California Dragonfly
Sightings
'of interest'
1999
in order from MOST TO LEAST recent!
*=
first sighting of year in CA
102 species were reported to this site as seen
in CA in `99
underlined =county record
(or at least the first brought to our attention! County records should be
substantiated with specimen or photo and notes.)
66 new county distribution records were made in `99 by seeing live, flying
dragonflies. There was ONE
NEW STATE RECORD , and many extensions of known flight seasons.
Please send your sightings to Kathy Biggs,
listed in order by date, county, location, species by scientific name, then common
name & then other references, as noted below. THANKS!
DECEMBER
12-29
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Lake Hemet near Idyllwild -
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
RL
[I imagine this was the last dragonfly seen in CA for the century!-KB]
12-19
SONOMA COUNTY
Oakmont (South East of Santa Rosa, oak woodlands)
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
7 seen flying
possible Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
up on the hills
77 degrees! Amazing!
[this would be an extension of the known flight period for Shadow Darner-KB]
DE
12-19
SAN JOQUIN COUNTY
Consumes River Preserve
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
seen flying
Amazingly warm day!
B.C.
12-7
YUBA COUNTY.
Ellis Lake in downtown Marysville -
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
a mostly sunny day with northwest winds, cool in the morning but turning mild
in the afternoon
a couple on the ground around one of the restrooms; at one point they chased
each other around for a minute or so
TM
NOVEMBER
11-18
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
George Dunmore Park -
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
about 15
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
several, no breeding behavior
TM
11-12
SOLANO COUNTY
Cold Canyon (near lake Berryessa) -
Archilestes californica, California Spreadwing
still common
Archilestes grandis*, Great Spreadwing*
still common, *new late flight date for CA
Aeshna walkeri, Walker's Darner
some
AR
11-5
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Stone Lakes NWR and vicinity south of Sacramento -
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some
Enallagma sp. , Bluet species
E. civile, Familiar Bluet most likely
good numbers
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
some
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
quite common, some mating activity seen
TM
OCTOBER
10-31
SONOMA COUNTY
Santa Rosa Cr, Sebastopol -
Aeshna sp., Darner sp.
maybe 6 seen, probably Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
Sympetrum sp. Meadowhawk sp.
4 seen, probably Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk. All
appeared old.
K&DB, RM
10-14
BUTTE COUNTY
Upper Bidwell Park -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
widespread but uncommon at a number of spots along Big Chico Creek
Archilestes californica, California Spreadwing
1-2 males at the seep spring near the Diversion Dam and 3 (including a tandem
pair) at a small stagnant pool in the creek bed below the Alligator Hole
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common, many in tandem, at the seep spring
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
a male netted at the small stagnant pool
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
a male at the seep spring
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
3-4 males at the small stagnant pool
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species
3-4, various spots patrolling the creek, not nettable, appeared to be perhaps umbrosa
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
scattered singles observed, perhaps 10 in all
Libellula croceipennis, Neon Skimmer
2 males at the seep spring, 2-3 males at the small stagnant pool
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a male at the seep spring, 2 males along the creek near and at the stagnant
pool
Paltothemis lineatipes, Red Rock Skimmer
8-10 seen various spots, from the seep spring and along the creek to the
stagnant pool; one female seen ovipositing in the creek
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
fairly common and widespread
-- --
Butte Creek Canyon -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few at a spring pond above the Covered Bridge
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
male netted patrolling a stagnant pool in the creek bed
Libellula croceipennis, Neon Skimmer
2 males at the spring pond
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
some seen
Sympetrum pallipes, Variegated Meadowhawk
male at the spring pond
TM
10-11
SHASTA COUNTY
Burney Falls (5 min. stop) -
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner sp.
many along Hat Creek
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
one caught along Hat Creek
K&DB
10-10
PLUMAS COUNTY
Willow Lake -
Lestes sp, Spreadwing sp.
fairly common; some netted
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
seen at Terminal Geyser only; ovipositing into the warm wet mud below in the
'hot tubs' people had created
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
one male netted
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner sp.
abundant and actively patrolling the shoreline
Aeshna canadensis, Canada Darner*
1 female netted; * new late CA flight date
Aeshna interrupta, Variable Darner*
2 males netted; probably many others, esp. near beaver dam; * new late CA
flight date
Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner*
2 males netted; probably many others; * new late CA flight date
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
the most abundant Darner on Lake; many netted
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one seen
Sympetrum danae, Black Meadowhawk*
2 males seen; 1 netted; * new late CA flight date
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk*
common; many pairs in tandem; some collected;* new late CA flight date
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk*
one pair seen in tandem; * new late CA flight date
Sympetrum vicinum, Yellow-legged Meadowhawk*
many mature pairs seen; some in tandem; some netted; * new late CA flight date
K&DB
10-2
EL DORADO COUNTY
Lake Audrain
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
caught
Lestes dryas, Emerald Spreadwing
caught
Sympetrum costiferum, Saffron-winged Meadowhawk
a few caught; very mature; El Dorado record
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
a few caught; very mature
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
a few caught; very mature
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
a few caught; very mature
Sympetrum danae, Black Meadowhawk
one out in the wet meadow between the lake and the Hwy.
