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May 25, 2018 — Chippewa County

Deer Fly Trail, south of Bass Lakes. Extensive sphagnum bogs.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few over the flowage, usually not very near shore.
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Netted and released
One or two feeding along the shoreline.
Photo of American Emerald
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
Netted and released
A few, late afternoon, sunny and cloudy alternating. 80 F.
Photo of Beaverpond Baskettail
Photo of Beaverpond Baskettail
Photo of Beaverpond Baskettail
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Netted and released
A few. Late afternoon, mix of clouds and sun, 80 F.
Photo of Chalk-fronted Corporal
Photo of Chalk-fronted Corporal
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Photographed
Several in grass (sedges?) near water.
Photo of Sedge Sprite
Hudsonian Whiteface (Leucorrhinia hudsonica)
Photographed
Saw only one. Late afternoon, mix of clouds and sun, 80 F. They were common a few days ago.
Photo of Hudsonian Whiteface