Bug taxonomy
Species Almost 200 genera ( almost 200 genera):
Classification not found:
General: 79 species not correctly classified
Cantharis rustica (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)
Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis)
At the north side of Levanto, GL says it's a Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis). 2025-10-10 15:15:13 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis)
Comment: Seen in Italy, may not appear in Switzerland
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Fruit fly, didn't know they could be orange. 2025-07-22 18:20:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Comment: Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960
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 2026-05-04.
Classification: Species Downlooker Snipefly (Rhagio scolopaceus)
Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans)
Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle. 2025-08-05 16:58:46 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)
Common Snout-hoverfly (Rhingia campestris)
GL says a Common Snout-hoverfly, specifically Rhingia campestris, also known as the Heineken fly, auf Deutsch Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege. 2025-09-12 13:43:48 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-12.
Classification: Species Common Snout-hoverfly (Rhingia campestris)
Comment: Seen in my rock garden for the first time in September, 2025
Water striders (genus Gerris)
GL says these are water striders, likely from the genus Gerris or Aquarius. 2026-04-20 16:02:29 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Water striders (genus Gerris)
Comment: 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
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 Cretan Bright Bush-cricket (Poecilimon cretensis)
Comment: Name is Cretan but this was seen in France?
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Masked bee (Genus Hylaeus)
Gattung Calliphora (Gattung Calliphora)
GL sagt Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora). 2026-05-04 09:56:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-04.
Classification: Species Gattung Calliphora (Gattung Calliphora)
Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
In unserem Garten ein Männchen der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo). 2026-07-02 10:52:40 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-25.
Classification: Species Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
Elm-leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola)
GL says Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, here in Caderousse. 2026-06-16 14:00:24 Provence
First observed in Provence on 2026-06-16.
Classification: Species Elm-leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola)
Comment: Seen in Caderousse
Gattung Nomada (Gattung 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 Gattung Nomada (Gattung Nomada)
Comment: Gesehen bei einem Spaziergang richtung Pistolschutzenhaus in Fehraltorf
Colias croceus (Colias croceus)
GL saysthis butterfly in Retiropark in Madrid is a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias croceus). 2026-07-08 12:42:59 Madrid
First observed in Madrid on 2026-07-08.
Classification:
German cockroach (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 German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
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.
Aricia cramera (Aricia cramera)
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 Madrid on 2026-07-08.
Classification:
Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana)
GL says likely a Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana). 2025-10-30 15:55:44 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-30.
Classification: Species Zoropsis spinimana (Zoropsis spinimana); Genus Zoropsis (Zoropsis); Family Zoropsidae (Zoropsidae)
Comment: 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
Cereal Leaf Beetle (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 Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus)
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.
Long-bodied cellar spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
GL says this is a Cellar Spider, commonly known as a Daddy Long-legs spider, or specifically Pholcus phalangioides. 2025-09-28 18:01:57 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-28.
Classification: Species Pholcus phalangioides (Pholcus phalangioides); Genus Pholcus (Pholcus); Family Pholcidae (Pholcidae)
Comment: 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.
Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)
GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-26.
Classification: Species Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)
Comment: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider
Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa)
GL sagt, das ist ein männlicher Plattbauch (Libellula depressa). 2026-05-25 15:39:12 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-25.
Classification: Species Libellula depressa (Libellula depressa); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Frühe Heidelibelle bei Wildert. Sie sehen sehr ähnlich aus wie die Blutroten aber das Gelbe an den Flügeln ist eher die Frühe. 2025-08-30 16:42:47 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Sympetrum fonscolombii (Sympetrum fonscolombii); Genus Sympetrum (Sympetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus)
I wrote black beetle, but Google Lens says a dark-colored aphid, possibly a species like the brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus) or a Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form. 2024-06-15 13:57:46 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-15.
Classification: Species Brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus)
Comment: My sighting could also be an Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form
Vespula vulgaris (Vespula vulgaris)
ID Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris). 2025-08-09 12:16:31
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification:
Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)
GL says maybe a Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata). 2026-04-08 16:13:47
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)
Wood gnat (genus Sylvicola)
GL says this is a wood gnat (also known as a window-gnat), likely from the genus Sylvicola. It is on our kitchen window... 2026-04-21 08:40:11 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-21.
Classification: Species Wood gnat (genus Sylvicola)
Comment: I like the name window gnat, since I saw it on our kitchen window!
