.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Oberea ruficollis); Suborder Polyphaga (Polyphaga); Order Coleoptera (Coleoptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

GL sayslikely a species of Tachinid fly, specifically resembling Linnaemyia picta or Exorista larvarum. Note the stripes. 2025-08-03 13:46:45 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Exorista larvarum (Exorista larvarum); Genus Exorista (Exorista); Tribe Exoristini (Exoristini); Subfamily Exoristinae (Exoristinae); Family Tachinidae (Tachinidae)
Comment: A kind of Tachinid fly
A kind of Tachinid fly or German Raupenfliege. Note the stripes.

GL says a cluster fly (Pollenia rudis) on our house. 2026-03-05 12:24:43
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-02-26.
Classification: Species Pollenia rudis (Pollenia rudis); Genus Pollenia (Pollenia); Family Polleniidae (Polleniidae)
Comment: Seen February 2026 on out house

Close-up of a Common Flower Fly or Syrphus ribesii. 2025-10-31 14:30:13 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-31.
Classification: Species Syrphus ribesii (Syrphus ribesii); Genus Syrphus (Syrphus); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Comment: The first one I saw seemed to like sitting on my telephoto lens!

On the right there may be a Marmeladen-Schwebfliege ( Episyrphus balteatus ). 2025-08-07 09:00:07 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-07.
Classification: Species Episyrphus balteatus (Episyrphus balteatus); Genus Episyrphus (Episyrphus); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Comment: Wikpedia says this kind is the most abundant native hoverfly in Central Europe

A type of hoverfly, and the yellow-black stripes match the Melanostoma scalare (Ladder-backed Hover Fly). 2025-08-03 17:14:39 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Melanostoma scalare (Melanostoma scalare); Genus Melanostoma (Melanostoma); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Comment: 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'
Tips: black W

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Helophilus trivittatus (Helophilus trivittatus); Genus Helophilus (Helophilus); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Helophilus pendulus (Helophilus pendulus); Genus Helophilus (Helophilus); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

Hornissenschwebfliege - also doch keine Biene! 2025-06-23 18:30:55 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-23.
Classification: Species Volucella zonaria (Volucella zonaria); Genus Volucella (Volucella); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax), also known as the Common Drone Fly or Mistbiene. 2025-08-05 13:18:20 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Eristalis tenax (Eristalis tenax); Genus Eristalis (Eristalis); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Comment: 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

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Eristalis pertinax (Eristalis pertinax); Genus Eristalis (Eristalis); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Tips: black hourglass, tail is really tapered (conical)

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Mistbiene (Eristalis tenax) oder eine Buschschwebfliege (Eristalis arbustorum). 2025-08-07 12:10:46 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Eristalis arbustorum (Eristalis arbustorum); Genus Eristalis (Eristalis); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

Probably a thick-legged hoverfly, syritta pipiens. 2024-06-16 13:41:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-16.
Classification: Species Syritta pipiens (Syritta pipiens); Genus Syritta (Syritta); Tribe Milesiini (Milesiini); Subfamily Eristalinae (Eristalinae); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Comment: 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.

The one on the left could be a Sphaerophoria scripta, or long hoverfly. 2025-08-07 12:22:13 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-07.
Classification: Species Sphaerophoria scripta (Sphaerophoria scripta); Genus Sphaerophoria (Sphaerophoria); Family Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-21.
Classification: Species Lucilia caesar (Lucilia caesar); Genus Lucilia (fly); Family Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae)
Comment: 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

Stubenfliege (Musca domestica), auf dem Tisch im Garten. 2025-07-06 13:44:56 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-06.
Classification: Species Musca (Musca domestica); Genus Lucilia (fly); Family Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae)

GL meint eine Graue Fleischfliege (Sarcophaga carnaria), auch als Gemeine Fleischfliege oder Aasfliege bekannt. 2026-05-10 08:01:23 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-21.
Classification: Species Sarcophaga carnaria (Sarcophaga carnaria); Genus Sarcophaga (Sarcophaga); Subfamily Sarcophaginae (Sarcophaginae); Family Sarcophagidae (Sarcophagidae)
Comment: 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."

GL says this is a noon fly, Mesembrina meridiana. 2025-10-15 13:36:27
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Mesembrina meridiana (Mesembrina meridiana); Genus Mesembrina (Mesembrina); Tribe Muscini (Muscini); Family Muscidae (Muscidae)
Comment: A fly with wings that are red near the body, seen at Wildert in October 2025 for the first time

GL meint eine Schmetterlingsmücke (Familie Psychodidae), eventuell eine Abflussfliege (Clogmia albipunctata).ä. 2025-09-30 17:23:57 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-30.
Classification: Species Clogmia albipunctata (Clogmia albipunctata); Genus Clogmia (Clogmia); Tribe Paramormiini (Paramormiini); Subfamily Psychodinae (Psychodinae); Family Drain fly (Psychodidae)
Comment: 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

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-25.
Classification: Species Hermetia illucens (Hermetia illucens); Genus Hermetia (Hermetia); Subfamily Hermetiinae (Hermetiinae); Family Stratiomyidae (Stratiomyidae)

GL says a Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus). 2026-06-20 08:37:59 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-20.
Classification: Species Hesperiidae (Ochlodes sylvanus); Genus Hesperiidae (Ochlodes); Family Hesperiidae (butterfly)

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hesperiidae (Thymelicus lineola); Genus Hesperiidae (Thymelicus); Family Hesperiidae (butterfly)

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hesperiidae (Thymelicus sylvestris); Genus Hesperiidae (Thymelicus); Family Hesperiidae (butterfly)

