September 15, 2025 — Forest County
sphagnum bog with shallow pools or puddles surrounding a deep pond, on the south side of highway 70 (visible from the road) a couple of miles east of Thrasher Rd
sphagnum bog with shallow pools or puddles surrounding a deep pond, on the south side of highway 70 (visible from the road) a couple of miles east of Thrasher Rd
Northern Spreadwing (Lestes disjunctus)
Netted and released
one male, netted and photographed, then released
Netted and released
one male, netted and photographed, then released
Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes congener)
Photographed
many, mostly in pairs
Photographed
many, mostly in pairs
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Observed
Black-tipped Darner (Aeshna tuberculifera)
Netted and released
one male, netted and photographed, then released
Netted and released
one male, netted and photographed, then released
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
flushed two or three young ones from the sedges
Observed
flushed two or three young ones from the sedges
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Photographed
one male
Photographed
one male
Subarctic Darner (Aeshna subarctica)
Photographed
two males - distinguishable on the basis of distinct spots on the postclypeus. Netted and released or photographed in flight
Photographed
two males - distinguishable on the basis of distinct spots on the postclypeus. Netted and released or photographed in flight
Variable Darner (Aeshna interrupta)
Photographed
at least two males at the pond, netted and photographed, then released
Photographed
at least two males at the pond, netted and photographed, then released
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
one
Observed
one
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
ABUNDANT - constant mating activity across the bog
Observed
ABUNDANT - constant mating activity across the bog