Willow emerald damselfly (Chalcolestes_viridis)
GL meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis). 2025-09-03 16:56:35
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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
Dwarf spider (genus Erigone)
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 Dwarf spider (genus Erigone)
Comment: family Linyphiidae
Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)
Dragonfly by Maggia, could be a black-tailed skimmer aka Grosse Blaupfeil. 2025-07-31 13:56:38
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Orthetrum cancellatum (Orthetrum cancellatum); Genus Orthetrum (Orthetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
High brown fritillary (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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species High brown fritillary (Argynnis adippe)
Comment: Scientific variant is Fabriciana adippe
Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae)
GL says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps. 2026-04-20 16:12:29 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae)
Comment: Ichneumonidae is a diverse group of parasitic wasps
Sabre wasp (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 Sabre wasp (Rhyssa persuasoria)
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).
Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus)
Google Lens suggests, convincingly, that this is a Longhorned caddisfly, family Leptoceridae. 2025-07-17 12:25:37 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Horsefly (Family Tabanidae)
Comment: flies
Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris)
GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris), a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland. 2026-04-16 16:27:51 Europe
First observed in Europe on 2026-04-16.
Classification: Species Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris)
Comment: GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris) is a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland
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 Araneus diadematus (Araneus diadematus); Genus Araneus (Araneus); Family Araneidae (Araneidae)
Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Enallagma cyathigerum (Enallagma cyathigerum); Genus Enallagma (Enallagma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Sympetrum sanguineum (Sympetrum sanguineum); Genus Sympetrum (Sympetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Comment: Seen at Lützelsee
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Mason bee (Osmia cornifrons)
White Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
Unter der Biene siehr man was ich glaube eine Veränderliche Krabbenspinnen (Misumena vatia) ist. 2026-05-21 07:42:03 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification: Species Misumena vatia (Misumena vatia); Genus Misumena (Misumena); Family Thomisidae (Thomisidae)
Fleecy jumping spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera)
In Anna's bedroom, GL says a Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera). 2026-03-06 07:49:12
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Fleecy jumping spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera)
Comment: spiders
Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)
Eventuell Fledermaus-Azurjungfer Männchen mit viel Schwarz bei S6-7. 2026-05-02 18:16:26 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Coenagrion pulchellum (Coenagrion pulchellum); Genus Coenagrion (Coenagrion); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Large Bee-fly (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 Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major)
Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens)
Neue Libellen-Art in Wildert gesehen. Ich habe es vorlaeufig aus meinem Buch Libellen der Schweiz identifiziert als Kleiner Blaupfeil oder Orthetrum coerulescens, und Google Lens zeigt das gleiche. 2025-07-23 17:52:23 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-23.
Classification: Species Orthetrum coerulescens (Orthetrum coerulescens); Genus Orthetrum (Orthetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
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 Mint Beetle (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 Blue Mint Beetle (Chrysolina coerulan)
White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)
GL meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), eher weiblich oder jung weil nicht so blau. 2026-06-24 07:58:13 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-24.
Classification: Species Platycnemis pennipes (Platycnemis pennipes); Genus Platycnemis (Platycnemis); Family Platycnemididae (Platycnemididae)
Jumping spider (Salticidae)
GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-17.
Classification: Species Jumping spider (Salticidae)
Comment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen
Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella)
Teil S2 ist entscheidend, hier könnte es das U-Zeichnung vom Hufeisen-Azurjungfer, cönagrion puella sein. 2025-07-19 13:49:39 Tösstal
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-19.
Classification: Species Coenagrion puella (Coenagrion puella); Genus Coenagrion (Coenagrion); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Libellula quadrimaculata (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 Libellula quadrimaculata (Libellula quadrimaculata); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa)
GL says a Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa) in our ground floor bathroom. 2025-08-22 10:25:52 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Steatoda triangulosa (Steatoda triangulosa); Genus Steatoda (Steatoda); Family Theridiidae (Theridiidae)
Summer tanager (Summer tanager)
MerlinBirdID says Summer tanager, which I find unlikely. 2023-04-01 07:17:00 Yucatan
First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-01.
Classification: Species Piranga rubra (Piranga rubra); Genus Piranga (Piranga); Family Cardinalidae (Cardinalidae)
White Featherleg (Platycnemis latipes)
Could be White Featherleg male (Platycnemis latipes) seen near Orange, France. 2026-06-17 18:28:43
First observed in France on 2026-06-17.
