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July 5, 2020 — Polk County

Apple River; Take HWY 65 north from Star Prairie; turn right on Random Rd where 65 crosses the river

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
9:30AM; 78F; Sunny; one flying in the middle of the river
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
One netted perched on a branch hanging over the river; There were many smaller Clubtails flying in the middle of the river too far out to get to. I may have to go swimming next time.
Photo of Dragonhunter
Photo of Dragonhunter
Photo of Dragonhunter
Photo of Dragonhunter
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One flying over the river.
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
One along river. Two along road.
Photo of Frosted Whiteface
Photo of Frosted Whiteface
Photo of Frosted Whiteface
Photo of Frosted Whiteface
Photo of Frosted Whiteface
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Four along river shore.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Five along river shore.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
Four along river shore.