June 18, 2020 — Polk County
Apple River; Take HWY 65 north from Star Prairie; turn right on Random Rd where 65 crosses the river
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
8:40AM; 73F; overcast; one female netted on paved road
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
several flying up and down the river
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
a few perched in open areas
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
20+ along shore of river
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
20+ along shore of river