Classification: Species White Featherleg (Platycnemis latipes)
Comment: Identified in France, but not on my Swiss list
Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus aedilis)
Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus ädilis). 2026-05-02 16:18:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus aedilis)
Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris rebeli)
GL says likely a Phengaris rebeli, also known as the Scarce Large Blue or Rebel's Large Blue. 2025-08-10 18:33:06
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris rebeli)
Common rough woodlouse (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)
Ribbed pine borer (Rhagium inquisitor)
GL meint ein Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor), der auch als Kleiner Zangenbock oder Spürender Zangenbock bekannt ist. 2026-05-01 16:11:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-01.
Classification: Species Ribbed pine borer (Rhagium inquisitor)
Chimney Sweeper Moth (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 Chimney Sweeper Moth (Odezia atrata)
Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)
Google Lens thinks this is a Cordulegaster boltonii, or zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, in English a Golden-ringed dragonfly. 2025-06-29 15:44:35 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-29.
Classification: Species Cordulegaster boltonii (Cordulegaster boltonii); Genus Cordulegaster (Cordulegaster); Family Cordulegastridae (Cordulegastridae)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Brown-striped digger bee (Amegilla garrula)
Family Syrphidae (Family Syrphidae)
GL meint eine Schwebfliege. 2025-07-06 13:23:24 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-06.
Classification: Species Family Syrphidae (Family Syrphidae)
Drain fly (family Psychodidae)
GL says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge. 2026-04-23 08:29:34 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-23.
Classification: Species Drain fly (family Psychodidae)
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
Google Lens says Banded demoiselle, Calopteryx splendens. 2025-07-17 12:23:35 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Calopteryx splendens (Calopteryx splendens); Genus Calopteryx (Calopteryx); Family Calopterygidae (Calopterygidae)
Scuttle fly (family Phoridae)
GL says this is likely a scuttle fly, also known as a hump-backed fly, from the family Phoridae. 2025-10-18 09:36:57 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-18.
Classification: Species Scuttle fly (family Phoridae)
Comment: GL says it looks like a scuttle fly, but I think identifying it is impossible
Copper sun jumper (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 Heliophanus cupreus (Heliophanus cupreus); Genus Heliophanus (Heliophanus); Subfamily Salticinae (Salticinae); Family Salticidae (Salticidae)
Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea)
GL meint Falkenlibelle, was ab April erscheint und andere Leute in Kanton Zürich gesehen haben. 2026-05-02 18:16:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Cordulia aenea (Cordulia aenea); Genus Cordulia (Cordulia); Family Corduliidae (Corduliidae)
Red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae)
Auf dem Tisch in Betlis, GL says a mite, specifically a red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae) or a snout mite (family Bdellidae). 2025-10-21 16:03:43 Betlis
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-21.
Classification: Species Red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae)
Comment: 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.
Seidenkäfer (Seidenkäfer)
GL meint ein Vertreter der Seidenkäfer (Familie Scraptiidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung Anaspis. 2026-05-07 15:40:56 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-07.
Classification: Species Seidenkäfer (Seidenkäfer)
Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)
Frühe Adonislibelle Männchen bei Wildert. 2026-05-02 18:16:29 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Pyrrhosoma nymphula (Pyrrhosoma nymphula); Genus Pyrrhosoma (Pyrrhosoma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Saddleback harvestman (Mitopus morio)
Schwierig zu identifizieren aber sieht ähnlich aus wie der Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht (Mitopus morio), der bei uns viel vorkommt. 2025-09-17 15:24:17
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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
Scarce chaser (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 Libellula fulva (Libellula fulva); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Great black wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)
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.
Nursery Web Spider (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 Pisaura mirabilis (Pisaura mirabilis); Genus Pisaura (Pisaura); Family Pisauridae (Pisauridae)
Comment: Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room
Damselfly (suborder Zygoptera)
Insects - paarende Libellen am Luetzelsee - dieses duennen sind anscheinend Damselflies, of the suborder Zygoptera. 2024-08-05 15:55:55 Lützelsee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Damselfly (suborder Zygoptera)
Comment: These are the smaller, thinner dragonflies
Whooper swan (Whooper swans)
Whooper swans, Iceland. 2015-06-03 16:01:12
First observed in Iceland on 2015-06-03.