Aeshna interrupta, Variable Darner
many
Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner
many
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
many
AR
CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY
Newell Park, Concord
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
fairly common but dwindling in numbers; photographed/collected; substantiates
county record
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
becoming less common, photographed
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
common, photographed
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
common, photographed
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common
CH
SEPTEMBER
9-29
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
George Dunmore Park, east of Sacramento -
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
some, probably fairly common
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
very common to abundant, much breeding activity
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
uncommon
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
fairly common, some breeding activity
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a couple of females seen
Anax junius, Green Darner
fairly common, much ovipositing activity
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
a few males seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
fairly common, much breeding activity
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
uncommon, at least one tandem pair seen
TM
9-29
SONOMA COUNTY
Lake Ralphine, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
many
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
many
Ischnura cervula Pacific Forktail
one male
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
1-2 males
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
1 male
KB
9-26
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Dos Palmas -
Argia moesta, Powdered Dancer
uncommon
Argia sedula, Blue-ringed Dancer
one seen
Ischnura ramburii, Rambur's Forktail
one seen
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
common; much more numerous than in May
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
common; much more numerous than in May
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
one female collected
Brachymesia furcata, Red-tailed Pennant
common; much more numerous than in May
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
uncommon
Macrodiplax balteata, Marl Pennant
abundant; much more numerous than in May; *new late CA flight date
Orthemis ferruginea, Roseate Skimmer
rare; only species not also seen in May; one male caught
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
common
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
seen
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
common
JC
9-25
IMPERIAL COUNTY
Picacho State Recreation Area along the Colorado River -
Argia moesta, Powdered Dancer
common along the shores of the Colorado River
Argia sedula, Blue-ringed Dancer
abundant everywhere
Ischnura ramburii, Rambur's Forktail
scarce at the Colorado River; one caught and saw another; more common at Taylor
Lake nearby
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
uncommon
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
another abundant species, many pairs seen ovipositing and copulating
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
scarce and all out in the middle of the desert
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
rare; two females seen
Orthemis ferruginea, Roseate Skimmer
uncommon; a female seen ovipositing
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
abundant everywhere, even far from water in the middle of the desert
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
abundant around temporary pools
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
uncommon
JC
9-23
BUTTE COUNTY
all in the high country as noted
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
uncommon at Summit Lake and along Butte Creek at Jonesville
Enallagma spp, other Bluets
seen but not identified at Butte Creek House and Summit Lake
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few along Butte Creek at Butte Creek House and near Jonesville
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
the only Aeshna seen for sure, fairly common at Butte Creek House,
Summit Lake, and at a bog along Butte Creek near Cherry Hill Campground
males patrolling everywhere, females ovipositing at Summit Lake; first record
for Butte County
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few seen at most spots visited
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
a few seen near Jonesville and near Summit Lake
Sympetrum costiferum,Saffron-winged Meadowhawk
female collected at Summit Lake; first Butte County record
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
8-10 seen at Summit Lake, some tandem pairs;
male collected for first Butte County record; * new late CA flight date
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
fairly common, breeding, at Summit Lake
TM
9-19
SOLANO COUNTY
Cold Canyon near Monticello Dam
Archilestes californica, , California Spreadwing
one male seen and collected
*Archilestes grandis, , Great Spreadwing*
a few males seen; 1 collected, first seen in CA in '99;
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
some
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some
Ischnura cervula , Pacific Forktail
1 male netted and released
Aeshna walkeri*, Walker's Darner*
some; a male collected, * first seen in CA in '99
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male seen
Paltothemis lineatipes , Red Rock Skimmer
1-2 males and several females, collected and escaped!
Sympetrum spp, Meadowhawk species
1 seen
K&DB; T&AM [note: on this outing Tim
Manolis saw his 100th species of live flying dragonfly in CA in '99!!!!!!!]
9-12
SONOMA COUNTY
seen at Russian River at Alexander Valley Rd. Bridge -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
abundant
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
one male seen and collected, COUNTY RECORD
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
many
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
1 male seen, captured, photographed and released
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
at least 2; male collected for county record specimen
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
many females seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
one seen
seen in Rohnert Park on way to river -
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one seen; *new late CA flight date
K&DB;RM
9-8
RIVERSIDE/IMPERIAL COUNTY
Various spots along the Colorado River from the Wilson Road Bridge to Palo
Verde County Park(all sites mentioned in RIVERSIDE CO., except
for Palo Verde County Park, in IMPERIAL COUNTY
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
fairly common at Palo Verde Diversion Dam
Argia moesta, Powdered Dancer
common, many spots
Argia sedula, Blue-ringed Dancer
modest numbers at Palo Verde Diversion Dam and Palo Verde County Park
Enallagma basidens, Double-striped Bluet
fairly common at Palo Verde County
Park; a female collected at Aha Quin Resort north of Blythe
first record for Riverside County; *new late CA flight record
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
common, widespread
Ischnura barberi, Desert Forktail
Some seen/collected at Mayflower County Park and Palo Verde County Park
Ischnura hastata, Citrine Forktail
Some seen/collected at Mayflower County Park and Palo Verde County Park
Ischnura ramburi, Rambur's Forktail
A few seen, male collected, at Wilson Road Bridge across Colorado River; some
seen/collected at Mayflower County Park and Palo Verde County Park
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted
Ringtail
fairly common at Palo Verde Diversion Dam, 2 seen at Mayflower County Park
*Stylurus plagiatus, Russet-tipped Clubtail *
fairly common at Palo Verde Diversion Dam; * first seen in CA in '99
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
fairly common and widespread
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
fairly common and widespread
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
a few seen, Mayflower County Park;
a female seen at Blythe; first sight records for Riverside County
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
fairly common, marshy ponds and borders of lagoons along the river
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a few seen, Mayflower County Park
Orthemis ferruginea, Roseate Skimmer
singles seen at Mayflower County Park,
Blythe (collected), and Palo Verde County
Park(collected)
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
fairly common, marshy ponds and borders of lagoons along the river
Pantala flavescens, Wandering Glider
fairly common at Mayflower County
Park
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
fairly common and widespread
Perithemis intensa, Mexican Amberwing
some, Mayflower County Park andBlythe;
*new late CA flight date
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common and widespread
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
common and widespread
Tramea onusta, Red Saddlebags
3-4 seen at Palo Verde County Park
AR, TM
9-7
INYO COUNTY
All at gravel quarry ponds north of Bishop except where noted
Argia alberta, Paiute Dancer
male collected, some seen
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
fairly common along Fish Slough
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
fairly common
Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner
male netted along the Owens River at Five Bridges Road
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some seen
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
some seen
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
1-2 around seeps, male collected; *new late CA flight date
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
4-5 around seeps
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
a few seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
some seen
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
some seen
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
fairly common
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
fairly common
AR, TM
9-7
INYO COUNTY
Ponds along Mazourka Canyon Road 4 mi. E of Independence
Argia alberta, Paiute Dancer
some seen; * new late CA flight date
Argia nahuana, Aztec Dancer
fairly common, mating
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some seen
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
male netted, others seen
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
some, probably this, seen
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some seen
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
fairly common, mating
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
