May 29, 2018 — Chippewa County
Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
One female.
Eastern Forktail (
Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
A few. Not numerous at this site.
Sioux Snaketail (
Ophiogomphus smithi)
Netted and released
One male, perched on grass next to creek.
Beaverpond Baskettail (
Epitheca canis)
Netted and released
One netted. At most only a very few patrolling the creek.
Aurora Damsel (
Chromagrion conditum)
Netted and released
Netted two males.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
At least two males patrolling the creek and perching often.
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
One ovipositing pair.
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Netted and released
One teneral.