June 21, 2024 — Walworth County
Beulah Bog State Natural Area. A late afternoon survey. I just sat by the end of the boardwalk between 2-4:30 pm. Calm, upper 80’s with increasing clouds and a little rain.
Beulah Bog State Natural Area. A late afternoon survey. I just sat by the end of the boardwalk between 2-4:30 pm. Calm, upper 80’s with increasing clouds and a little rain.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several over the lake, some tandem.
Observed
Several over the lake, some tandem.
Spatterdock Darner (Rhionaeschna mutata)
Photographed
At least two. Difficult to photograph.
Photographed
At least two. Difficult to photograph.
Jade Clubtail (Arigomphus submedianus)
Observed
One flew by my feet a couple times but was too nervous to land on the only Lily pad nearby. I was very surprised to see it but wasn't able to get a photo to submit.
Observed
One flew by my feet a couple times but was too nervous to land on the only Lily pad nearby. I was very surprised to see it but wasn't able to get a photo to submit.
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
At least three
Observed
At least three
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
One only
Observed
One only
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Several, most in tandem.
Observed
Several, most in tandem.
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Observed
One near the trail
Observed
One near the trail
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Observed
Abundant
Observed
Abundant
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Observed
A few.
Observed
A few.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed
One
Observed
One
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
About six near the parking lot
Observed
About six near the parking lot
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
Abundant. No other bluet seen by the lake.
Observed
Abundant. No other bluet seen by the lake.
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
One by the trail
Photographed
One by the trail
Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus)
Photographed
One by the edge of the lake
Photographed
One by the edge of the lake
Elegant Spreadwing (Lestes inaequalis)
Photographed
One by the edge of the lake.
Photographed
One by the edge of the lake.