July 19, 2022 — Brown County
Residential area with a ravine in backyard - low, slow flowing creek that feeds into Bairds Creek. Beds of flowers and both hardwoods and softwood (pine/cedar) species of trees.
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
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newly emerged with glittery hues of amber - very tiny.
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
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This is the first Whitetail that we have had in our yard since moving here 10 yrs ago.
Ebony Jewelwing (
Calopteryx maculata)
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This is second year sighting this species at this location. Over the course of the week - we had at least two females in our backyard.
River Jewelwing (
Calopteryx aequabilis)
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First sighting of this species in my lifetime.