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June 20, 2014 — Rock County

Rock River Lagoon. Diversion of the Rock River that forms an elongate, shallow lagoon in Riverside Park, Beloit. The lagoon is about 110 m wide (E-W) and 225 m long (N-S), has some grasses growing around the edge, and is aerated with a fountain. Located on the west of Riverside Drive, about 0.5 km north of the intersection with White Avenue.

Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
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Saw several. They were always flying, patrolling the shore. (2 photos)
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
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Saw many. Most were flying in tandem; female released to oviposit near shore. (3 photos)
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
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Many. Most ovipositing in submerged vegetation. One photo with ovipositing marsh and tule? (3 photos)
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
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Saw a few pairs. (1 photo)
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
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Most were in wheel, or ovipositing in pairs. (3 photos)