August 5, 2018 — Chippewa County
Lake Como, behind feed mill
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Netted and released
One male found in shrubs near lake.
Eastern Forktail (
Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Abundant mature males, mature females and immature females in weeds at lake shore and well away from the lake.
Orange Bluet (
Enallagma signatum)
Photographed
Common over water near lake shore. One mating pair seen.
Tule Bluet (
Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
Netted to confirm ID with 10X magnification.
Eastern Amberwing (
Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
One male seen about 6:30 pm. Cloudy-bright conditions much of the day. Very low dragonfly activity along the lake.
Blue Dasher (
Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
One male seen about 6:30 pm. Cloudy-bright conditions much of the day.