June 17, 2017 — Jackson County
Small pond on side of road in oak forest. Boggy lower land near by.
Incurvate Emerald (
Somatochlora incurvata)
Netted and released
1 female over road with RT Emeralds
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
Many at pond and over road
Belted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia proxima)
Netted and released
Several males
Carolina Saddlebags (
Tramea carolina)
Photographed
Saw VERY red tramea flying over pond. Very black face,very extensive saddle, wing veins very red. Missed one chance with net but got pictures that show saddle that includes entire anal loop and very small "windows" near abdomen
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum internum)
Netted and released
1 immature female
Crimson-ringed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia glacialis)
Observed
2 males
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
a few
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
15-20 males
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Netted and released
many
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
a few
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Netted and released
2-3 males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
several
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Observed
several
Sweetflag Spreadwing (Lestes forcipatus)
Netted and released
Huge emergence of tenerals. Female had long ovipositor, male had very dull second tooth on cerci.