August 3, 2019 — Vilas County
West end of Plum Lake on either side of highway / culvert.
West end of Plum Lake on either side of highway / culvert.
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Mottled Darner (Aeshna clepsydra)
Observed
a few males
Observed
a few males
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
Netted and released
1 male
Netted and released
1 male
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
5-6 males
Photographed
5-6 males
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Netted and released
a few males
Netted and released
a few males
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
10+ males and females including ovipositing females
Photographed
10+ males and females including ovipositing females
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
a few males
Observed
a few males
Saffron-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum)
Photographed
1 female
Photographed
1 female
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
2 males
Observed
2 males
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
6 males and females
Observed
6 males and females
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
1 female in campsite
Observed
1 female in campsite
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
20+ males and females
Observed
20+ males and females
Hagen's Bluet (Enallagma hageni)
Netted and released
a few
Netted and released
a few
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Photographed
30+ males and pairs
Photographed
30+ males and pairs
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
a few males
Observed
a few males
Elegant Spreadwing (Lestes inaequalis)
Netted and released
A few males
Netted and released
A few males
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few