fairly common, mating
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some seen
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common
Libellula composita, Bleached Skimmer
one seen briefly; *new late CA flight date
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
some seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
some seen
AR, TM
9-5
SONOMA COUNTY
seen at Russian River at Alexander Valley Rd. Bridge -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
abundant
Archilestes californica, California Spreadwing
one male seen and collected
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
many
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
~six, males and females seen and collected; county record
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
at least 4; county record
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one male
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
male seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
several
---
seen at Bigsnest Wildlife pond -
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
a few
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
1 or 2
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
1 or 2
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
several seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
several
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
a few
K&DB
9-1
PLUMAS COUNTY
Willow Lake -
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
fairly common
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
male netted, bluets were fairly common
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common
*Aeshna canadensis, Canada Darner*
1 male netted, carrying a female S. occidentale; some others seen
first seen in CA in '99
Aeshna interrupta, Variable Darner
2 males netted; probably many others, seen only
Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner
2 males netted; probably many others, seen only
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few seen along the road into the lake
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
one female seen
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
2-3 males seen
Sympetrum costiferum, Saffron-winged Meadowhawk
a few seen
Sympetrum danae, Black Meadowhawk
a few seen, 2 males + 1 female netted
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
abundant; * new late CA flight date
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
fairly common
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
fairly common
*Sympetrum vicinum, Yellow-legged Meadowhawk*
15-20 seen, all tenerals; first seen in CA in '99
TM, Bruce Webb
AUGUST
8-31
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Eagles Nest Golf Course, Klamath River/Hwy 97 -
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
common
Ophiogomphus occidentis, Sinuous Snaketail
new late CA flight date. It frosted that night and after that none were found
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
pair in wheel on pond
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common
BC
8-31
LASSEN COUNTY
Honey Lake area -
Lestes congener, Spotted Spreadwing
fairly common, Hartson Res., Honey Lake Wildlife Area (HLWA)
Enallagma spp?, Bluets
fairly common, Hartson Res., HLWA
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some seen
Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner
male netted near Wendel
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
a male seen at Hartson Res.; *new late CA flight date
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
2 males, 1 female, at farmyard pond near Wendel
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
some seen
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
a male seen near Wendel
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
some seen
TM, Bruce Webb
8-28
PLACER COUNTY
Donner Pass -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
Archilestes californica, California Spreadwing
DE
8-28
COLUSA COUNTY
all seen near intersection of Bear Creek and Highway 20 -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
some
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
some
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Anax walsinghami, Giant Darner
1 male
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
common, males and females
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
one
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
some
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
photographed a male
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
many
Pantala flavescens, Wandering Glider
male and female seen, female collected
Paltothemis lineatipes, Red Rock Skimmer
male 7 female seen, female collected; first county record
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
2-3
RM
various
DURING THE MONTH
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
photographed, if confirmed this is a county record
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common, photographed
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
common, photographed
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
common, photographed
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
common, photographed
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
many, photographed
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
many, photographed
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common, photographed
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
some
CH
8-22
SHASTA COUNTY
Balls Ferry Rd, East of Cottonwood, 1:30-2:30 pm
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
some
K&DB
---
8-22
TEHAMA COUNTY
Balls Ferry Rd, East of Cottonwood, 2:30-3:30 pm (hills in flame just mile
away! Sky very smoky!
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Pondhawk
some
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
some seen flying, road kill examined and discarded not realizing a specimen was
needed for county!
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Forkatil
some
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
some, males and females
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
some
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
some, males and females
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
some
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
males seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
many
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
some, one male touched but not netted; county record - sight only
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
some
K&DB; B&PC
---
SISKIYOU COUNTY
S.E. side of Mt. Shasta at ~4,000 ft elevation, above and east of town of
McCloud, 9:30 a.m.
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
10,000+ seen in a loose feeding group ~1 mile long by (all we could see) mile
wide at 9:30 a.m. Most appeared to be females (or young males?) moving down the
mt.
the next day only ONE was seen in the exact same area at the same time
K&D
8-21
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Orr Lake, near Bray, SE of Hwy 97, 11:30-4:00 pm
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
common
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
abundant!
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some, one netted and released
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
a few
Sympetrum costiferum, Saffron Meadowhawk
plentiful
Sympetrum danae, Black Meadowhawk
~3 dozen, more common at Butte Creek inflow that on lake itself
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
common, new county record
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
common, all had pale yellow wing basal wing patches
---
Butte Creek, between Bray and Mt. Hebron, 4:30 pm
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
males and females
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
one patrolling male
Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner
one patrolling male, interesting that the two never paid any attention to each
other as the Shadow Darner never went into the sunny area and the Blue- eyed
never entered the shady area
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one patrolling male, in the sunshine, interacting with the Blue-eyed, but not
the Shadow Darner
K&DB; B&PC
---
Meiss Lake, East of Hwy 97, below Dorris, 7-8 pm
Lestes congener, Spotted Spreadwing
males and females
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner sp (too dark to tell apart, none netted)
common
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
one female
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
common
K&DB
8-21
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Frenchman's Flat
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
some
Erpetogomphus lampropeltis lampropeltis, Serpent Ringtail
some
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
some; new county record
JC
8-20
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Ophiogomphus occidentis, Sinuous Snaketail
some; *new late CA flight date
BC
8-14
EL DORADO COUNTY
Grass Lake and Lake Audrain
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
fairly common at Grass Lake, bogs near Lake Audrain
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
a few at Grass Lake
Enallagma boreale, Boreal Bluet
male netted at Grass Lake; some others seen
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
male netted; other possibly seen
Aeshna interrupta, Variable Darner
one female netted; other darners in area, of this or one of the other species
netted
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
one female netted; males seen
*Aeshna palmata, Paddle-tailed Darner*
one female netted; first CA sighting in '99; other darners in area, of this or
one of the other species netted
*Aeshna umbrosa, Shadow Darner*
one female netted; males seen; first confirmed CA sighting in '99
note: all males seen were searching for females at Lake Audrain. Copulating
pairs were seen there. All but one of the females taken were over land feeding.
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
some tenerals at Grass Lake
T&AM, K&DB
8-13
SONOMA COUNTY
Spring Lake, Santa Rosa -
Enallagama praevarum, Arroyo Bluet
a few males
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
many
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male, maybe more
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
some males and females
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
*many males - a new late CA date for this species
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
some males
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
many males - a new female ovipositing
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
some
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
two males at Bigsnest Pond, none at Spring Lake!
