September 30, 2012 — Monroe County
Espe Pond State Fishing Area, east side of Hwy 27 between Leon and Melvina.
Canada Darner (
Aeshna canadensis)
Collected
1 female.
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Collected
1 male caught. 2 more seen.
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
20+ males and females including pairs in tandem and ovipositing
Saffron-winged Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum costiferum)
Collected
10+ including a pair in tandem.
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
2 males and 1 female.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
10-15 males and females.