May 24, 2025 — Washburn County
Loyhead Lake. Remote lake adjacent to Birchwood Fire Lane. Observation spot was parking area with access to both Loyhead Lake and Wolf Lake. All observations were on the east side of the road at Loyhead lake.
Loyhead Lake. Remote lake adjacent to Birchwood Fire Lane. Observation spot was parking area with access to both Loyhead Lake and Wolf Lake. All observations were on the east side of the road at Loyhead lake.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
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Female
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Female
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
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2 individuals. As usual shaky on the bluets, but this seemed the best fit. I think the close-up shows c-shaped cerci. Updated ID DEJackson
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2 individuals. As usual shaky on the bluets, but this seemed the best fit. I think the close-up shows c-shaped cerci. Updated ID DEJackson
Ashy Clubtail (Phanogomphus lividus)
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4-7 individuals. Emerging. One is a teneral clubtail that I'm classifying as Ashy as the more mature individuals seem to be Ashy (this was 'confirmed' by a WDS Facebook post where most thought Ashy.)
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4-7 individuals. Emerging. One is a teneral clubtail that I'm classifying as Ashy as the more mature individuals seem to be Ashy (this was 'confirmed' by a WDS Facebook post where most thought Ashy.)
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
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These seemed to be the dominant baskettail for the two days we were observing
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These seemed to be the dominant baskettail for the two days we were observing
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
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Many emerging and immature. Dominant species in the county. 3-5 individuals.
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Many emerging and immature. Dominant species in the county. 3-5 individuals.