GL says this is a Southern Brown Argus (Aricia cramera)in Retiro park in Madrid. 2026-07-08 12:19:29 Madrid
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-29.
Classification: Species Aricia agestis (Aricia agestis); Genus Aricia (butterfly); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says this is a Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus), seen near the reservoir. 2026-04-22 17:20:22 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-22.
Classification: Species Celastrina argiolus (Celastrina argiolus); Genus Celastrina (Celastrina); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says this is a Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus). 2025-10-10 15:53:04 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Cupido argiades (Cupido argiades); Genus Cupido (butterfly); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says this is a Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus). 2025-10-10 15:53:04 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Lampides boeticus (Lampides boeticus); Genus Lampides (Lampides); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says a Lang's short-tailed blue (Leptotes pirithous) - but actually a pair of them. 2025-10-10 15:19:22 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Leptotes pirithous (Leptotes pirithous); Genus Leptotes (butterfly); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-29.
Classification: Species Lysandra bellargus (Lysandra bellargus); Genus Lysandra (butterfly); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says a Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon). 2025-08-12 15:28:41 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-12.
Classification: Species Lysandra coridon (Lysandra coridon); Genus Lysandra (butterfly); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

GL says a Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). 2025-08-13 18:44:51 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-20.
Classification: Species Polyommatus icarus (Polyommatus icarus); Genus Polyommatus (Polyommatus); Family Lycaenidae (Lycaenidae)

Tagpfauenauge oder Aglais io, formerly inachis io in unserem Garten. 2025-07-15 14:22:47
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Aglais io (Aglais io); Genus Aglais (Aglais); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)
Comment: Previously Inachis io. Wikipedia says: Io is a figure in Greek mythology. She was a priestess of Hera in Argos.

Insects - Beautiful orange butterfly by Etna may be a Kleiner Fuchs aka Small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae. 2025-06-01 12:45:33 Etna
First observed in Etna on 2025-06-01.
Classification: Species Aglais urticae (Aglais urticae); Genus Aglais (Aglais); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

TBI, wahrscheinlich Braune Waldvogel. 2025-08-16 16:38:21 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Aphantopus hyperantus (Aphantopus hyperantus); Genus Aphantopus (Aphantopus); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)
Comment: Nach Wikpedia eine Art Tagefalter. Und ist es nicht lustig, wenn ein Schmetterling-Name 'Vogel' beinhaltet

Kaisermantel. 2025-08-06 12:16:53 Fehraltorf
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Argynnis paphia (Argynnis paphia); Genus Argynnis (Argynnis); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says this is a Boloria pales butterfly, also known as the shepherd's fritillary. 2026-08-08 12:55:57 Engadin
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-08.
Classification: Species Boloria pales (Boloria pales); Genus Boloria (Boloria); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

TBI GL meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana). 2026-08-09 15:26:33 Engadin
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Brenthis ino (Brenthis ino); Genus Brenthis (Brenthis); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says with unusual certainty that this is a Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus). 2025-08-18 19:18:04 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Coenonympha pamphilus (Coenonympha pamphilus); Genus Coenonympha (Coenonympha); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says likely a Raetzer's Ringlet (Erebia christi). 2025-08-12 18:33:38 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-12.
Classification: Species Erebia christi (Erebia christi); Genus Erebia (Erebia); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Probably a female Small Mountain Ringlet or Erebia epiphron. 2025-07-26 11:33:35 Fehraltorf
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Erebia melampus (Erebia melampus); Genus Erebia (Erebia); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says this is likely a Swiss Brassy Ringlet (Erebia tyndarus) - on Anna's knee. 2025-08-12 13:42:54 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-12.
Classification: Species Erebia tyndarus (Erebia tyndarus); Genus Erebia (Erebia); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book. 2026-06-25 14:57:52 Source: WIKIPEDIA 20260625_145752-4B2A2632 (1) Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Fabriciana adippe (Fabriciana adippe); Genus Fabriciana (Fabriciana); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hipparchia fagi (Hipparchia fagi); Genus Hipparchia (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hipparchia genava (Hipparchia genava); Genus Hipparchia (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hipparchia semele (Hipparchia semele); Genus Hipparchia (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL sagt das ist eine grosse, aber ich sage eher eine Kleine Ochsenauge (Hyponephele lycaon). 2025-08-09 16:51:47
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Hyponephele lycaon (Hyponephele lycaon); Genus Hyponephele (Hyponephele); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Lasiommata maera. 2025-08-12 10:24:02 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-12.
Classification: Species Lasiommata maera (Lasiommata maera); Genus Lasiommata (Lasiommata); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

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
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Lasiommata megera (Lasiommata megera); Genus Lasiommata (Lasiommata); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL sagt zwei Kleine Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla). 2026-06-28 07:16:59
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-28.
Classification: Species Limenitis camilla (Limenitis camilla); Genus Limenitis (Limenitis); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says this is a Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). 2026-06-24 08:04:48 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-19.
Classification: Species Maniola jurtina (Maniola jurtina); Genus Maniola (Maniola); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says a Marbled White butterfly (scientific name Melanargia galathea), and I agree. 2025-07-29 15:00:25
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Melanargia galathea (Melanargia galathea); Genus Melanargia (Melanargia); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Looks like a Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma). 2026-06-10 18:09:28 Provence
First observed in Provence on 2026-06-10.
Classification: Species Melitaea didyma (Melitaea didyma); Genus Melitaea (Melitaea); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Google Lens says it's a dryad butterfly. 2025-07-17 14:08:58 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Minois dryas (Minois dryas); Genus Minois (Minois); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)
Comment: Saw one in Kaltbrunner-Riet

GL sagt links ist.ein C-Falter (Polygonia c-album). 2026-06-28 07:08:53
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-14.
Classification: Species Polygonia c-album (Polygonia c-album); Genus Polygonia (Polygonia); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)
Comment: Also classified as a Nymphalis c-album

A tough-ass Admiral, still flying around at 11C. 2025-10-12 11:15:55 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2023-02-21.
Classification: Species Vanessa atalanta (Vanessa atalanta); Genus Vanessa (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

Painted lady, view of both sides of wings. 2025-08-17 14:14:17 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2016-07-21.
Classification: Species Vanessa cardui (Vanessa cardui); Genus Vanessa (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

