July 3, 2017 — Ashland County
Bad River crossing just east of Morse.
Ashy Clubtail (
Phanogomphus lividus)
Photographed
15-20 males and females. Nettted and released both to verify ID
Dragonhunter (
Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
1 female
Lancet Clubtail (
Phanogomphus exilis)
Photographed
Several males and females
Mustached Clubtail (Hylogomphus adelphus)
Observed
a few below bridge on rocks in riffle
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
a couple flying over the river and road
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
Netted and released
a few
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
a few
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
a couple
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
many
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
a few
Aurora Damsel (Chromagrion conditum)
Photographed
a few males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
a few
Powdered Dancer (
Argia moesta)
Netted and released
several tenerals flushed
Taiga Bluet (Coenagrion resolutum)
Photographed
1 male