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June 17, 2022 — Bayfield County

My home on Bourgo Road west of Washburn

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Swamp Darner (Epiaeschna heros)
Photographed
First county record! A female flew in and landed on my house, which bakes in the morning sun. Then flew up and over yard for a bit before another ode chased it into the trees and I lost it. Could not relocate later in day.
Photo of Swamp Darner
Photo of Swamp Darner
Photo of Swamp Darner
Horned Clubtail (Arigomphus cornutus)
Observed
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Observed
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
Observed
Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera)
Photographed
The first I have knowingly seen at my house in 12+ years here.
Belted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia proxima)
Observed
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Crimson-ringed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia glacialis)
Photographed
The first I have knowingly seen at my house in 12+ years here. Species #64 for my yard ode list!
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
Hudsonian Whiteface (Leucorrhinia hudsonica)
Observed
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)
Photographed
Have seen it perched the past two days!
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Taiga Bluet (Coenagrion resolutum)
Observed
At least 2 males
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Photographed
At least 3-4 individuals