List of Possible Species

These species have either not been documented in Wisconsin or are only listed in older historical records, but it is possible that Wisconsin is part of their range. Keep your eyes open, and maybe you will be the lucky one who finds the first one!

Scientific Name
Common Name

Aeshnidae
Darner Family

Ocellated Darner

Gomphidae
Clubtail Family

Stillwater Clubtail

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Macromiidae
Cruiser Family

Gilded Cruiser

Corduliidae
Emerald Family

Stripe-Winged Baskettail

Umber Shadowdragon

Mocha Emerald

Libellulidae
Skimmer Family

Banded Pennant

Coenagrionidae
Pond Damsel Family

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Turquoise Bluet




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