A monarch butterfly! I didn't know they could be seen in Madeira, but it's true. 2023-03-16 15:35:48 Madeira
First observed in Madeira on 2023-03-16.
Classification: Species Danaus plexippus (Danaus plexippus); Genus Danaus (butterfly); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)
Comment: butterflies

GL says a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria). 2025-10-10 15:28:49 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Pararge aegeria (Pararge aegeria); Genus Pararge (Pararge); Family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae)

GL says an Old World Swallowtail, also known as Papilio machaon. 2025-08-13 18:48:44 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-08-17.
Classification: Species Papilio machaon (Papilio machaon); Genus Papilio (Papilio); Family Papilionidae (Papilionidae)

Google Lens says this is a Fennel Swallowtail caterpillar - not sure, but they look similar. 2024-06-14 18:42:53 Pfäffikersee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-14.
Classification: Species Papilio polyxenes (Papilio polyxenes); Genus Papilio (Papilio); Family Papilionidae (Papilionidae)
Comment: Here a caterpillar - not sure, but they look similar

GL says a male Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines), known as the Aurorafalter in German. 2026-04-22 19:54:31 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-22.
Classification: Species Anthocharis cardamines (Anthocharis cardamines); Genus Anthocharis (Anthocharis); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Colias hyale (Colias hyale); Genus Colias (Colias); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

A Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni), known in German as the Zitronenfalter, bein Spielplatz daheim. 2026-04-20 11:33:42 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Gonepteryx rhamni (Gonepteryx rhamni); Genus Gonepteryx (Gonepteryx); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Leptidea juvernica (Leptidea juvernica); Genus Leptidea (Leptidea); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Leptidea sinapis (Leptidea sinapis); Genus Leptidea (Leptidea); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

Green-veined White (Pieris napi) by Maggia, Ticino. 2025-07-31 11:51:55
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-31.
Classification: Species Pieris napi (Pieris napi); Genus Pieris (butterfly); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)

Cabbage white. 2025-08-05 13:55:55 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-17.
Classification: Species Pieris rapae (Pieris rapae); Genus Pieris (butterfly); Family Pieridae (Pieridae)
Comment: A common butterfly species in Switzerland. See #google_vignette

GL says perhaps the Light Emerald (Campaea margaritata) moth - on a window at Puregym. 2025-08-29 14:08:16 Wald Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-29.
Classification: Species Campaea margaritata (Campaea margaritata); Genus Campaea (Campaea); Family Geometridae (Geometridae)
Comment: Seen on a window at Puregym in Uster!

Google Lens says a Silver-Ground Carpet (scientific name Xanthorhoe montanata). 2025-07-26 11:37:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-25.
Classification: Species Xanthorhoe montanata (Xanthorhoe montanata); Genus Xanthorhoe (Xanthorhoe); Family Geometridae (Geometridae)
Comment: Actually a moth - are they not included from the butterfly web site?

GL sagt wahrscheinlich eine Zünslerart, höchstwahrscheinlich eine Agriphila selasella. 2025-08-18 19:24:26 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Agriphila selasella (Agriphila selasella); Genus Agriphila (Agriphila); Family Sod Webworm Moth (Crambidae)

Eventuell eine Grasmotte (Crambus pascuella). 2025-08-18 19:32:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Crambus pascuella (Crambus pascuella); Genus Crambus (Crambus); Family Sod Webworm Moth (Crambidae)

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) vorm Haus. 2026-02-24 15:39:25 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2016-07-21.
Classification: Species Macroglossum stellatarum (Macroglossum stellatarum); Genus Macroglossum (Macroglossum); Family Sphingidae (Sphingidae)
Comment: 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

GL says most likely a Dingy Footman moth. 2025-08-14 00:09:07 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-14.
Classification: Species Collita griseola (Collita griseola); Genus Collita (Collita); Subfamily Arctiinae (Arctiinae); Family Erebidae (Erebidae)

GL says the larva of the Drinker Moth (Euthrix potatoria). 2025-08-13 18:48:23 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-13.
Classification: Species Euthrix potatoria (Euthrix potatoria); Genus Euthrix (Euthrix); Family Lasiocampidae (Lasiocampidae)

GL says this is a Burnet moth, likely a Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae). 2025-08-12 18:27:43 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-12.
Classification: Species Zygaena filipendulae (Zygaena filipendulae); Genus Zygaena (Zygaena); Family Zygaenidae (Zygaenidae)

Southern hawker / Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea)

GL hat gesagt ein Männchen der Blaugrünen Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna cyanea) am Schwimmbad Schwändi. 2026-08-29 15:11:27 Schwändi
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-29.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Aeshna cyanea); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Common hawker / Torf-Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna juncea)

I identified this myself - clearly a male Mosaikjungfer with green and blue but blue side dots all the way up - now I think Aeshna juncea, Torf-Mosaikjungfer. Unfortunately it was injured and couldn't fly. 2025-09-19 16:27:48
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Aeshna juncea); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: 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.

Keeled skimmer / Kleiner Blaupfeil (Orthetrum coerulescens)

Neue Libellen-Art in Wildert gesehen. Ich habe es vorlaeufig aus meinem Buch Libellen der Schweiz identifiziert als Kleiner Blaupfeil oder Orthetrum coerulescens, und Google Lens zeigt das gleiche. 2025-07-23 17:52:23 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-23.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Orthetrum coerulescens); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: 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!