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
many, ovipositing
KB
8-11
EL DORADO COUNTY
Grass Lake and Lake Audrain
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
fairly common at Grass Lake, bogs near Lake Audrain
Lestes dryas, Emerald Spreadwing
fairly common at Grass Lake, bogs near Lake Audrain
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
a few at bog near Lake Audrain
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few in woods away from water at Lake Audrain
Coenagrion resolutum, Taiga Bluet
some seen, male collected, at Grass Lake; first county record
Enallagma boreale, Boreal Bluet
male netted at Grass Lake; some others seen
*Aeshna interrupta, Variable Darner*
one male netted at Lake Audrain; first confirmed CA sighting in '99
a few other darners in area, of this or perhaps other species
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1-2 over bogs below Lake Audrain
Leucorrhinia glacialis, Crimson-ringed Whiteface
2 males seen on edge of bog below Lake Audrain
Sympetrum obtrusum, White-faced Meadowhawk
fairly common in boggy areas, many tenerals, but at least one copulating pair,
too
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
fairly common in boggy areas, many tenerals
TM
8-8
TRINITY COUNTY
Trinity Center: Common Green Darners (Anax junius) were abundant
here.
8-5
VENTURA COUNTY
Sespe Creek, 4 miles N of Fillmore
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
a female seen
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
fairly common
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
fairly common
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common
Enallagma praevarum, Arroyo Bluet
male netted; others, presumably this species, fairly common
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few females seen
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
fairly common
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
uncommon
Aeshna sp?, Darner sp?
one flushed up from weeds away from creek
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a female seen over the parking lot
Anax walsinghami, Giant Darner
1-2 males, 1 female seen briefly along the creek
*Erpetogomphus lampropeltis, Serpent Ringtail*
fairly common along the creek, first seen in CA in `99
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
one male seen over the parking lot
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
6-8 males over backwater ponds of the creek
Paltothemis lineatipes, Red Rock Skimmer
abundant, easily over 100 along the creek, the common dragonfly; copulating
pairs, females seen ovipositing
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
1 seen flying over the parking lot
T&AM
8-3-4
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Town of Santa Cruz, various sites
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a male at West Lake Park, a few at Neary Lagoon
Enallagma spp?, bluet spp?
some at West Lake Pond and along Moore Creek, appeared to be Tule and/or
Familiar bluets
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common at a number of sites; female collected at Moore Creek fishing
pond for first county specimen
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
male netted at West Lake Park
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
4-5 at San Lorenzo Park along San Lorenzo River
*- new late CA date for species!-*
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
fairly common and widespread
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male seen at Neary Lagoon, first county sight record
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
male along San Lorenzo River, 4-5 males at West Lake Park
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
male at Neary Lagoon, 2 males at West Lake Park; first county sight record
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
1-2 males at West Lake Park; first county sight record
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
male seen along San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz, male and ovipositing female at
West Lake Park
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
common at Neary Lagoon, West Lake Park
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
about 10 seen at various sites around town
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
5-6 at West Lake Pond
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
4-5 males around fishing pond in Moore Creek drainage
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
8-10 at West Lake Park; first county record
Tramea onusta, Red Saddlebags
a male seen well at close range at West Lake Park; first county record
TM
8-2
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Town of Santa Cruz, various sites
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common along San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common along San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz, first sight record for
county
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
fairly common along San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz
*first August record for this species
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
one male seen near College Lake
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
3-4 males seen along Pajaro River above Murphy's Crossing, first sight record
for county; one seen along San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
1 seen near College Lake, 2 in open area near Memorial Park in Santa Cruz;
first sight record for county
TM
JULY
7-28
TEHAMA COUNTY
I believe I've had Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea) in
my yard, and I've decided at least one of the blue dragonflies at Turtle Bay
was a Blue Dasher.
BD
7-28
VENTURA COUNTY
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
Sespe Creek, 4 miles N of Fillmore; county record
AR
7-26
COLUSA COUNTY
all seen near intersection of Bear Creek and Highway 20 -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
some
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
some
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Anax walsinghami, Giant Darner
3 males
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
common
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
a few
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
one
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
abundant
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
2-3
K&DB
7-25
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Orr Lake & vicinity, Bray -
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
common, many netted, examined and released
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few seen on bridge over Butte Creek on way into lake
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
abundant
Ophiogomphus
morrisoni,
Great Basin Snaketail
~6
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species
possibly Blue-eyed and probably Variable, but none netted
Leucorrhinia sp., White-faced species
1 teneral female collected
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
3 many seen
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
many seen
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
some seen
Sympetrum costiferum, Saffron Meadowhawk
one teneral seen and collected
*Sympetrum danae,Black Meadowhawk*
one male photographed, first seen in CA in '99; first record for county
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
one seen
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
one seen and photographed
K&DB
7-25
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Little Medicine Lake -
*Leucorrhinia glacialis, Crimson-ringed Whiteface*
seen and photographed in wheel; first seen in CA in '99
DE
7-25
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Grass Lake, Hwy 97 -
Lestes disjunctus, Common Spreadwing
common, many netted, examined and released
Lestes dryas, Emerald Spreadwing
a few seen
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
many
Enallagma
cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
abundant - one photographed
Aeshna
multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
one caught as COUNTYRecord
specimen
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species
not Blue-eyed, probably Variable, but none netted
Erythemis collocata Western Pondhawk
one female seen
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
many seen
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
some seen
*Sympetrum
costiferum, Saffron
Meadowhawk*
one teneral seen and collected, first seen in CA in '99
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
one seen
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
pairs in wheel seen
K&DB
a few
7-24
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Widow Springs Pond -
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few
Lestes dryas, Emerald Spreadwing
3 males and a female seen, netted and released
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species, not Blue-eyed, probably Variable,
but none netted
3 males female seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
3 a female seen
elsewhere over the Mt. Shasta Forest -
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species, possibly Variable, but none netted
many over chaparral
K&DB
7-23
LAKE COUNTY
Cache Creek Wildlife Area, Highway 20, ~7:15 P.M. -
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Gliders
~30
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
at least 70
all foraging over the creek for small flying insects
K&DB
7-20
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding: Went back to the pond at Turtle Bay and saw an additional species
of dragonfly, an all red one which I believe was a Cardinal Meadowhawk (Sympetrum
illotum). Further examination of the blue ones didn't help a lot. I got
a look at the "face" of one - it had a cream-colored rectangle on an
otherwise dark head. Eyes were very green. Thorax in front of the wings was
blue like the rest of the body. This fits the pondhawk better, but the fact
that all the ones I've seen sitting were on vegetation up above the water, and
that the wings are held well forward, and that the face is more white than
green all point toward the dasher! [sounds like a Dasher to me - kb]
BD
7-19
TEHAMA COUNTY
YARD: I identified 2 new dragonflies in my yard: a Pale-faced
Clubskimmer (Brechmorhoga mendax) and a Black Saddlebags (Tramea
lacerata). That makes 6 species now.
