June 9, 2023 — Chippewa County
Riverview Reserve, Chippewa Falls
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
a couple at pond
Springtime Darner (
Basiaeschna janata)
Photographed
several along river and in field
Dusky Clubtail (
Phanogomphus spicatus)
Photographed
on perched on rocks below Lake Wissota
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
One perched on sandy path in field
Twin-spotted Spiketail (
Zoraena maculata)
Photographed
A few in field. One patrolling small stream in woods.
Stream Cruiser (
Didymops transversa)
Photographed
abundant. Along the Chippewa River, in the woods, and in the field.
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
one at the island of woods between the rocks below the dam.
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Photographed
abundant. All over the site
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
One flying far away from shore over the river
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
A mating pair observed for 15 minutes at pond. Distinct Rorschach test shaped black markings on back wings. Yellow markings on black abdomen.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Netted and released
several in the woods and field
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
abundant. All over the site
Dot-tailed Whiteface (
Leucorrhinia intacta)
Photographed
at pond and in field
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
in branched along the rocks
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
abundant. at pond
Widow Skimmer (
Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
abundant. at pond
Ebony Jewelwing (
Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
abundant. at stream and river
River Jewelwing (
Calopteryx aequabilis)
Photographed
at stream and river.