May 29, 2023 — Dane County
Take Rutland Dunn Town Line Rd, then turn north on McManus Rd. There is a State Natural Area parking lot on the right. You can't drive any further than this spot, but you either walk or bike for a little less than a mile north on the gravel road until it ends at a private property. To the right is a grass road/path. Walk or bike around this path to the right, going counter clockwise. At this point (42.94655, -89.32230), there is a path that will take you to the boggy area.
Racket-tailed Emerald (
Dorocordulia libera)
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dozens and dozens!
Belted Whiteface (
Leucorrhinia proxima)
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photo shows forewing cells
Chalk-fronted Corporal (
Ladona julia)
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only one, would not expect many
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
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getting common quickly
Hudsonian Whiteface (
Leucorrhinia hudsonica)
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common here
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
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only one, first of year