Their relatively large size (up to 1.5 inches in length), uniquely striped wing covers and exotic-looking antennae seen in the males set them apart from the other large beetles found in Oregon. The beetles emerge from the soil in late June through July. Where are June bugs found? June Bugs are very common bugs found …
This western midge of lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and playas ranges from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba south to California and New Mexico, including eastern Oregon. When not flying in huge, annoying swarms as mating adults, the midge spends its larval and pupa stages quietly in the nutrient-rich lake bottom. Where are midges mostly found? Midge Habitat …
The mosquito season in the Northwest starts around mid-April and lasts until early October. The National Weather Service says there is a 50 to 80 percent chance the region will be hotter than usual, and the Northwest is expected to get more precipitation throughout the summer of 2021 than usual, too. What month do mosquitoes …
While transmission has not been documented in Oregon for decades, malaria is reported every year in our state; all cases have resulted from exposures outside the United States. Which state has the most malaria? The top ten states with the highest numbers of malaria cases (over the previously mentioned years 2011, 2012, 2014–2016) accounting for …
Spice up your strolls with a hunt for Oregon’s most interesting minibeasts – butterflies, bees, spiders, and other bugs. Butterflies. Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly. Spring Azure. Mylitta Crescent. Bees. Black Tail Bumble Bee. Blue Orchard Mason Bee. Western Leafcutter Bee. Are bugs a problem in Oregon? The Pacific Northwest is full of creeping, crawling bugs and …
Many other species of fish common to the Midwest and Eastern part of the United States are prohibited in Oregon. Some of these species include: Carp (Silver, Snakehead, Bighead, etc.), Bowfin, Alligator gar, Pike, and Muskellunge (OAR 635-056-0050 and 635-006-0230). What states have alligator gar? Range and habitat Today alligator gars are known only to …
Northern alligator lizard This is the only lizard found in the cool coastal forests of northern Oregon. The Northern alligator lizard eats small invertebrates (termites, beetles, ticks, spiders, millipedes, and snails), and occasionally takes small birds, mammals, and other lizards. Where can alligator lizards be found? The southern alligator lizard is native to the Pacific …
As far as conventional science is concerned, kangaroos of any and all variety are endemic to the Australian continent. They are not found anywhere else in the world. Are there wild kangaroos in the US? The Wyoming Wild Game Department setting the first batch of Kangaroos free. Are there any kangaroos outside of Australia? Kangaroos …
In Oregon, American badgers occur thoughout the region east of the Cascade Range and in eastern Jackson County wherever prey is abundant. They are largely nocturnal but occasionally may be seen abroad during daylight hours. Are wolverines in Oregon? In Oregon, Wolverines have been found on Three-fingered Jack in Linn County, on the Steens Mountains …
Modified from “Tarantulas in Oregon” by Eric Eaton. This is one of thirteen species in the genus and it is known to occur throughout the Pacific Northwest, north to Alaska. What’s the biggest spider in Oregon? The giant house spider (Eratigena atrica) is the largest spider in Oregon. Adult females can reach a total leg …
Black widow spiders may be the only potentially harmful spider in Oregon. Spider bites are not common. The most common spiders submitted for identification at the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are the hobo spider (Eratigena agrestis) and giant house spider (Eratigena atrica). What are the most poisonous spiders in Oregon? Black widows are likely …
Hobo, giant house, and western black widow spiders They can be found wherever people live in Oregon. In Europe, the hobo spider and all other related species are considered harmless. Are hobo spiders found in Oregon? Hobo (Tegenaria agrestis) & giant house spiders (T. gigantea) Both spiders were accidentally introduced from Europe. They can be …
There are 15 native snake species in Oregon. Of these, only the Western Rattlesnake has poisonous venom that is dangerous to humans. There are four species of garter snakes. What is the deadliest animal in the state of Oregon? The Most Dangerous Animals in Oregon Today Mountain lions also called cougars are found throughout the …
They have long antennae and prominent jaws that can deliver a venomous bite, but bites from centipedes are actually quite rare and their venom is no more dangerous than that of a wasp or bee. Centipedes are carnivorous and use their bite to incapacitate other insects in your home on which they feed. Are house …
A fairly well known venomous spider that occasionally bites people, the brown recluse, Loxosceles reclusa, does not occur in Oregon, despite reports to the contrary. Most spiders in Oregon, even those most likely to be found in homes, are not known to be dangerous. What kind of spiders live in Oregon? Some spiders commonly found …