Blue-eye hawker dragonfly / Südliche Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna affinis)

Insects - looks like another that Google Lens said was a Blue-eye hawker dragonfly, Aeshna affinis. 2024-08-24 18:59:41
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Aeshna affinis); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Golden-ringed dragonfly / zweigestreifte Quelljungfer (Cordulegaster boltonii)

Google Lens thinks this is a Cordulegaster boltonii, or zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, in English a Golden-ringed dragonfly. 2025-06-29 15:44:35 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-29.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Cordulegaster boltonii); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Ruddy darter / Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum)

Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Sympetrum sanguineum); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: Seen at Lützelsee

Aeshna isoceles / Keilfleck-Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna isoceles)

Selber identifiziert als eine Keilfleck-Mosaikjungfer (Aeshna isoceles), und GL meint das auch. 2026-06-24 07:32:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-24.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Aeshna isoceles); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Broad-bodied chaser / 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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-25.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Libellula depressa); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Scarce chaser / Spitzenfleck (Libellula fulva)

GL meint ein Spitzenfleck (Libelulla fulva), wahrscheinlich korrekt, ein Männchen. 2026-06-23 12:23:23 Wald Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-23.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Libellula fulva); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Libellula quadrimaculata / Vierfleck (Libellula quadrimaculata)

In Wildert eine Vierfleck-Libelle (Libellula quadrimaculata), auf jedem Flügelpaar 4 Flecken. 2026-06-24 07:44:41 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-24.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Libellula quadrimaculata); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Black-tailed skimmer / Grosser Blaupfeil (Orthetrum cancellatum)

Dragonfly by Maggia, could be a black-tailed skimmer aka Grosse Blaupfeil. 2025-07-31 13:56:38
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Orthetrum cancellatum); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Red-veined darter / Frühe Heidelibelle (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

Frühe Heidelibelle bei Wildert. Sie sehen sehr ähnlich aus wie die Blutroten aber das Gelbe an den Flügeln ist eher die Frühe. 2025-08-30 16:42:47 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Sympetrum fonscolombii); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Southern darter / Südliche Heidelibelle (Sympetrum meridionale)

GL meint eine Herbst-Heidelibelle (Sympetrum meridionale), beim Greifensee. 2025-09-15 23:49:01 Greifensee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-15.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Sympetrum meridionale); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Gomphus vulgatissimus / Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus)

Bei LaSauge die Gemeine Keiljungfer (Gomphus vulgatissimus). 2026-05-23 15:40:31 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-23.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Gomphus vulgatissimus); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Downy emerald / Falkenlibelle (Cordulia aenea)

GL meint Falkenlibelle, was ab April erscheint und andere Leute in Kanton Zürich gesehen haben. 2026-05-02 18:16:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Cordulia aenea); Order Odonata (Odonata); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

GL vermutet Gemeiner Grashüpfer (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) oder Sumpfschrecke (Stethophyma grossum). 2026-08-20 09:01:30 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-03.
Classification: Species Pseudochorthippus parallelus (Pseudochorthippus parallelus); Genus Pseudochorthippus (Pseudochorthippus); Tribe Gomphocerini (Gomphocerini); Subfamily Gomphocerinae (Gomphocerinae); Family Acrididae (Acrididae)

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
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Calliptamus italicus (Calliptamus italicus); Genus Calliptamus (Calliptamus); Family Acrididae (Acrididae)
Comment: Seen for the first time between Levanto and Bonassola

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-31.
Classification: Species Nemobius sylvestris (Nemobius sylvestris); Genus Nemobius (Nemobius); Tribe Nemobiini (Nemobiini); Subfamily Nemobiinae (Nemobiinae); Family Trigonidiidae (Trigonidiidae)
Comment: Hmm, was the Halloween 2025 photo my first cricket picture?

GL says Speckled Bush-Cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima). 2025-08-05 18:39:25 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Leptophyes punctatissima (Leptophyes punctatissima); Genus Leptophyes (Leptophyes); Subfamily Phaneropterinae (Phaneropterinae); Family Tettigoniidae (Tettigoniidae)

A fire bug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) with the typical voodoo mask. 2025-08-22 14:38:15 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Pyrrhocoris apterus (Pyrrhocoris apterus); Genus Pyrrhocoris (Pyrrhocoris); Family Pyrrhocoridae (Pyrrhocoridae)
Comment: 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.

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-25.
Classification: Species Nezara viridula (Nezara viridula); Genus Nezara (Nezara); Family Pentatomidae (Pentatomidae)
Comment: The order Hemiptera includes what are called 'true bugs', so I'm using that as a type for now

Meadow Spittlebug on the door to our patio in Fehraltorf. 2025-07-14 15:00:18 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-14.
Classification: Species Philaenus spumarius (Philaenus spumarius); Genus Philaenus (Philaenus); Family Aphrophoridae (Aphrophoridae)
Comment: 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

Spotted lanternfly / Gepunktete Laternenträgerzikade (Lycorma delicatula)

Background - Insects - Spotted lanternfly on the Skyline Drive - never heard of them before. 2024-09-28 18:50:28 Shenandoah National Park
First observed in Shenandoah National Park on 2024-09-28.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Lycorma delicatula); Suborder Auchenorrhyncha (Auchenorrhyncha); Order Hemiptera (Hemiptera); Class Insects (Insecta); Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapoda); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: Seen on the Skyline Drive - never heard of them before

Shore fly (Ephydridae)

GL says a fly, possibly from the family Ephydridae, commonly known as shore flies. 2025-08-13 11:38:13 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-13.
Classification: Species Ephydridae (Ephydridae)

Masked bee (Genus Hylaeus)

GL says this appears to be a member of the genus Hylaeus, commonly known as masked bees or yellow-faced bees. 2026-04-19 15:02:19
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Genus Hylaeus (Genus Hylaeus)

Erebia / Mohrenfalter (Erebia)

Gletscher-Mohrenfalter (Erebia pluto) oder. 2026-06-27 20:52:07
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Erebia (Erebia)

Tipula maxima / Riesenschnake (Tipula maxima)

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 Switzerland
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-26.
Classification: Species Tipula maxima (Tipula maxima); Genus Tipula (Tipula)

Halictidae (Halictidae)

GL says a solitary bee, likely from the family Andrenidae (mining bees) or Halictidae (sweat bees). 2025-07-22 11:54:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Halictidae (Halictidae)

Vespula germanica / Deutsch Wespe (Vespula germanica)

GL says a German wasp (Vespula germanica), also commonly known as a European wasp or yellowjacket. 2026-04-20 12:01:12 Alpweg
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Binomial name (Vespula germanica); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Ribbed pine borer / Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor)