BD
7-18
SONOMA COUNTY
Madrone Audubon Beginner's Dragonfly Walk -
Laguna Wetlands Park, Sebastopol, ~50 observers
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few males
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few males
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a few patrolling males
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
some males
---
Quality Koi Garden, Piner Rd., Santa Rosa, ~20 observers
Enallagma praevarum, Arroyo Bluet
one male and one female
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few males
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few males, and a female ovipositing
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a few patrolling males, one pair observed in wheel
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
many males and one teneral female
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many males and a few females ovipositing
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
a few males
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a few males and two females
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
one female
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
one male
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
one male
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
4 males, one tandem pair observed
---
Santa Rosa Creek, Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, 4 observers
Hetaerina Americana, American Rubyspot
two females
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
one male
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
several males and females
Enallagma sp., probably Tule Bluet
a few males and females
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few males
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a few patrolling males
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one male
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
one male
- a total of 17 species seen by group at the 3 sites -
K&DB, Madrone Audubon field trip group
week
of 7-18th
MONO COUNTY
Green Creek, Bridgeport-
Ophiogomphus morrisoni, Great-basin Snaketail
seen
Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk
seen
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a male photographed in flight
DE
7-17/18
IMPERIAL COUNTY
*Enallagma basidens, Double-striped Bluet*
fairly common, but only males & difficult to find; first sighting in CA in
`99
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
very common
Ischnura hastata, Citrine Forktail
fairly common; more females than males found
Ischnura ramburii, Rambur's Forktail
fairly common, county record, 2nd locale in state! ..maybe I. Barberi
present too
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few hawking over the open desert
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
several along the banks of the river - only the 2nd time seen in the county!
*Orthemis ferruginea, Roseate Skimmer*
one of these early in the morning, not another all day; first sighting in CA in
`99
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
very common
Pantala flavescens, Wandering Glider
many seen over the open desert
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
mostly near the riverbanks, but also out in the desert
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
common, both over the river and along roads in the desert
Tramea onusta, Red Saddlebags
fairly common, mostly along the riverbanks
---
Mitchell's Camp: Also along the Old Colorado River. A grand total of ten minutes
there (private property)-
Argia sedula, Blue-ringed Dancer
scarce, a few males and one tandem pair seen
Enallagma civile , Familiar Bluet
very common again. This was THE damselfly in Imperial County
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
a few seen resting on emergent vegetation
---
East Highline Canal at SR78 -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common on emergent vegetation
Argia moesta, Powered Dancer
common. Some males perched on tall grass stems like an Anisopteran- unusual for
an Argia, most of which like to land on the ground
Argia sedula, Blue-ringed Dancer
fairly common, resting on low grass by the water's edge
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
so many of these I couldn't believe it. The surface of the water in the canal
was teeming with little blue threadlike bodies skimming an inch or so above the
surface; many captured and released just to make sure no other species was
lurking
Ischnura barberi, Desert Forktail
common at a stagnant pool near the canal. No I. ramburii here
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common on cattails and hawking over the water
Tramea sp., Saddlebags species
didn't get a look at the color: it was flying right into the sun
---
Wiest Lake County Park-
Ischnura ramburii Rambur's Forktail
Again!! It seems unusual to find this many of a new state species!?
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
scarce, seen at dusk over the dock and the roads
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
fairly common, over fields and roads
Perithemis intensa, Mexican Amberwing
rare, but probably because they inhabited very thick inaccessible vegetation
JC
7-various
dates
YOLOCOUNTY
their Davis yard
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
some seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
some seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
some seen
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dashers
a couple seen
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
many seen overhead
Gary & Liz Zamzow
7-11
MODOC COUNTY
Fitzhugh Creek, between Alturas and Likely -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
a male, first MODOC COUNTYrecord
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
some seen
- - -
sub-headquarters of Modoc NWR near Alturas -
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
some seen
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
some seen
Bruce Deuel
7-11
PLACER COUNTY
Sculpture Park/Secret Ravine, Roseville -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
a few along the creek
Argia spp?, Dancer spp?
some seen
Enallagma spp?, Bluet spp?
some seen
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
4-5 males along creek
Brechmorhoga mendax Pale-faced Clubskimmer
5-6 seen; exuviae abundant in creek at riffles
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
fairly common
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
a few males seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
a few males seen
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
a few males seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
2-3 males along the creek
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
fairly common
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
common in foraging flocks, 100+ seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
common, 40-50 seen
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
a few seen
TM, Annette Manolis
7-11
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Malibu Creek -
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
a few
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
a few
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a few
JC
7-11
SONOMA COUNTY
Bigsnest Pond, Sebastopol -
Ischnura perparva, western Forktail
a few
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
a tandem pair seen; the female appeared all dark with no color at all; male's
appearance regular; * new late flight date*
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
one male
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one male seen
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
one female
KB
17-0/13
SONOMA COUNTY
seep/spring along Pine Flat Rd., Mayacamas Mountain (Audubon) Sanctuary,
near Healdsburg -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
many
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
2-5 males
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
a few
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
many
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
~6, one pair in wheel seen
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
many
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
4-5 males, one female
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
a few
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
one seen
- - -
farm pond along Pine Flat Rd., near Healdsburg -
Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing
1 male
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
fairly common
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
fairly common
Ischnura perparva , Western Forktail
common
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
several
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
common
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
common
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
several
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
several
- - -
small pond/puddle along creek along Pine Flat Rd. -
Aeshna spp., Mosaic Darner species, possibly a Shadow Darner
one male
- - -
late afternoon near Asti, just E of U.S. 101, banks of Russian River along
Washington School Rd. -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
a few
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
several
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
some
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
many, county record, photographed both dates
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
one male
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
a few males
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
several
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
one male feeding
K&DB &/or KB, DE, DH
7-9
BUTTE COUNTY
Centerville Road, near Chico -
Libellula comanche, Comanche Skimmer
in good numbers
Libellula croceipennis, Neon Skimmer
lots of males, at least a dozen, and 3 females
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
in good numbers
AR
9
SONOMA COUNTY
Lake Ralphine, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma spp, Bluet species
a few, probably Tule Bluet
Ischnura perparva Western Forktail
a few
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few males
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
abundant
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
many
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
not as many as before
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
four males
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
abundant
KB
7-
early in month
MODOC COUNTY
NWR near Alturas
Calopteryx aequabilis , River Jewelwing
some
*Lestes unguiculatus, Lyre-tipped Spreadwing*
one only; first seen in CA in '99
Sympetrum interim, Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
many
AR
7-
8
BUTTE COUNTY
springs and pond along Willow Spring Road south of Centerville in Butte
Creek Canyon -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
1 male netted, released, near pond
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
male visiting seep spring briefly
Brechmorhoga mendax Pale-faced Clubskimmer
1-2 foraging with Pantala hymenaea "flock"
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
fairly common, especially males at pond (one ovipositing female)
Libellula comanche, Comanche Skimmer
8-10 seen at seep spring, male collected
*Libellula croceipennis, Neon Skimmer*
2 males, 2 females at seep spring (female collected; first seen in CA in '99
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
1-2 seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
4-5 males, 2 ovipositing females
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
1 male seen at seep spring
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
3-4 males patrolling
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
fairly common, 10-15 patrolling males
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
fairly common, many males patrolling over pond
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
foraging "flock" of 30-40 over spring site
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
5-6 at seep spring
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
a few over ponds and with Pantala flock
TM, Jerry Tecklin
- - -
GLENN COUNTY
Stony Creek north of Orland -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
a few along the creek; first sight record for GLENN COUNTY
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
a male netted away from the creek; first sight record for GLENN COUNTY
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
ovipositing pair seen; first sight record for GLENN COUNTY
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
male on fence away from creek; first sight record for GLENN COUNTY
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
1-2 seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
2-3 males along the creek; first sight record for GLENN COUNTY
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
a few seen
TM
7-
8
PLACER COUNTY
Sculpture Park in Roseville -
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
first county record
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
first county record
*Stylurus olivaceus, Olive Clubtail*
first county record, first seen in CA in `99
AR
7-
5
LAKE COUNTY
Lake Detert and Putah Creek -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
some at Putah Creek; first county sight record
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many at Lake Detert, first county record, recorded on slides
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many at Lake Detert, second county record, recorded on slides
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
5000 at Lake Detert!
DE
7-
5
COLUSA COUNTY
all seen near intersection of Bear Creek and Highway 20 -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
some
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
some
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Anax walsinghami, Giant Darner
3 males and one female ovipositing
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
common
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
fairly common
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
one
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
one
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
1 male seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
abundant
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
2-3
DE &/or K&DB
7-
4
SONOMA COUNTY
Santa Rosa Fairgounds -
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
one seen above crowd awaiting fireworks display
unusual in county
Rod
7-
4
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mccloud and Medicine Lake Highlands areas -
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
at Widow Springs Pond near McCloud
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few at Widow Springs Pond near McCloud;
also a few seen at Pumice Stone Well Pond; Little Medicine, Blanche &
Bullseye Lakes
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one near Harris Springs, flying with 2 Aeshna above old lava flow
Aeshna species, Mosaic Darner species
2 feeding above old lava flow; one at Widow Springs Pond
Cordulia shurtleffii , American Emerald
just emerging at Pumice Stone Well Pond; Little Medicine, Blanche &
Bullseye Lakes;
at the lakes there were exuvia at the ratio of 10/foot of shoreline. We
estimated an emergence of 24,000 - 100,000 individuals! (Higher # includes
Medicine Lake which we didn't visit). However only 2-3 total were seen flying.
Leucorrhinia hudsonica, Hudson's Whiteface
3 teneral females collected as they emerged at Bullseye Lake
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
1 at Widow Springs Pond
K&DB
7-
4
TEHAMA COUNTY
my Red Bluff yard: added Twelve-spotted Skimmer and Flame Skimmer (Libellula
saturata) to my yard list of dragonflies.
And at my doctor's office: several Variegated Meadowhawks (Sympetrum
corruptum)
BD
7-
3
SISKIYOU COUNTY
seen on Klamath River, town of Klamath River & Hwy 96
Ophiogomphus occidentis, Sinuous Snaketail
abundant at Golf course;
* new late CA flight date
Bob Claypole
7-
2
MARINCOUNTY
NE portion of Alpine Lake, 3 miles SW of Fairfax -
Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing
15, not netted
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
10+
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
100+
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
10+
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
6
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
3 (not netted)
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
2
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
5
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
20+
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
20+
L. luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
~10
L. lydia, Common Whitetail
20+
L. pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
2
L. saturata, Flame Skimmer
4
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
1
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal meadowhawk
20+ adults
Sympetrum madidum tenerals,
also possibly including some Red-veined Meadowhawks
150+, a spectacular Sympetrum emergence
RAB
7-1
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Fair Oaks, Sacramento Bar, American River Parkway -
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
2-3 males, uncommon
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
several, common
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
several
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
probably seen
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
one male apparently seen
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few patrolling males
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
common
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
fairly common
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a few seen
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
some seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
1-2 seen
Tramea lacerata , Black Saddlebags
common
TM, RAB
TEHAMA COUNTY
Wilson Lake: excerpt from my journal - "hundreds of dragonflies. With Tim
Manolis's help I've identified these as Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula
pulchella), Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta),
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Libellula julia), and Four-spotted
Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata). I also saw an olive and red one
that Tim couldn't figure out, but thought might be a "teneral"
(recently-emerged adult) of one of the white-faces; one I thought was a Black
Saddlebags because I had described one to Ron LeValley and that's what he
thought it was, but I now know was a male Widow Skimmer (Libellula
luctuosa); and lots of large, Bluet-type damselflies. I saw one
of the whitefaces catch and eat one of these."
---
My yard on Live Oak Road, 8 mi W of Red Bluff: I identified Widow
Skimmer and Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia). Dragonflies are
attracted to our property because of the pool, I think, because that's the only
way I see them, coursing around over it.
BD
JUNE
6
- 30
MARINCOUNTY
late afternoon at a small pond HWY1/Rd to alpine Lake -
Enallagma sp., prob. carunculatum, Bluet species, probably
Tule Bluet
a few
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
KB, RAB
6
- 30
SAN MATEO COUNTY
mid-day, Coyote Point vicinity
Enallagma sp., prob. cyathigerum, Bluet species, probably
Northern Bluet
a few
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
15+
Ischnura gemina, San Francisco Forktail
15+ copul/tandem
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
2-3 copulating
Sympetrum illotum , Cardinal Meadowhawk
common, copul/tandem/ovipos.
