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July 3, 2017 — Washington County

Lake Twelve

Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
Observed a few flying over the lake. They'd often fly quite close by, within a few feet away at eye level.
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Photographed
A couple of males flying and guarding territory.
Photo of Calico Pennant
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
Several around the lake
Photo of Eastern Amberwing
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few males near the boardwalk
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
Photographed one over the lake in flight. Another appeared to oviposit, touching down to briefly drag it's abdomen in the water.
Photo of Wandering Glider
Lilypad Forktail (Ischnura kellicotti)
Photographed
Several males and at least two females. There appeared to be several around the lake, but they were most easily seen and photographed from the pier.
Photo of Lilypad Forktail
Photo of Lilypad Forktail
Rainbow Bluet (Enallagma antennatum)
Photographed
Several seen around the lake, including mating pairs.
Photo of Rainbow Bluet