Classification: Species Cygnus cygnus (Cygnus cygnus); Genus Cygnus (Cygnus); Tribe Swans (Cygnini); Subfamily Anserinae (Anserinae); Family Anatidae (Anatidae)
Winter gnat (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 Winter gnat (Triochera annulata)
Comment: Wikipedia says long, thin, delicate insects seen in fall, spring, and sometimes winter
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 Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes)
Gomphus vulgatissimus (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 Gomphus vulgatissimus (Gomphus vulgatissimus); Genus Gomphus (Gomphus); Family Gomphidae (Gomphidae)
Schnake (Schnake)
GL meint eine Schnake (Familie Tipulidae), eine der größten einheimischen Mückenarten, tot gefunden auf der Terasse. 2026-05-09 08:01:59 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-09.
Classification: Species Schnake (Schnake)
Blackwall's ground spider (Scotophaeus blackwalli)
GL says possibly a Scotophaeus blackwalli (also known as the Blackwall's ground spider). 2025-08-22 14:38:49 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Scotophaeus blackwalli (Scotophaeus blackwalli); Genus Scotophaeus (Scotophaeus); Family Gnaphosidae (Gnaphosidae)
Number observed: 65.
By country first seen that's:
Switzerland 56, France 3, Spain 2, Iceland 1, Italy 1, Mexico 1.
Classification not found:
General: 79 species not correctly classifiedCantharis rustica (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)
Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis)
At the north side of Levanto, GL says it's a Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis). 2025-10-10 15:15:13 Levanto
First observed in Levanto on 2025-10-10.
Classification: Species Mediterranean demoiselle (Calopteryx hämorrhoidalis)
Comment: Seen in Italy, may not appear in Switzerland
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Fruit fly, didn't know they could be orange. 2025-07-22 18:20:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-22.
Classification: Species Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Comment: Den deutschen Namen hier gibt's erst seit 1960
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 2026-05-04.
Classification: Species Downlooker Snipefly (Rhagio scolopaceus)
Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans)
Grosse Pechlibelle oder das elegante Ischnura elegans at Wildert, komischerweise kleiner als die grosse Art von Libelle. 2025-08-05 16:58:46 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)
Common Snout-hoverfly (Rhingia campestris)
GL says a Common Snout-hoverfly, specifically Rhingia campestris, also known as the Heineken fly, auf Deutsch Gemeine Schnauzenschwebfliege. 2025-09-12 13:43:48 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-12.
Classification: Species Common Snout-hoverfly (Rhingia campestris)
Comment: Seen in my rock garden for the first time in September, 2025
Water striders (genus Gerris)
GL says these are water striders, likely from the genus Gerris or Aquarius. 2026-04-20 16:02:29 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Water striders (genus Gerris)
Comment: 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
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 Cretan Bright Bush-cricket (Poecilimon cretensis)
Comment: Name is Cretan but this was seen in France?
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Masked bee (Genus Hylaeus)
Gattung Calliphora (Gattung Calliphora)
GL sagt Blaue Schmeissfliege (Gattung Calliphora). 2026-05-04 09:56:33 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-04.
Classification: Species Gattung Calliphora (Gattung Calliphora)
Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
In unserem Garten ein Männchen der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (Calopteryx virgo). 2026-07-02 10:52:40 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-25.
Classification: Species Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
Elm-leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola)
GL says Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, here in Caderousse. 2026-06-16 14:00:24 Provence
First observed in Provence on 2026-06-16.
Classification: Species Elm-leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola)
Comment: Seen in Caderousse
Gattung Nomada (Gattung 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 Gattung Nomada (Gattung Nomada)
Comment: Gesehen bei einem Spaziergang richtung Pistolschutzenhaus in Fehraltorf
Colias croceus (Colias croceus)
GL saysthis butterfly in Retiropark in Madrid is a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias croceus). 2026-07-08 12:42:59 Madrid
First observed in Madrid on 2026-07-08.
Classification:
German cockroach (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 German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
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.
Aricia cramera (Aricia cramera)
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 Madrid on 2026-07-08.
Classification:
Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana)
GL says likely a Nosferatu spider (Zoropsis spinimana). 2025-10-30 15:55:44 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-30.
Classification: Species Zoropsis spinimana (Zoropsis spinimana); Genus Zoropsis (Zoropsis); Family Zoropsidae (Zoropsidae)
Comment: 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
Cereal Leaf Beetle (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 Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus)
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.
Long-bodied cellar spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
GL says this is a Cellar Spider, commonly known as a Daddy Long-legs spider, or specifically Pholcus phalangioides. 2025-09-28 18:01:57 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-09-28.