GL meint ein Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor), der auch als Kleiner Zangenbock oder Spürender Zangenbock bekannt ist. 2026-05-01 16:11:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-01.
Classification: Species Rhagium inquisitor (Rhagium inquisitor); Genus Rhagium (Rhagium)

Cacyreus (Cacyreus)

GL says a Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli). . 2025-10-10 15:24:45 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Cacyreus (Cacyreus)

Gonepteryx (Gonepteryx)

A Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni), known in German as the Zitronenfalter, bein Spielplatz daheim. 2026-04-20 11:33:42 Alpweg
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Gonepteryx (Gonepteryx)

Marpissa muscosa / 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 Source: OTHER 20260526_121248 Von den drei Vorschlägen von GL sieht das für mich am ähnlichsten zu der Rindenspringspinne (Marpissa muscosa).jpg Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-26.
Classification: Species Marpissa muscosa (Marpissa muscosa); Genus Marpissa (Marpissa)

Muscidae (Muscidae)

GL meint eine Fliege aus der Familie der Echten Fliegen (Muscidae) oder Schmeißfliegen (Calliphoridae). 2026-05-21 18:16:25 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-21.
Classification: Species Muscidae (Muscidae)

Long-horned caddisfly (Family leptoceridae)

Google Lens suggests, convincingly, that this is a Longhorned caddisfly, family Leptoceridae. 2025-07-17 12:25:37 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Family leptoceridae (Family leptoceridae)
Comment: Identifying which species is hopeless - there are said to be 1850 in 68 genera - how does nature manage this?:flies

Crane Fly / Schnake (Tipulidae)

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 Switzerland
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-26.
Classification: Species Tipulidae (Tipulidae)

Xylocopinae (Xylocopinae)

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
First observed in Provence on 2026-06-09.
Classification: Species Xylocopinae (Xylocopinae)

Adanson's house jumper / Gewächshausspringspinne (Hasarius adansoni)

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 Source: 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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-17.
Classification: Species Hasarius adansoni (Hasarius adansoni); Genus Hasarius (Hasarius)

Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes)

GL says a Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes). 2026-05-05 15:37:03 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-05.
Classification: Species Pimpla rufipes (Pimpla rufipes); Genus Pimpla (Pimpla)

Saddleback harvestman / Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht (Mitopus morio)

Schwierig zu identifizieren aber sieht ähnlich aus wie der Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht (Mitopus morio), der bei uns viel vorkommt. 2025-09-17 15:24:17
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Mitopus morio (Mitopus morio); Genus Mitopus (Mitopus); Family Phalangiidae (Phalangiidae)
Comment: 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

Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae)

GL meint eine Fliege aus der Familie der Echten Fliegen (Muscidae) oder Schmeißfliegen (Calliphoridae). 2026-05-21 18:16:25 Fehraltorf
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae)

Dwarf spider (Erigone)

GL says most likely a species of dwarf spider or money spider from the genus Erigone (family Linyphiidae). 2026-04-21 12:59:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-21.
Classification: Species Erigone (Erigone)
Comment: family Linyphiidae

Pieridae (Pieridae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Pieridae (Pieridae)

Diplazon laetatorius (Diplazon laetatorius)

GL says a parasitoid wasp, specifically likely to be Diplazon laetatorius. 2026-04-24 17:03:16
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Diplazon laetatorius (Diplazon laetatorius); Genus Diplazon (Diplazon)
Comment: A parasite wasp

Azure damselfly / Hufeisen-Azurjungfer (Coenagrion puella)

Teil S2 ist entscheidend, hier könnte es das U-Zeichnung vom Hufeisen-Azurjungfer, cönagrion puella sein. 2025-07-19 13:49:39 Tösstal
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-19.
Classification: Species Coenagrion puella (Coenagrion puella); Genus Coenagrion (Coenagrion); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)

Euptoieta claudia / Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)

Near Apt - a Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia). 2026-06-08 07:28:29 Provence
First observed in Provence on 2026-06-08.
Classification: Species Euptoieta claudia (Euptoieta claudia); Genus Euptoieta (Euptoieta)

Hesperiidae (butterfly)

Insects - Beautiful orange butterfly by Etna may be a Kleiner Fuchs aka Small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae. 2025-06-01 12:45:33 Etna
First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-02.
Classification: Species butterfly (butterfly)

Ensign wasp (Evaniidae)

GL says this tiny thing is an ensign wasp (family Evaniidae). 2026-07-25 14:29:44 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-07-25.
Classification: Species Evaniidae (Evaniidae)

Mining bee (Andrenidae)

GL says a solitary bee, likely from the family Andrenidae (mining bees) or Halictidae (sweat bees). 2025-07-22 11:54:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Andrenidae (Andrenidae)

Empis tessellata / Gewürfelte Tanzfliege (Empis tessellata)

Wahrscheinlich um eine Gewürfelte Tanzfliege (Empis tessellata). 2026-05-22 08:41:41 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-25.
Classification: Species Empis tessellata (Empis tessellata); Genus Empis (Empis)

Cretan Bright Bush-cricket (Poecilimon cretensis)

Looks similar to a Cretan Bright Bush-cricket (Poecilimon cretensis), but this is France. 2026-06-10 10:27:56
First observed in France on 2026-06-10.
Classification: Species Poecilimon cretensis (Poecilimon cretensis); Genus Poecilimon (Poecilimon)
Comment: Name is Cretan but this was seen in France?

Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

Probably a kind of hoverfly, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family Syrphidae. 2025-06-26 11:19:40 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-26.
Classification: Species Syrphidae (Syrphidae)

Calopteryx (damselfly)

At the north side of Levanto, GL says it's a Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis). 2025-10-10 15:15:13 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species damselfly (damselfly)

Halyomorpha halys / Marmorierte Baumwanze (Halyomorpha halys)

GL meint sehr wahrscheinlich eine Marmorierte Baumwanze (Halyomorpha halys), aka Stinkkäfer. 2026-05-02 18:16:24 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Halyomorpha halys (Halyomorpha halys); Genus Halyomorpha (Halyomorpha)

Pyrausta despicata / Olivenbrauner Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata)

GL sagt es gibt hier einen Olivenbraunen Zünsler (Pyrausta despicata, auch Wegerich-Zünsler genannt). 2026-08-31 14:36:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-31.
Classification: Species Pyrausta despicata (Pyrausta despicata); Genus Pyrausta (Pyrausta)

High brown fritillary / Märzveilchenfalter (Argynnis adippe)

Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book. 2026-06-25 14:57:52 Source: WIKIPEDIA 20260625_145752-4B2A2632 (1) Argynnis adippe aka Fabriciana adippe, High brown fritillary, Feurige Perlmuttfalter in Wikipedia, Märzveilchenfalter im Gerstmeier book.JPG
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Argynnis adippe (Argynnis adippe)
Comment: Scientific variant is Fabriciana adippe

Colias (Colias)

GL sagt wahrscheinlich um das Männchen des Postillons (Colias croceus). 2026-08-08 12:55:53 Engadin
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Colias (Colias)

Blue-tailed damselfly / Grosse Pechlibelle (Ischnura elegans)

Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle. 2025-08-05 16:58:46 Source: OTHER 20250805_165846 Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle.jpg Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-05.
Classification: Species Ischnura elegans (Ischnura elegans); Genus Ischnura (Ischnura); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)

Linnaemyia picta (Linnaemyia picta)

GL sayslikely a species of Tachinid fly, specifically resembling Linnaemyia picta or Exorista larvarum. Note the stripes. 2025-08-03 13:46:45 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Linnaemyia picta (Linnaemyia picta); Genus Linnaemyia (Linnaemyia)
Comment: A kind of Tachinid fly

Celastrina (Celastrina)

GL says this is a Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus), seen near the reservoir. 2026-04-22 17:20:22 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-22.
Classification: Species Celastrina (Celastrina)

Ödemera lurida / Matte Scheinbockkäfer (Ödemera lurida)

Eventuell ein Matte Scheinbockkäfer (Ödemera lurida). 2026-06-01 09:23:54 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-01.
Classification: Species Ödemera lurida (Ödemera lurida); Genus Ödemera (Ödemera)

Coenonympha (Coenonympha)

GL says with unusual certainty that this is a Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus). 2025-08-18 19:18:04 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Coenonympha (Coenonympha)

Argynnis / Perlmuttfalter group (Argynnis)

TBI GL meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana). 2026-08-09 15:26:33 Engadin
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Argynnis (Argynnis)

Cereal Leaf Beetle / Rothalsige Getreidehähnchen (Oulema melanopus)

Rothalsige Getreidehähnchen (Oulema melanopus), auch bekannt als Cereal Leaf Beetle. 2026-03-25 11:32:05 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-03-25.
Classification: Species Oulema melanopus (Oulema melanopus); Genus Oulema (Oulema)
Comment: 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.

Xysticus / Echte Krabbenspinne (Xysticus)

Auf unserer Terasse, GL meinr eine Echte Krabbenspinne (Gattung Xysticus). 2026-07-04 18:41:30 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-07-04.
Classification: Species Xysticus (Xysticus)

Winter gnat / Wintermücke (Triochera annulata)

Winter gnat, probably Triochera annulata, seen before our front door. 2026-04-15 12:15:52 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-15.
Classification: Species Triochera annulata (Triochera annulata); Genus Triochera (Triochera)
Comment: Wikipedia says long, thin, delicate insects seen in fall, spring, and sometimes winter

White Crab Spider / Veränderliche Krabbenspinne (Misumena vatia)

Unter der Biene siehr man was ich glaube eine Veränderliche Krabbenspinnen (Misumena vatia) ist. 2026-05-21 07:42:03 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Misumena vatia); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Vine weevel / Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler (Otiorhynchus)

Der Insekt auf unserem Gartentisch ist laut GL 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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-20.
Classification: Species Otiorhynchus (Otiorhynchus)

Simuliidae / Kriebelmücke (Simuliidae)

GL meint der Insekt auf meiner Hand ähnelt stark einer Kriebelmücke (Simuliidae). 2026-05-17 17:45:45 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-17.
Classification: Species Simuliidae (Simuliidae)

Erebia pharte / Unpunktierten Mohrenfalter (Erebia pharte)

GL sieht rechts einen Unpunktierten Mohrenfalter (Erebia pharte). 2026-08-08 15:32:08 Engadin
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-08.
Classification: Species Erebia pharte (Erebia pharte)

Ödemera podagrariae / Echten Schenkelkäfer (Ödemera podagrariae)

GL sieht einen Echten Schenkelkäfer (Ödemera podagrariae). 2026-07-04 10:03:27 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-07-04.
Classification: Species Ödemera podagrariae (Ödemera podagrariae)

Maniola (Maniola)

GL says this is a Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). 2026-06-24 08:04:48 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-19.
Classification: Species Maniola (Maniola)

Gomphocerinae (Gomphocerinae)

TBI - In Wildert, GL sagt eine Heuschrecke, genauer gesagt, ein Grashüpfer (Unterfamilie Gomphocerinae). 2025-09-03 15:13:28 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-03.
Classification: Species Gomphocerinae (Gomphocerinae)

Polistinae (Polistinae)

Google Lens says this could be a Polistinae, eine Papierwespe, or some other kind of wasp. 2024-08-01 14:52:55
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Polistinae (Polistinae)

Nomada / Wespenbiene (Nomada)

GL sagt dies ist eine Wespenbiene (Gattung Nomada), eine spezielle Art von Wildbiene. 2026-04-23 08:47:27 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-23.
Classification: Species Nomada (Nomada)
Comment: Gesehen bei einem Spaziergang richtung Pistolschutzenhaus in Fehraltorf

Scuttle fly (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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-18.
Classification: Species Phoridae (Phoridae)
Comment: GL says it looks like a scuttle fly, but I think identifying it is impossible

Money Spider / Gemeine Baldachinspinne (Linyphia triangularis)

