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May 25, 2021 — Chippewa County

Bloomer. Lake Como shoreline from the feed mill to the old boat landing

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
One male patrolling the shoreline, 7 pm, after thunderstorm, heavy rain and hail
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Photographed
Found two with misshapen wings in long grass. There had been a large emergence a few days earlier, presumably of this species. Only one (probable) on the wing, some distance from the lake.
Photo of Common Baskettail
Photo of Common Baskettail
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Several. Mostly mature males and immature females. A few mature females and teneral males.
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Photo of Eastern Forktail