June 25, 2021 — Iron County
Weber Lake - fairly small lake bordered by county park, ski resort and a few private residences.
Weber Lake - fairly small lake bordered by county park, ski resort and a few private residences.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Two or three males.
Observed
Two or three males.
Cyrano Darner (Nasiaeschna pentacantha)
Photographed
Appeared to be a few patrolling the wooded edge of the lake - at least two, possibly more.
Photographed
Appeared to be a few patrolling the wooded edge of the lake - at least two, possibly more.
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
Many - appeared to be the most abundant species flying over the lake. Netted a couple and observed many as they'd perch on the canoe, favoring light surfaces like the net!
Photographed
Many - appeared to be the most abundant species flying over the lake. Netted a couple and observed many as they'd perch on the canoe, favoring light surfaces like the net!
Lancet Clubtail (Phanogomphus exilis)
Photographed
At least 5.
Photographed
At least 5.
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
Several observed in flight over the lake.
Observed
Several observed in flight over the lake.
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
Observed
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Observed
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Observed
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Observed
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Photographed
Photographed