June 4, 2025 — Eau Claire County
Coon Forks Park. I walked primarily the Black Creek loop. I also covered the long trail that is across the dam (north)that parallels Coon Fork Creek and leads to Coon Fork Barrens State Natural Area. It was rather quiet all day.
Coon Forks Park. I walked primarily the Black Creek loop. I also covered the long trail that is across the dam (north)that parallels Coon Fork Creek and leads to Coon Fork Barrens State Natural Area. It was rather quiet all day.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Several, mostly north of CF on the trail next to Coon Fork Creek
Observed
Several, mostly north of CF on the trail next to Coon Fork Creek
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Aurora Damsel (Chromagrion conditum)
Observed
Many
Observed
Many
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Two
Observed
Two
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Observed
Two or three
Observed
Two or three
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Lancet Clubtail (Phanogomphus exilis)
Observed
A couple
Observed
A couple
Sioux Snaketail (Ophiogomphus smithi)
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek near the Pine Barrens.
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek near the Pine Barrens.
Stream Cruiser (Didymops transversa)
Observed
Maybe six
Observed
Maybe six
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Photographed
Three or four
Photographed
Three or four
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
Observed
Many
Observed
Many
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Ebony Boghaunter (Williamsonia fletcheri)
Photographed
About six plus
Photographed
About six plus
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
Three. Also, either Ocellated or Brush-tipped seen.
Observed
Three. Also, either Ocellated or Brush-tipped seen.
Stygian Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia yamaskanensis)
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek. Saw it twice.
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek. Saw it twice.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Can a dragonfly be annoying?
Observed
Can a dragonfly be annoying?
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
One or two
Observed
One or two
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
A couple
Observed
A couple
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek by a pond
Photographed
One near Coon Fork Creek by a pond