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August 31, 2025 — Forest County

Bog off of State Road 70 near Onimish Lake.

Black-tipped Darner (Aeshna tuberculifera)
Netted and released
This was the most common Aeshna caught at the bog pond pool on both days.
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
2 males netted.
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Subarctic Darner (Aeshna subarctica)
Netted and released
1 female netted.
Photo of Subarctic Darner
Photo of Subarctic Darner
Photo of Subarctic Darner
Zigzag Darner (Aeshna sitchensis)
Collected
1 male netted. It was being chased by a larger Aeshna species right to me. Collected, preserved, sent to a university to add to their collection.
Photo of Zigzag Darner
Photo of Zigzag Darner
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Netted and released
Photo of Calico Pennant
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk