May 31, 2024 — Buffalo County
Parking and campground between Great River Road and Rieck's Lake just north of Alma. Very active with many species of Odonata.
Parking and campground between Great River Road and Rieck's Lake just north of Alma. Very active with many species of Odonata.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
3 individuals 2 were in tandem flying
Observed
3 individuals 2 were in tandem flying
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
5-10 individuals. Only saw females.
Photographed
5-10 individuals. Only saw females.
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Photographed
One mature and one immature.
Photographed
One mature and one immature.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Hundreds were present in all stages of development. Several copulations were observed. Several individuals had chalky blue coloration, but I recall you had classified these as Forktails before, but I could be misidentifying.
Photographed
Hundreds were present in all stages of development. Several copulations were observed. Several individuals had chalky blue coloration, but I recall you had classified these as Forktails before, but I could be misidentifying.
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Photographed
5-10 immature females observed. Not overly confident on these, but there are good photos. ID Updated DEJackson
Photographed
5-10 immature females observed. Not overly confident on these, but there are good photos. ID Updated DEJackson