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June 10, 2019 — Rock County

Rock River Lagoon. Diversion of the Rock River that forms an elongate, shallow lagoon in Riverside Park, Beloit. The lagoon is about 110 m wide (E-W) and 225 m long (N-S), has some grasses/sedges growing around the edge, and is aerated with a fountain. Located on the west of Riverside Drive, about 0.5 km north of the intersection with White Avenue.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
Photo of Common Green Darner
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Photographed
Never have seen this dragonfly at any of my sites. Most common dragonfly here. Patrols shoreline; small territory.
Photo of Common Baskettail
Photo of Common Baskettail
Photo of Common Baskettail
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
Patrolling farther from shore than other dragonflies.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
Photo of Skimming Bluet