August 2, 2020 — Waushara County
Mecan River between 11th Road and Y, Dakota.
Fawn Darner (
Boyeria vinosa)
Netted and released
Saw a few patrolling. One pair formed a wheel and flew off into some shrubs along the riverbank.
Zebra Clubtail (Stylurus scudderi)
Observed
Not far downstream from the 11th Rd bridge, saw one male fly close to the canoe and circled around a couple of times before flying off. Did not see any others. No photo was obtained, but almost certain it was a Zebra Clubtail.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
Saw one female
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Not more than 5 seen along this stretch of river.
Ebony Jewelwing (
Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
The most abundant damselfly along this stretch - quite gregarious.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
At least two males and two or three females.