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July 8, 2023 — Richland County

Smith Slough & Sand Prairie State Natural Area - Cruson Slough

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 male
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
15 males, 5 females, Ovipositing and wheels
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
1 individual
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
5 males, 4 females
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 male
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1 male, 1 female, Ovipositing
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
10 individuals
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
1 individual
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
1 male, 1 female
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
10 males
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
1 individual
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Observed
1 individual
Vesper Bluet (Enallagma vesperum)
Netted and released
1 male, 1 female
Photo of Vesper Bluet