Money spider as photographed earlier with my cell phone. 2025-09-18 15:33:38 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-18.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Linyphia triangularis); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Propylea quatuordecimpunctata / Vierzehnpunkt-Marienkäfer (Propylea quatuordecimpunctata)

Vierzehnpunkt-Marienkäfer (Propylea quatuordecimpunctata). 2026-05-03 11:17:14 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-03.
Classification: Species Propylea quatuordecimpunctata (Propylea quatuordecimpunctata); Genus Propylea (Propylea)

Tipula paludosa / Wiesenschnake oder auch (Tipula paludosa)

Eventuell eine Wiesenschnake oder auch Sumpfschnake (Tipula paludosa) an unserem Gartentür. 2026-05-13 10:57:56 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-13.
Classification: Species Tipula paludosa (Tipula paludosa)
Comment: trueBugs

Copper sun jumper / Kupfrige Sonnenspringspinne (heliophanus cupreus)

GL says this is a copper sun jumper or heliophanus cupreus. 2025-06-19 16:53:30 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-19.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Heliophanus cupreus); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Vespula vulgaris / Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris)

ID Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris). 2025-08-09 12:16:31
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Vespula vulgaris (Vespula vulgaris)

Drosophila suzukii / Kirschessigfliege (Drosophila suzukii)

GL sagt eine Kirschessigfliege (Drosophila suzukii), eine Art Fruchtfliege. 2025-08-30 11:10:10 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-30.
Classification: Species Drosophila suzukii (Drosophila suzukii); Genus Drosophila (Drosophila)

Papilio (Papilio)

GL says an Old World Swallowtail, also known as Papilio machaon. 2025-08-13 18:48:44 Klausenpass
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Papilio (Papilio)

Large Bee-fly / Wollschweber (Bombylius major)

Most likely a Black Bee Fly (Anthrax georgicus) bei Oppède in Frankreich. 2026-06-09 21:07:39 Provence
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification: Species Bombylius major (Bombylius major); Genus Bombylius (Bombylius)

Pentatomidae (Pentatomidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-01.
Classification: Species Pentatomidae (Pentatomidae)

Silver Y (Autographa gamma)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-03.
Classification: Species Autographa gamma (Autographa gamma); Genus Autographa (Autographa)
Comment: GL says easily identified by the silvery, Greek letter gamma (or Y-shaped) mark on its forewing.

Curculionidae / Rüsselkäfer (Curculionidae)

GL sagt ein Rüsselkäfer (Familie Curculionidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung der Blattrandkäfer. 2026-07-20 12:35:37 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-07-20.
Classification: Species Curculionidae (Curculionidae)

Hesperiidae (Thymelicus)

GL says Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) or an Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola). 2025-07-31 10:21:46
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Thymelicus (Thymelicus)

Brown-striped digger bee (Amegilla garrula)

GL says likely a Brown-striped Digger Bee (Amegilla garrula) or the Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata). 2026-04-08 16:08:15
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Amegilla garrula (Amegilla garrula)

Fabriciana (Fabriciana)

TBI GL meint einen Perlmuttfalter (Gattung Argynnis oder Speyeria Fabriciana). 2026-08-09 15:26:33 Engadin
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-09.
Classification: Species Fabriciana (Fabriciana)

Saxon wasp / Sächsische Wespe (Dolichovespula saxonica)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-05.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Dolichovespula saxonica); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Limenitis (Limenitis)

GL sagt zwei Kleine Eisvogel (Limenitis camilla). 2026-06-28 07:16:59
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-28.
Classification: Species Limenitis (Limenitis)

Large red damselfly / Zygoptera (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)

Frühe Adonislibelle Männchen bei Wildert. 2026-05-02 18:16:29 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-19.
Classification: Species Pyrrhosoma nymphula (Pyrrhosoma nymphula); Genus Pyrrhosoma (Pyrrhosoma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)

Common rough woodlouse / Kellerassel (Porcellio scaber)

GL says likely a common rough woodlouse (Porcellio scaber). 2025-08-03 07:07:48 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Porcellio scaber (Porcellio scaber); Genus Porcellio (Porcellio); Family Porcellionidae (Porcellionidae)

Willow emerald damselfly / Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes_viridis)

GL meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis). 2025-09-03 16:56:35
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Chalcolestes viridis (Chalcolestes viridis); Genus Chalcolestes (Chalcolestes); Family Lestidae (Lestidae)
Comment: 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

Apatura (Apatura)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Apatura (Apatura)

Wood gnat (Sylvicola)

GL says this is a wood gnat (also known as a window-gnat), likely from the genus Sylvicola. It is on our kitchen window... 2026-04-21 08:40:11 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-21.
Classification: Species Sylvicola (Sylvicola)
Comment: I like the name window gnat, since I saw it on our kitchen window!

Stratiomyidae (Stratiomyidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-01.
Classification: Species Stratiomyidae (Stratiomyidae)

Ichneumon wasp (Ichneumonidae)

GL says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps. 2026-04-20 16:12:29 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonidae)
Comment: Ichneumonidae is a diverse group of parasitic wasps

Apidae (Apidae)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-09-07.
Classification: Species Apidae (Apidae)

German cockroach / Deutsche Schabe (Blattella germanica)

GL says this is a cockroach, most likely a German cockroach (Blattella germanica). 2025-09-18 14:06:34 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-18.
Classification: Species Blattella germanica (Blattella germanica); Genus Blattella (Blattella)
Comment: 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.

