September 9, 2022 — Calumet County
North side of Miller Pond, across walking/biking trail in area of grassy vegetation.
Black Saddlebags (
Tramea lacerata)
Netted and released
Photo is 1 of 7 Black Saddlebags netted, photographed and released. Numerous additional Black Saddlebags were observed. This is the largest number of Black Saddlebags I have observed in 2022 during one observation period. It was 76 degrees, sunny and windy. Observation period was 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Several of the Black Saddlebags were netted on the ground, the remainder while flying. Most of the specimens were flushed from the grasses.
Blue Dasher (
Pachydiplax longipennis)
Netted and released
Photo is 1 of 2 Blue Dashers netted, photographed and released. Additional specimens were observed.
Widow Skimmer (
Libellula luctuosa)
Netted and released
Photo is 1 of 3 Widow Skimmers netted, photographed and released. Additional specimens were observed.