July 4, 2012 — Oneida County
Wind Pudding Lake State Natural Area
Wind Pudding Lake State Natural Area
Lancet Clubtail (Phanogomphus exilis)
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My son saw a mating pair that had fallen into the water, and bluegills were swarming them and nipping at them. Most kids would sit and watch the feast continue, but he scared the fish away. The female (I think) flew off, and I scooped up the male. After looking at the photo when I got home, I noticed his right front leg was severed at the elbow. (2 photos)
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My son saw a mating pair that had fallen into the water, and bluegills were swarming them and nipping at them. Most kids would sit and watch the feast continue, but he scared the fish away. The female (I think) flew off, and I scooped up the male. After looking at the photo when I got home, I noticed his right front leg was severed at the elbow. (2 photos)
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
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Males and females abundant here today. (3 photos)
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Males and females abundant here today. (3 photos)
Elfin Skimmer (Nannothemis bella)
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Saw a couple males, and several females. (1 photo)
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Saw a couple males, and several females. (1 photo)
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
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This was the only one I saw. (1 photo)
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This was the only one I saw. (1 photo)