June 17, 2020 — Washington County
Milwaukee River Floodplain Forest State Natural Area - south of Hwy H.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Cyrano Darner (
Nasiaeschna pentacantha)
Photographed
Observed at least three males. They'd patrol along the edge of a fallen tree, chasing-and being chased by Common Whitetails. Saw one male do the sperm transfer in flight.
Lilypad Clubtail (
Arigomphus furcifer)
Photographed
There were several. There may have been some Unicorn Clubtails among them, but no clear photo was obtained.
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
Several - 20 or more. Occasionally one would hover close to the canoe and then perch on the yellow dry bag clipped to the bow. Netted one that was perched in the path at the takeout point.
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
A few (less than 10).
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few (less than 10).
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
Several
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Several
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Photographed
Several
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
Several - some would perch on the canoe.