Classification: Species Pholcus phalangioides (Pholcus phalangioides); Genus Pholcus (Pholcus); Family Pholcidae (Pholcidae)
Comment: 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.
Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)
GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-26.
Classification: Species Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)
Comment: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauer-Zebraspringspinne,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_spider
Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa)
GL sagt, das ist ein männlicher Plattbauch (Libellula depressa). 2026-05-25 15:39:12 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-25.
Classification: Species Libellula depressa (Libellula depressa); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Frühe Heidelibelle bei Wildert. Sie sehen sehr ähnlich aus wie die Blutroten aber das Gelbe an den Flügeln ist eher die Frühe. 2025-08-30 16:42:47 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-18.
Classification: Species Sympetrum fonscolombii (Sympetrum fonscolombii); Genus Sympetrum (Sympetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus)
I wrote black beetle, but Google Lens says a dark-colored aphid, possibly a species like the brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus) or a Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form. 2024-06-15 13:57:46 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-06-15.
Classification: Species Brown citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus)
Comment: My sighting could also be an Uroleucon species, both of which are shiny black in adult form
Vespula vulgaris (Vespula vulgaris)
ID Gemeine Wespe (Vespula vulgaris). 2025-08-09 12:16:31
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification:
Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)
GL says maybe a Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata). 2026-04-08 16:13:47
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Four-banded Flower-Bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)
Wood gnat (genus Sylvicola)
GL says this is a wood gnat (also known as a window-gnat), likely from the genus Sylvicola. It is on our kitchen window... 2026-04-21 08:40:11 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-21.
Classification: Species Wood gnat (genus Sylvicola)
Comment: I like the name window gnat, since I saw it on our kitchen window!
Willow emerald damselfly (Chalcolestes_viridis)
GL meint ein Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis). 2025-09-03 16:56:35
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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
Dwarf spider (genus Erigone)
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 Dwarf spider (genus Erigone)
Comment: family Linyphiidae
Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)
Dragonfly by Maggia, could be a black-tailed skimmer aka Grosse Blaupfeil. 2025-07-31 13:56:38
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Orthetrum cancellatum (Orthetrum cancellatum); Genus Orthetrum (Orthetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
High brown fritillary (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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species High brown fritillary (Argynnis adippe)
Comment: Scientific variant is Fabriciana adippe
Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae)
GL says a type of Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae), a diverse group of parasitic wasps. 2026-04-20 16:12:29 Alpweg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-20.
Classification: Species Ichneumon wasp (family Ichneumonidae)
Comment: Ichneumonidae is a diverse group of parasitic wasps
Sabre wasp (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 Sabre wasp (Rhyssa persuasoria)
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).
Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus)
Google Lens suggests, convincingly, that this is a Longhorned caddisfly, family Leptoceridae. 2025-07-17 12:25:37 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Yellow-spotted Sedge (Philopotamus montanus)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Horsefly (Family Tabanidae)
Comment: flies
Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris)
GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris), a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland. 2026-04-16 16:27:51 Europe
First observed in Europe on 2026-04-16.
Classification: Species Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris)
Comment: GL says a Bright-spotted Groundbug (Rhyparochromus vulgaris) is a species of dirt-colored seed bug native to Europe and commonly found in Switzerland
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 Araneus diadematus (Araneus diadematus); Genus Araneus (Araneus); Family Araneidae (Araneidae)
Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
TBI, maybe Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum. 2025-07-19 13:50:29
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Enallagma cyathigerum (Enallagma cyathigerum); Genus Enallagma (Enallagma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
Blutrote Heidelibelle (Sympetrum sanguineum). 2025-09-03 16:54:13
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Sympetrum sanguineum (Sympetrum sanguineum); Genus Sympetrum (Sympetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Comment: Seen at Lützelsee
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Mason bee (Osmia cornifrons)
White Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
Unter der Biene siehr man was ich glaube eine Veränderliche Krabbenspinnen (Misumena vatia) ist. 2026-05-21 07:42:03 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-17.
