July 20, 2025 — Sauk County
Hemlock Draw SNA. I parked just off the road near the south trailhead along Reich Drive and hiked the trail until it crossed the creek. I then walked in the creek northward. I found one male patrolling the creek inches above the water which was completely shaded. Thanks to detailed directions I was given. When I noticed the first Hemlock tree along the gorge of sandstone and conglomerate rock is where I found the Clamp-tipped. I hiked much further up the creek but didn’t find any more. I likely had an Arrowhead Spiketail but it flew by too fast to be sure of the ID.
Hemlock Draw SNA. I parked just off the road near the south trailhead along Reich Drive and hiked the trail until it crossed the creek. I then walked in the creek northward. I found one male patrolling the creek inches above the water which was completely shaded. Thanks to detailed directions I was given. When I noticed the first Hemlock tree along the gorge of sandstone and conglomerate rock is where I found the Clamp-tipped. I hiked much further up the creek but didn’t find any more. I likely had an Arrowhead Spiketail but it flew by too fast to be sure of the ID.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
About 6-7
Observed
About 6-7
Springwater Dancer (Argia funebris)
Photographed
3-4 only at the southern end of the creek.
Photographed
3-4 only at the southern end of the creek.
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
One female
Netted and released
One female
Clamp-tipped Emerald (Somatochlora tenebrosa)
Photographed
One male flying inches above the creek in complete shade.
Photographed
One male flying inches above the creek in complete shade.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Fawn Darner (Boyeria vinosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One