July 2, 2016 — Washington County
On the section of the Milwaukee River, between West Bend and Newburg.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Abundant
Arrow Clubtail (
Stylurus spiniceps)
Photographed
Teneral was perched on aquatic vegetation mid-stage emergence. It was nearly 4pm, overcast, roughly 70 degrees, and hardly any breeze. Observed though to its first flight.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several
American Rubyspot (
Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
Abundant, males, females and mating pairs - often came to perch on the canoe.
Ebony Jewelwing (
Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Several.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
One male only, perched on the canoe but was unable to get to camera in time.
Powdered Dancer (
Argia moesta)
Photographed
Several, often seen trying to nudge the American Rubyspots off their perches.