July 7, 2019 — Marquette County
Mecan River from the intersection of Y and JJ to just before the Electric Fish barrier at the Germania Marsh State Wildlife Area
Mecan River from the intersection of Y and JJ to just before the Electric Fish barrier at the Germania Marsh State Wildlife Area
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few singles and tandems observed.
Observed
A few singles and tandems observed.
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
Observed about 6 to 8 along the entire stretch of Mecan River paddled. Only one photographed.
Photographed
Observed about 6 to 8 along the entire stretch of Mecan River paddled. Only one photographed.
Lilypad Clubtail (Arigomphus furcifer)
Photographed
Several were seen in a quiet bay off the main section of river. There were no lilypads. Several seen perching on patches of algae
Photographed
Several were seen in a quiet bay off the main section of river. There were no lilypads. Several seen perching on patches of algae
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
Came across a small feeding swarm of about 5 individuals.
Observed
Came across a small feeding swarm of about 5 individuals.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Many. Seemed to be one of the most abundant dragonflies along this stretch of river.
Observed
Many. Seemed to be one of the most abundant dragonflies along this stretch of river.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few observed in quiet bay off the main river channel.
Observed
A few observed in quiet bay off the main river channel.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Several, but not nearly as numerous as the Common Whitetail.
Observed
Several, but not nearly as numerous as the Common Whitetail.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Extremely abundant along entire stretch of river.
Observed
Extremely abundant along entire stretch of river.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
Abundant, but less so than the ebony jewelwings.
Observed
Abundant, but less so than the ebony jewelwings.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
Observed several in the section of river after HWY E.
Observed
Observed several in the section of river after HWY E.
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Netted and released
Observed in the grass at the take out near the fish barrier.
Netted and released
Observed in the grass at the take out near the fish barrier.
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few