May 26, 2018 — Chippewa County
Creek north of Middle School
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
At least one patrolling the creek at all times. One ovipositing pair.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
A few males constantly patrolling creek. One female several feet up in a tree.
Beaverpond Baskettail (
Epitheca canis)
Netted and released
Several males patrolling creek. Netted and released four.
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few in trees. Netted and released a female.
River Jewelwing (
Calopteryx aequabilis)
Photographed
One female about 7:15 pm. Submitted as ebony jewelwing, changed by RBD.
Eastern Forktail (
Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
A few at a wider section of the creek (almost pond-like), near the road.