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June 15, 2017 — Vernon County

Small spring fed pond and creek that flows into Coon Creek.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 female ovipositing
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
10-15 at pond
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
a few at pond
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1-2 males near pond
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
a few near pond
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
1 male in small pool off of creek
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
1 male at pond
Western Red Damsel (Amphiagrion abbreviatum)
Observed
1 male at pond
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Photographed
Lestes sp. Looks like Southern based on markings on side of abdomen, but I wasn't able to catch it to verify.
Photo of Southern Spreadwing