August 13, 2016 — Chippewa County
Two Island Lake and Snake Lake. NW Chippewa County.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several patrolling males over Snake Lake
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Several immatures along road by boat landing
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Netted and released
1 male at north tip of Snake Lake
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
many in weed beds of both Snake Lake and Two-island Lake
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
Several males on Snake Lake. 1 on Two-island Lake
Northern Spreadwing (
Lestes disjunctus)
Netted and released
10-15 males and females in weed beds on Snake Lake.
Swamp Spreadwing (
Lestes vigilax)
Netted and released
30+ males and females including pairs in tandem and ovipositing on both Snake Lake and Two-island Lake.
Vesper Bluet (
Enallagma vesperum)
Photographed
2 tenerals and 1 male.
Calico Pennant (
Celithemis elisa)
Photographed
4-5 males on Two-island Lake