KB, RAB
6
- 29
MODOC COUNTY
Alturas vicinity -
Calopteryx aequabilis, River Jewelwing
2 males seen along N. Fork, Pit River near Parker Creek; first sight record for
MODOC COUNTY
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
a few seen along N. Fork, Pit River near Parker Creek
Enallagma spp?, Bluets
common and widespread
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some seen
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a male patrolling along N. Fork, Pit River
Aeshna californica, California Darner
a few males along sloughs, Modoc NWR vicinity
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few males patrolling roadside ditches
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common along roadside ditches
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
widespread and common
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
one seen along N. Fork, Pit River
*Sympetrum internum, Cherry-faced Meadowhawk*
some seen, many tenerals, roadside ditches, Modoc NWR vicinity; male collected
along road, first MODOC COUNTYrecord;
first seen in CA in '99
*Sympetrum occidentale, Western Meadowhawk *
fairly common, many tenerals, roadside ditches, Modoc NWR vicinity, fist
reported in CA in `99
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
fairly common, many tenerals, roadside ditches, Modoc NWR vicinity
- - -
LASSEN COUNTY
Susan River @ Hwy 395 near Litchfield -
Calopteryx aequabilis, River Jewelwing
2-3 males seen
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
fairly common
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
fairly common, ovipositing pairs seen
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
male netted; bluets were fairly common
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
male netted
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Ophiogomphus morrisoni, Great Basin Snaketail
male seen
- - -
LASSEN COUNTY
Long Valley Creek S of Hallelujah Junction -
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
fairly common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
*Ophiogomphus morrisoni, Great Basin Snaketail*
3-4 males seen, first seen in CA in `99
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
3-4 males seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
2-3 seen
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
fairly common, 4-5 seen for sure
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
one seen
TM, Annette Manolis
6
- 29
SONOMA COUNTY
seen in morning at Sonoma Horticultural Gardens, Azalea Lane,
Sebastopol -
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
~15
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
a few along creek
- - -
seen about noon along Pine Flat Rd., Mayacamas Mountain (Audubon) Sanctuary,
near Healdsburg -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
many
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
3-4 males
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
one
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
several
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
5 males
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
at least one
- - -
next seen mid-day, at a residential pond along Pine Flat Rd., Mayacamas
Mountain (Audubon) Sanctuary, near Healdsburg -
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
1 or 2
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
many
L. saturata , Flame Skimmer
many
- - -
seen late afternoon at a farm type pond; along Pine Flat Rd., Mayacamas
Mountain (Audubon) Sanctuary, near Healdsburg -
Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing
10+
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
fairly common
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura perparva , Western Forktail
common
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
common
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
several (netted)
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
several
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
several
- - -
these next seen late afternoon near Asti, just E of U.S. 101, banks of
Russian River along Washington School Rd. -
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1
Ophiogomphus bison , Bison Snaketail
1
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
several
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
~ 8
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
common
KB, DE, RAB
6
- 29
GLENN COUNTY
N39o 45.98' W122o 54.72', 2.5mi. E Mendocino Pass
Black Petaltail Tanypteryx hageni
ACR (A. Rehn)
6
- 28
MODOC COUNTY
Sand Creek and Seyferth Hot Springs, NE of Cedarville -
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, W. Red Damsel
common
Argia alberta, Paiute Dancer
a few seen, male netted, at the hot springs
Enallagma clausum, Alkali Bluet
a few seen, dead female retrieved from spring
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
male netted along Sand Creek
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few seen
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
a few seen at the hot spring
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a male patrolling along the road
* Ophiogomphus severus, Pale Snaketail*
10-12, mostly males, seen along the creek and at the spring run, first reported
In CA in 99
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
common
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
2-3 males seen along spring run
Libellula subornata, Desert Whitetail
fairly common
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
a few seen
Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk
a young female netted
- - -
LASSEN COUNTY
Blue Lake, S. Warner Mountains -
Lestes congener, Spotted Spreadwing
male seen along a creek near the lake
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, W. Red Damsel
fairly common
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common
*Enallagma boreale, Boreal Bluet*
common, first CA reporting of Boreal
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common
Aeshna californica, California Darner
fairly common
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
male seen on rock along lake shore; exuviae collected; first record for LASSEN
COUNTY
Cordulia shurtleffi, American Emerald
a few seen
Epitheca spinigera, Spiny Baskettail*
exuviae found [det. Dennis Paulson]; county record; first CA sighting '99 [in
fact- "rediscovery " in CA!]
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
abundant
Leucorrhinia intacta, Dot-tailed Whiteface
a few seen
- - -
MODOC COUNTY
East of Likely -
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
a few seen near roadside ditch;first sight record for Modoc. COUNTY
Aeshna californica, California Darner
fairly common, males patrolling roadside ditches, ponds
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
fairly common
TM, Annette Manolis
6
- 27/28/29
SONOMA COUNTY
Fairfield-Osborn (FO) preserve, Rohnert Park; Spring Lake(SL), Santa Rosa
or Bigsnest Pond(BP), Sebastopol
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
a few FO, only the 2nd county sighting
Argia nahuana, Aztec Dancer
one male, one teneral female, FO
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
abundant all three sites
Enallagma spp, Bluet species
a few, probably Northern Bluet- SL
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few SL, BP
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some all 3 sites
Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail
FO
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
male at BP
Aeshna sp., Mosaic Darner species
patrolling males/wheels not Blue-eyed - all 3 sites
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
patrolling males FO and SL
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
many at FO, one female ovipositing BP
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many males seen SL
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
some seen at FO & SL
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
immature male at FO; many males seen SL
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
a male seen SL, another at BP
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
seen at SL & BP
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
males seen SL & BP
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
a common all 3 sites
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
males and females FO
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
many at FO & SL
FO = Fairfield-Osborn Preserve, Rohnert Park [not open to public]; SL =
Spring Lake, Santa Rosa; BP = Bigsnest Pond, Sebastopol
KB, Ray Peterson's SONOMA COUNTYbutterfly
count group
6
- 27
PLUMAS COUNTY
Willow Lake -
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, W. Red Damsel
fairly common
Coenagrion resolutum, Taiga Bluet
fairly common
Enallagma boreale and cyathigerum, Boreal and Northern Bluets
there were some of both
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common
Nehalennia irene, Sedge Sprite
10-12 males seen
Cordulia shurtleffi, American Emerald
a few seen
Libellula julia, Chalk-fronted Corporal
fairly common, 15+ along the lake shore
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
abundant
Leucorrhinia hudsonica, Hudsonian Whiteface
probably a few of these seen
Leucorrhinia intacta, Dot-tailed Whiteface
common
Leucorrhinia proxima, Red-waisted Whiteface
1 male netted
TM, Annette Manolis, Lynn and Sandy Frink
6
- 26-27
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
San Jacinto Mtns
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
some
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
some
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one female
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
some
S. illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
some
S. corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
some
Tramea onusta, Red Saddlebags
some
JC
6
- 21
BUTTE COUNTY
visited only bogs and meadows up in the mountains -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
surprisingly low numbers
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
surprisingly low numbers
Tanypteryx hageni, Black Petaltail
3-4 seen; male and female collected for first county records
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
a female netted and released, 1-2 males seen
*Somatochlora semicircularis, Mountain Emerald*
a female for a first county record; first seen in CA in '99
TM, Jim Snowden & Vern Oswald
6
- 21
SONOMA COUNTY
all at Lake Ralphine, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma spp, Bluet species
a few, probably Tule Bluet
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
a few
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
a male netted
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
3-4 seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
many males seen - rt. hind wing of one had with just a narrow `hour- glass'
dark patch!
