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July 27, 2021 — Portage County

Lost Creek Wetland - 350 acre wetland mitigation site with extensive cattails and several large ponds and a slow moving stream on the south end of the property.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Male - large dragonfly with green thorax and blue abdomen.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
Photo of Blue Dasher
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
Between 3-5 individuals, 3-4 males and 1 female.
Photo of Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Male - distinct tri-colored wing pattern (black saddles, powdery blue mid section, and clear tip.