Classification: Species Misumena vatia (Misumena vatia); Genus Misumena (Misumena); Family Thomisidae (Thomisidae)
Fleecy jumping spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera)
In Anna's bedroom, GL says a Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera). 2026-03-06 07:49:12
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Fleecy jumping spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera)
Comment: spiders
Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)
Eventuell Fledermaus-Azurjungfer Männchen mit viel Schwarz bei S6-7. 2026-05-02 18:16:26 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Coenagrion pulchellum (Coenagrion pulchellum); Genus Coenagrion (Coenagrion); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Large Bee-fly (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 Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major)
Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens)
Neue Libellen-Art in Wildert gesehen. Ich habe es vorlaeufig aus meinem Buch Libellen der Schweiz identifiziert als Kleiner Blaupfeil oder Orthetrum coerulescens, und Google Lens zeigt das gleiche. 2025-07-23 17:52:23 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-23.
Classification: Species Orthetrum coerulescens (Orthetrum coerulescens); Genus Orthetrum (Orthetrum); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
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 Mint Beetle (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 Blue Mint Beetle (Chrysolina coerulan)
White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)
GL meint eine Blaue Federlibelle (Platycnemis pennipes), eher weiblich oder jung weil nicht so blau. 2026-06-24 07:58:13 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-06-24.
Classification: Species Platycnemis pennipes (Platycnemis pennipes); Genus Platycnemis (Platycnemis); Family Platycnemididae (Platycnemididae)
Jumping spider (Salticidae)
GL says most likely a Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) or a closely related species like the Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Its dinner is said to be a mayfly exuvia—an empty exoskeleton. 2026-04-26 19:17:53 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-17.
Classification: Species Jumping spider (Salticidae)
Comment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider,https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springspinnen
Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella)
Teil S2 ist entscheidend, hier könnte es das U-Zeichnung vom Hufeisen-Azurjungfer, cönagrion puella sein. 2025-07-19 13:49:39 Tösstal
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-19.
Classification: Species Coenagrion puella (Coenagrion puella); Genus Coenagrion (Coenagrion); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Libellula quadrimaculata (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 Libellula quadrimaculata (Libellula quadrimaculata); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa)
GL says a Triangulate Cobweb Spider (Steatoda triangulosa) in our ground floor bathroom. 2025-08-22 10:25:52 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Steatoda triangulosa (Steatoda triangulosa); Genus Steatoda (Steatoda); Family Theridiidae (Theridiidae)
Summer tanager (Summer tanager)
MerlinBirdID says Summer tanager, which I find unlikely. 2023-04-01 07:17:00 Yucatan
First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-01.
Classification: Species Piranga rubra (Piranga rubra); Genus Piranga (Piranga); Family Cardinalidae (Cardinalidae)
White Featherleg (Platycnemis latipes)
Could be White Featherleg male (Platycnemis latipes) seen near Orange, France. 2026-06-17 18:28:43
First observed in France on 2026-06-17.
Classification: Species White Featherleg (Platycnemis latipes)
Comment: Identified in France, but not on my Swiss list
Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus aedilis)
Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus ädilis). 2026-05-02 16:18:36 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Timberman beetle (Acanthocinus aedilis)
Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris rebeli)
GL says likely a Phengaris rebeli, also known as the Scarce Large Blue or Rebel's Large Blue. 2025-08-10 18:33:06
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris rebeli)
Common rough woodlouse (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)
Ribbed pine borer (Rhagium inquisitor)
GL meint ein Schrotbock (Rhagium inquisitor), der auch als Kleiner Zangenbock oder Spürender Zangenbock bekannt ist. 2026-05-01 16:11:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-01.
Classification: Species Ribbed pine borer (Rhagium inquisitor)
Chimney Sweeper Moth (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 Chimney Sweeper Moth (Odezia atrata)
Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)
Google Lens thinks this is a Cordulegaster boltonii, or zweigestreifte Quelljungfer, in English a Golden-ringed dragonfly. 2025-06-29 15:44:35 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-06-29.
Classification: Species Cordulegaster boltonii (Cordulegaster boltonii); Genus Cordulegaster (Cordulegaster); Family Cordulegastridae (Cordulegastridae)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Brown-striped digger bee (Amegilla garrula)
Family Syrphidae (Family Syrphidae)
GL meint eine Schwebfliege. 2025-07-06 13:23:24 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-06.
Classification: Species Family Syrphidae (Family Syrphidae)
Drain fly (family Psychodidae)
GL says a drain fly (family Psychodidae), also commonly known as a moth fly, sink fly, or bathroom moth midge. 2026-04-23 08:29:34 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-04-23.
Classification: Species Drain fly (family Psychodidae)
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
Google Lens says Banded demoiselle, Calopteryx splendens. 2025-07-17 12:23:35 Kaltbrunner-Riet
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-07-17.
