May 29, 2026 — Jefferson County
small clear stream flowing through a sedge fen before entering Lake Ripley
small clear stream flowing through a sedge fen before entering Lake Ripley
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Photographed
I was surprised to see so many along the stream
Photographed
I was surprised to see so many along the stream
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
many
Observed
many
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
two or three
Observed
two or three
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
one or two
Observed
one or two
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
a few - caught one to be sure of the species
Netted and released
a few - caught one to be sure of the species
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few