July 12, 2025 — Jackson County
Black River State Forest, Wildcat Road south of HWY 54, bog or fen with sedge meadow.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A couple
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
One or two
Delicate Emerald (
Somatochlora franklini)
Photographed
One confirmed with damaged wing, possibly others flying
Incurvate Emerald (
Somatochlora incurvata)
Photographed
Hard to estimate, possibly a minimum of 10-15
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Photographed
Present in small numbers where the road is more forested.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Two
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Observed
Several
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
A few
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum internum)
Photographed
3-4
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
A few
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
A few
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Observed
One
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few seen
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
Several
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few seen