Classification: Species Calopteryx splendens (Calopteryx splendens); Genus Calopteryx (Calopteryx); Family Calopterygidae (Calopterygidae)
Scuttle fly (family Phoridae)
GL says this is likely a scuttle fly, also known as a hump-backed fly, from the family Phoridae. 2025-10-18 09:36:57 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-18.
Classification: Species Scuttle fly (family Phoridae)
Comment: GL says it looks like a scuttle fly, but I think identifying it is impossible
Copper sun jumper (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 Heliophanus cupreus (Heliophanus cupreus); Genus Heliophanus (Heliophanus); Subfamily Salticinae (Salticinae); Family Salticidae (Salticidae)
Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea)
GL meint Falkenlibelle, was ab April erscheint und andere Leute in Kanton Zürich gesehen haben. 2026-05-02 18:16:28 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-02.
Classification: Species Cordulia aenea (Cordulia aenea); Genus Cordulia (Cordulia); Family Corduliidae (Corduliidae)
Red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae)
Auf dem Tisch in Betlis, GL says a mite, specifically a red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae) or a snout mite (family Bdellidae). 2025-10-21 16:03:43 Betlis
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-10-21.
Classification: Species Red velvet mite (family Trombidiidae)
Comment: 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.
Seidenkäfer (Seidenkäfer)
GL meint ein Vertreter der Seidenkäfer (Familie Scraptiidae), sehr wahrscheinlich aus der Gattung Anaspis. 2026-05-07 15:40:56 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-07.
Classification: Species Seidenkäfer (Seidenkäfer)
Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)
Frühe Adonislibelle Männchen bei Wildert. 2026-05-02 18:16:29 Wildert
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Pyrrhosoma nymphula (Pyrrhosoma nymphula); Genus Pyrrhosoma (Pyrrhosoma); Family Coenagrionidae (Coenagrionidae)
Saddleback harvestman (Mitopus morio)
Schwierig zu identifizieren aber sieht ähnlich aus wie der Gemeine Gebirgsweberknecht (Mitopus morio), der bei uns viel vorkommt. 2025-09-17 15:24:17
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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
Scarce chaser (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 Libellula fulva (Libellula fulva); Genus Libellula (Libellula); Family Libellulidae (Libellulidae)
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
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Never observed (yet!)
Classification: Species Great black wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)
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.
Nursery Web Spider (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 Pisaura mirabilis (Pisaura mirabilis); Genus Pisaura (Pisaura); Family Pisauridae (Pisauridae)
Comment: Saw this one on our doormat, not in the nursery room
Damselfly (suborder Zygoptera)
Insects - paarende Libellen am Luetzelsee - dieses duennen sind anscheinend Damselflies, of the suborder Zygoptera. 2024-08-05 15:55:55 Lützelsee
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2024-08-05.
Classification: Species Damselfly (suborder Zygoptera)
Comment: These are the smaller, thinner dragonflies
Whooper swan (Whooper swans)
Whooper swans, Iceland. 2015-06-03 16:01:12
First observed in Iceland on 2015-06-03.
Classification: Species Cygnus cygnus (Cygnus cygnus); Genus Cygnus (Cygnus); Tribe Swans (Cygnini); Subfamily Anserinae (Anserinae); Family Anatidae (Anatidae)
Winter gnat (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 Winter gnat (Triochera annulata)
Comment: Wikipedia says long, thin, delicate insects seen in fall, spring, and sometimes winter
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 Black Slip Wasp (Pimpla rufipes)
Gomphus vulgatissimus (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 Gomphus vulgatissimus (Gomphus vulgatissimus); Genus Gomphus (Gomphus); Family Gomphidae (Gomphidae)
Schnake (Schnake)
GL meint eine Schnake (Familie Tipulidae), eine der größten einheimischen Mückenarten, tot gefunden auf der Terasse. 2026-05-09 08:01:59 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2026-05-09.
Classification: Species Schnake (Schnake)
Blackwall's ground spider (Scotophaeus blackwalli)
GL says possibly a Scotophaeus blackwalli (also known as the Blackwall's ground spider). 2025-08-22 14:38:49 Fehraltorf
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2025-08-22.
Classification: Species Scotophaeus blackwalli (Scotophaeus blackwalli); Genus Scotophaeus (Scotophaeus); Family Gnaphosidae (Gnaphosidae)