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July 18, 2019 — Jackson County

Perry Creek Landing

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several flying nearshore
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
A few on rocks and vegetation near the river
Photo of Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)
Photographed
A few perched on the asphalt parking lot
Photo of Common Sanddragon
Photo of Common Sanddragon
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Photographed
1 seen in low brush in a field along the road just before the parking area. Allowed me to get within 3 feet before rousting
Photo of Dragonhunter
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Photographed
A few perched on the grass along the river.
Lancet Clubtail (Phanogomphus exilis)
Photographed
One seen in the higher brush along the river.
Photo of Lancet Clubtail
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
One male and female perched on vegetation along the river.
Photo of Midland Clubtail
Mustached Clubtail (Hylogomphus adelphus)
Photographed
One perched at shoulder height in brush along the river.
Photo of Mustached Clubtail
Rapids Clubtail (Phanogomphus quadricolor)
Photographed
1-2 perched on the asphalt parking lot
Photo of Rapids Clubtail
Riverine Clubtail (Stylurus amnicola)
Photographed
One tandem pair perched on a brush area about 25 feet from the river.
Photo of Riverine Clubtail
Rusty Snaketail (Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis)
Photographed
One perched in deep brush about 25 feet from the river
Photo of Rusty Snaketail
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
Several patrolling river close to shore.
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A few seen
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Observed
Could have been a Cherry. Only saw the one.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few seen
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A moderate number seen perched in the brush along and away from the river. So many that they distracted me from my primary targets.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis)
Photographed
A few along the river bank
Photo of Blue-fronted Dancer
Blue-tipped Dancer (Argia tibialis)
Photographed
A few along the river bank
Photo of Blue-tipped Dancer
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
A few seen