July 18, 2019 — Jackson County
Perry Creek Landing
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several flying nearshore
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (
Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
A few on rocks and vegetation near the river
Common Sanddragon (
Progomphus obscurus)
Photographed
A few perched on the asphalt parking lot
Dragonhunter (
Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
1 seen in low brush in a field along the road just before the parking area. Allowed me to get within 3 feet before rousting
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Photographed
A few perched on the grass along the river.
Lancet Clubtail (
Phanogomphus exilis)
Photographed
One seen in the higher brush along the river.
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
One male and female perched on vegetation along the river.
Mustached Clubtail (
Hylogomphus adelphus)
Photographed
One perched at shoulder height in brush along the river.
Rapids Clubtail (
Phanogomphus quadricolor)
Photographed
1-2 perched on the asphalt parking lot
Riverine Clubtail (
Stylurus amnicola)
Photographed
One tandem pair perched on a brush area about 25 feet from the river.
Rusty Snaketail (
Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis)
Photographed
One perched in deep brush about 25 feet from the river
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (
Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
Several patrolling river close to shore.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A few seen
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Observed
Could have been a Cherry. Only saw the one.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few seen
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A moderate number seen perched in the brush along and away from the river. So many that they distracted me from my primary targets.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
Blue-fronted Dancer (
Argia apicalis)
Photographed
A few along the river bank
Blue-tipped Dancer (
Argia tibialis)
Photographed
A few along the river bank
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
A few seen