June 9, 2024 — Walworth County
Beulah Bog State Natural Area
Beulah Bog State Natural Area
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A couple seen
Observed
A couple seen
Spatterdock Darner (Rhionaeschna mutata)
Photographed
Seen both by the lake, south west corner and also seen flying around the kettle hole that can be reached by one of the offshoot trails south. Same area as the Painted Skimmers. About half way in on the main trail, there is a clearing and a trail that leads south to the kettle hole. There are some particle boards laying in the grass. Some standing water among the sedges and arrowheads..
Photographed
Seen both by the lake, south west corner and also seen flying around the kettle hole that can be reached by one of the offshoot trails south. Same area as the Painted Skimmers. About half way in on the main trail, there is a clearing and a trail that leads south to the kettle hole. There are some particle boards laying in the grass. Some standing water among the sedges and arrowheads..
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Photographed
One on the main trail
Photographed
One on the main trail
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Several throughout
Observed
Several throughout
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
One flying over the kettle hole
Observed
One flying over the kettle hole
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
A few along the main trail and by the lake
Observed
A few along the main trail and by the lake
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
One over the main trail
Observed
One over the main trail
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Many by the lake
Observed
Many by the lake
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A few along the main trail
Observed
A few along the main trail
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Some along the main trail
Observed
Some along the main trail
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
One by the boardwalk
Observed
One by the boardwalk
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
Several throughout
Photographed
Several throughout
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Photographed
One flying above the kettle hole
Photographed
One flying above the kettle hole
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Kettle hole and lake
Observed
Kettle hole and lake
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
A couple along the trail
Observed
A couple along the trail
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A couple along the trail
Observed
A couple along the trail
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
Some by the trail and lake
Photographed
Some by the trail and lake
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Some by the trail and lake
Observed
Some by the trail and lake
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
Some by the trail and lake
Observed
Some by the trail and lake
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
A few along the main trail
Observed
A few along the main trail
Sphagnum Sprite (Nehalennia gracilis)
Photographed
At least one, likely more among the Sedge nest to the boardwalk
Photographed
At least one, likely more among the Sedge nest to the boardwalk
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Observed
Several next to the boardwalk
Observed
Several next to the boardwalk
Painted Skimmer (Libellula semifasciata)
Photographed
Two males and one cooperative female. The two males were seen flying near each other over the standing water. The female was perched for a long time near the edge of the forest. This kettle hole that can be reached by one of the offshoot trails. About half way in on the main trail, there is a clearing and a trail that leads south and down to the kettle hole. There are some particle boards laying in the grass. Some standing water among the sedges and arrowheads is where you will find them. With two males and at least one female, breeding is possible here.
Photographed
Two males and one cooperative female. The two males were seen flying near each other over the standing water. The female was perched for a long time near the edge of the forest. This kettle hole that can be reached by one of the offshoot trails. About half way in on the main trail, there is a clearing and a trail that leads south and down to the kettle hole. There are some particle boards laying in the grass. Some standing water among the sedges and arrowheads is where you will find them. With two males and at least one female, breeding is possible here.
Carolina Saddlebags (Tramea carolina)
Observed
One flying over the lake
Observed
One flying over the lake