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May 27, 2010 — Washburn County

Namekagon River at County K Canoe Landing

Cyrano Darner (Nasiaeschna pentacantha)
Observed
I watched one forage over the river but try as I might I couldn't get an identifiable flight photo...
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Photographed
5+ individuals
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
1 indiv
Boreal Snaketail (Ophiogomphus colubrinus)
Photographed
1 recently emerged individual
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Observed
I could see the teeth on the males' clasper through my binocs.
Rapids Clubtail (Phanogomphus quadricolor)
Photographed
2 indiv (1 photo)
Rusty Snaketail (Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis)
Observed
1 indiv
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
1 indiv
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
A few confirmed amidst many baskettails in flight
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
2 indiv
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
7 indiv
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
3 indiv
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
3 indiv; photo is a female (1 photo)