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June 2, 2024 — Washington County

Milwaukee River in the vicinity of Hwy H, Kewaskum.

Cyrano Darner (Nasiaeschna pentacantha)
Observed
One adult in flight, chasing a clubtail.
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Observed
Several flying fast and low over the water. At least 5 - 10.
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Observed
One perched on a rock.
Unicorn Clubtail (Arigomphus villosipes)
Photographed
Saw one adult male at the put-in, a teneral male with some wing damage and a teneral female. Collected the exuvia once the female had flown off.
Photo of Unicorn Clubtail
Photo of Unicorn Clubtail
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Several.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A couple.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Two tenerals.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A couple.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Photographed
Several males and females. A few tenerals.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
A pair in tandem flight.
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Observed
Several tenerals.