July 17, 2018 — Rock County
Harper's Prairie Pond (retention pond and surrounding prairie) on west side of Beloit, WI. In the triangle made by 3 roads: S. Madison Road (= Hwy. 213), Whipple St., and Frederick St.
Harper's Prairie Pond (retention pond and surrounding prairie) on west side of Beloit, WI. In the triangle made by 3 roads: S. Madison Road (= Hwy. 213), Whipple St., and Frederick St.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several flying over adjacent prairie. in years past, these (and black saddlebags) are typically the most abundant dragonflies throughout the season; this year, neither species has been abundant.
Observed
Several flying over adjacent prairie. in years past, these (and black saddlebags) are typically the most abundant dragonflies throughout the season; this year, neither species has been abundant.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
In vegetation immediately adjacent to pond.
Photographed
In vegetation immediately adjacent to pond.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
Over the water close to shore.
Observed
Over the water close to shore.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
Out on the lily pads.
Photographed
Out on the lily pads.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Photographed
Common in the open, adjacent prairie vegetation.
Photographed
Common in the open, adjacent prairie vegetation.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Only a few seen.
Observed
Only a few seen.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Photographed