July 6, 2024 — Jackson County
Turtle Pond just west of Alma Center. Lots of Ode activity despite the pond surrounds being lawn and its proximity to the highway.
Turtle Pond just west of Alma Center. Lots of Ode activity despite the pond surrounds being lawn and its proximity to the highway.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
3-5 individuals seen
Observed
3-5 individuals seen
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
2 individuals
Observed
2 individuals
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
1 individual
Observed
1 individual
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
3-5 individuals
Photographed
3-5 individuals
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
20+ most common dragonfly here
Photographed
20+ most common dragonfly here
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
5-10
Photographed
5-10
Hagen's Bluet (Enallagma hageni)
Observed
100+ They were thick. Could have been other types, but coloration and cerci seemed like Hagens. One mating pair.
Observed
100+ They were thick. Could have been other types, but coloration and cerci seemed like Hagens. One mating pair.