False Widow spider (Steatoda genus)

GL says likely a member of the Steatoda genus, commonly known as False Widow spiders. 2026-05-21 14:32:56 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-21.
Classification: Species Steatoda genus (Steatoda genus); Genus Steatoda (Steatoda)

Sarcophagidae (Sarcophagidae)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Sarcophagidae (Sarcophagidae)

Hylaeus (bee)

White-tailed bee, likely a Gartenhummel, Bombus hortorum - look at that - thing? Tongue? Stinger? 2025-06-19 12:29:19 Fehraltorf
First observed in Camargue on 1991-07-15.
Classification: Species bee (bee)

Pyrausta purpuralis / Purpurroter Zünsler (Pyrausta purpuralis)

GL meint ein Purpurroter Zünsler (Pyrausta purpuralis) in Schwänd. 2026-08-29 15:02:17 Schwändi
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-29.
Classification: Species Pyrausta purpuralis (Pyrausta purpuralis)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Family Tabanidae (Family Tabanidae)
Comment: flies

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-30.
Classification: Species Rhagio scolopaceus (Rhagio scolopaceus); Genus Rhagio (Rhagio)

Drain fly (Psychodidae)

GL says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge. 2026-04-23 08:29:34 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-30.
Classification: Species Psychodidae (Psychodidae)

Megachilidae (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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-08-12.
Classification: Species Megachilidae (Megachilidae)

Cyclophora linearia / Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner (Cyclophora linearia)

Wahrscheinlich Rotbuchen-Gürtelpuppenspanner Cyclophora linearia. 2026-06-25 15:07:28
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Cyclophora linearia (Cyclophora linearia); Genus Cyclophora (Cyclophora)
Comment: Not found in list of Swiss butterflies?

Spindle Ermine (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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-23.
Classification: Species Yponomeuta cagnagella (Yponomeuta cagnagella); Genus Yponomeuta (Yponomeuta)
Comment: A moth

Timberman beetle / Zimmermannsbock (Acanthocinus aedilis)

Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus ädilis). 2026-05-02 16:18:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Acanthocinus aedilis (Acanthocinus aedilis); Genus Acanthocinus (Acanthocinus)

Blue Mint Beetle / Himmelblauer Blattkäfer (Chrysolina coerulan)

GK says likely a Blue Mint Beetle, Chrysolina coerulans. 2025-08-13 18:41:39 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-13.
Classification: Species Chrysolina coerulan (Chrysolina coerulan); Genus Chrysolina (Chrysolina)

Sabre wasp / Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria)

GL meint eine Holzwespen-Schlupfwespe (Rhyssa persuasoria). 2025-09-03 08:59:57 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-02.
Classification: Species Rhyssa persuasoria (Rhyssa persuasoria); Genus Rhyssa (Rhyssa)
Comment: 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).

Mason bee (Osmia cornifrons)

GL says probably a Mason Bee (Osmia cornifrons), which is commonly known as a horned-face bee. 2026-04-19 17:33:19
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Osmia cornifrons (Osmia cornifrons)

Wollschweber (Wollschweber)

GL sagt ein Großer Wollschweber (Bombylius major), der in der Schweiz recht häufig vorkommt. 2026-04-22 20:33:07 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification:

Cantharis rustica / Soldatenkäfer (Cantharis rustica)

Bei Wildert habe ich diesen Insekt entdeckt, und GL sagt sehr wahrscheinlich um den Soldatenkäfer (Cantharis rustica). 2026-05-12 22:37:38 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-12.
Classification: Species Cantharis rustica (Cantharis rustica); Genus Cantharis (Cantharis)

Ectobius vittiventris / Bernstein-Waldschabe (Ectobius vittiventris)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-11.
Classification: Species Ectobius vittiventris (Ectobius vittiventris); Genus Ectobius (Ectobius)

Nursery Web Spider / Listspinne (Pisaura mirabilis)

GL says a Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis). 2026-04-30 16:29:24 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-30.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Pisaura mirabilis); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Comment: Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room

Polyommatus (Polyommatus)

GL says a Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). 2025-08-13 18:44:51 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-20.
Classification: Species Polyommatus (Polyommatus)

Talavera inopinata (Talavera inopinata)

Looks like a Talavera inopinata, a tiny spider in our bathroom, a kind of jumping spider. 2025-08-30 11:11:49 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-30.
Classification: Species Talavera inopinata (Talavera inopinata); Genus Talavera (Talavera)
Comment: 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

Eumenes (wasp)

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
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species wasp (wasp)

Distelfalter (Distelfalter)

Schmetterling in unserem Garten, Google Lens meint ein painted lady (Vanessa cardui), auf Deutsch Distelfalter, ähnlich wie ein Klein-er Fuchs oder Red ad-miral. 2016-07-21 13:37:30 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2016-07-21.
Classification: Species Distelfalter (Distelfalter)

European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

GL says European garden spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as the cross orbweaver or diadem spider. 2025-08-07 19:55:24 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-03.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Araneus diadematus); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Chimney Sweeper Moth / Schwarzspanner (Odezia atrata)

GL says this is a Chimney Sweeper Moth (Odezia atrata). 2025-08-13 18:52:05 Klausenpass
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-13.
Classification: Species Odezia atrata (Odezia atrata); Genus Odezia (Odezia)

Chrysotoxum cautum / Gemeine Wespenschwebfliege (Chrysotoxum cautum)

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
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-22.
Classification: Species Chrysotoxum cautum (Chrysotoxum cautum); Genus Chrysotoxum (Chrysotoxum)
Comment: Perfekt getarnt als Wespe, wenn nur die Flügel nicht so typisch für Fliegen wären

Great black wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)

GL says probably small solitary wasps, I say maybe Sphex pensylvanicus, the great black wasp or great black digger wasp. 2026-04-19 15:02:19
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Sphex pensylvanicus (Sphex pensylvanicus); Genus Sphex (Sphex)
Comment: 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.

Blackwall's ground spider / Kleine Mausspinne (Scotophaeus blackwalli)

GL says possibly a Scotophaeus blackwalli (also known as the Blackwall's ground spider). 2025-08-22 14:38:49 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Binomial name (Scotophaeus blackwalli); Order Araneae (Araneae); Class Arachnida (Arachnida); Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerata); Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropoda); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)

Blue Damselfly / Gemeine Becherjungfer (Enallagma cyathigerum)

TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29
🔍 Never observed (yet!) Classification: Species Enallagma cyathigerum (Enallagma cyathigerum); Genus Enallagma (Enallagma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)