May 15, 2024 — Walworth County
Beulah Bog State Natural Area
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Dusky Clubtail (
Phanogomphus spicatus)
Netted and released
One found on the path in the meadow.
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
One along the boardwalk.
Racket-tailed Emerald (
Dorocordulia libera)
Netted and released
Several on the woods, near an open sunny hill not far from the bog. A couple more flying around the meadow. Possibly at least a dozen.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Abundant.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
One by the boardwalk.
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
Three
Frosted Whiteface (
Leucorrhinia frigida)
Netted and released
Several along the boardwalk, mostly females. Female subgenital plate observed with pointed lobes.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Observed
A few on the lake edge.