June 21, 2015 — Crawford County
Gordon Bay Landing on Mississippi River, west side of Hwy 35 south of Lynxville at top end of Pool 10.
Gordon Bay Landing on Mississippi River, west side of Hwy 35 south of Lynxville at top end of Pool 10.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several pairs and patrolling males
Observed
Several pairs and patrolling males
Cobra Clubtail (Gomphurus vastus)
Photographed
2-3 males
Photographed
2-3 males
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
1 male and 1 female
Photographed
1 male and 1 female
Plains Clubtail (Gomphurus externus)
Photographed
1 female. At first, I thought it was Midland but was bothered by size. Then noticed heavy second thoracic stripe and black legs. Missed catching it, but photo shows black legs, prominent second stripe, and appropriate abdominal top and club markings.
Photographed
1 female. At first, I thought it was Midland but was bothered by size. Then noticed heavy second thoracic stripe and black legs. Missed catching it, but photo shows black legs, prominent second stripe, and appropriate abdominal top and club markings.
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
a few over pond
Observed
a few over pond
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 male on pond side
Observed
1 male on pond side
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
a couple males on pond side
Observed
a couple males on pond side
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
several on pond side
Observed
several on pond side
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Netted and released
adults and tenerals
Netted and released
adults and tenerals
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few