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
Boyeria grafiana Ocellated Darner
Gomphidae Clubtail Family
Arigomphus lentulus Stillwater Clubtail
Dromogomphus spoliatus Flag-Tailed Spinyleg
Macromiidae Cruiser Family
Macromia pacifica Gilded Cruiser
Corduliidae Emerald Family
Epitheca costalis Stripe-Winged Baskettail
Neurocordulia obsoleta Umber Shadowdragon
Somatochlora linearis Mocha Emerald
Libellulidae Skimmer Family
Celithemis fasciata Banded Pennant
Libellula semifasciata Painted Skimmer
Libellula vibrans Great Blue Skimmer
Coenagrionidae Pond Damsel Family
Argia sedula Blue-Ringed Dancer
Enallagma divagans Turquoise Bluet


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