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one male
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
a few males seen
- - -
at Bigsnest Pond this month, Sebastopol
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few in Biggs' backyard, near Bigsnest Pond but not at it
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
a few
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
many
I. perparva, Western Forktail
many
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
some males and females at Bigsnest Pond, Sebastopol
Aeshna spp.? Darner species
1-2 seen at Bigsnest Pond, not Blue-eyed Darners
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
some males seen
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
quite a few males and a few females
KB
6
- 19
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
all at Big Dalton Canyon -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
lots
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
only one
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
only one
Paltothemis lineatipes, Red Rock Skimmer
only one
there are usually quite a few good dragonflies, but there was hardly anything
there
there should have been Argia hinei, but the place where I found them before has
been drained for construction
JC
6
- 16
BUTTE COUNTY
Upper Bidwell Park, Chico -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
abundant
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
abundant
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Enallagma spp?, Bluet of unknown species
very few
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
common
Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail
very common
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
2 seen along creek
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
a male seen
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
a female seen
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
5-6 seen
L. lydia, Common Whitetail
a male along the creek
L. pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
3-4 seen
L. saturata, Flame Skimmer
three males along the creek
*Paltothemis lineatipes, Red Rock Skimmer*
a male along the creek; first seen in CA in `99
- - -
these at Dry Creek at Hwy 149
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
common
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
a few seen
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
about 10 seen
Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon
a couple seen
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male patrolling
Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer
one male patrolling
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
a few females seen
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
common, many young ones in the weeds away from the creek
L. saturata, Flame Skimmer
4-5 males
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
a number of patrolling males
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
one seen perched
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
one along Hwy 149 nearby
- - -
at Cherokee Canal at Hwy 162, south of Richvale -
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
fairly common
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
one male patrolling
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
about 10 seen
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
a few over nearby rice fields
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
two seen
TM
6
- 14/18
COLUSA COUNTY
near intersection of Bear Creek and Highway 20 -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
common
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
common
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
fairly common (a male collected for first Colusa specimen)
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
3 males
*Anax walshinghami, Giant Darner*
3-4, all males except for one female, first seen in CA in `99
Erpetogomphus compositus, White-belted Ringtail
common, even abundant!
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
about 8-10
*Progomphus borealis, Gray Sanddragon*
fairly common - one found just emerged next to its exuvia, first seen in CA in
`99
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
fairly common
*Brechmorhoga mendax, Pale-faced Clubskimmer*
fairly common, first seen in CA in `99
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
1 male seen
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
1-2 males seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
9 males seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
abundant
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
2-3
K&DB &/or AR&TM
6
- 13-16
LASSEN CO.
collected at Susan River @ Hwy 395
*Calopteryx aequabilis, River Jewelwing*
just one! A new county record; first seen in CA in `99
- - -
MODOC COUNTY
all at Surprise Valley Hot Springs, 5 mi. E Cedarvile &/or Ash Creek
F&W Area -
Argia alberta, Paiute Dancer
some
Enallagma clausum, Alkali Bluet
some
Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail
some
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
some
Libellula composita, Bleached Skimmer
new county record
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
some
Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer
some
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
some
*Libellula subornata, Desert Whitetail*
first seen in CA in `99
- - -
PLUMAS CO.
all at Willow Lake, near Chester -
*Coenagrion resolutum, Taiga Bluet*
in good numbers; new county record; first seen in CA in '99
*Nehalennia irene, Sedge Sprite*
one; first seen in CA in '99
[note: no Aeshna, Darners at all!]
Leucorrhinia hudsonica, Hudsonian Whiteface
7 collected
*Leucorrhinia proxima, Red-waisted Whiteface*
first seen in CA in '99; only one (male) found; *new early flight date - it
is the just the 2nd ever found in CA!
*Libellula julia, Chalk-fronted Corporal*
new county record; first seen in CA in '99
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
abundant
- - -
SHASTA CO.
Cedar Creek along Hwy. 299, 4 mi. SW Round Mountain -
Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail
collected
- - -
TEHAMA COUNTY
Wilson Lake near Chester -
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
new county record
*Cordulia shurtleffii, American Emerald*
new county record; first seen in CA in '99
Libellula julia, Chalk-fronted Corporal
collected
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
collected
AR
6
- 13
SHASTA COUNTY
McArthur Swamp/Big Lake near McArthur -
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
a few
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
fairly common
Aeshna californica, California Darner
fairly common
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
fairly common
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
abundant
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
abundant
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
a few
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
a few
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
one and only one!
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
a few
K&DB
6
- 12
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Widow Springs Pond, Mt. Shasta Forest, near McCloud
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
many
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
a few
Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer
a few
K&DB
6
- 10
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Lake Earl -
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
ten including 1 female
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
1 pair copulating; common in tall grass near lake, many immatures - county
record
Aeshna californica, California Darner
1 pair copulating; few flushed from grassy areas
the only things flying in this cold, foggy coastal climate
DP
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Squaw Valley Road, about 2 mi S of McCloud (Soda Springs?): 1 male Common
Whitetail.
BD
6
- 9
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Deer Creek at Scott Road in E. Sacramento County -
Enallagma spp?, Bluet of unknown species
some
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some
*Telebasis salva, Desert Firetail*
uncommon; first seen in CA in `99
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1-2 patrolling males
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
5-6 males patrolling
L. lydia, Common Whitetail
common, 20 patrolling males
L. pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
2-3 males patrolling
L. saturata, Flame Skimmer
fairly common, 10-15 patrolling males
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
common, 20 patrolling males
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
one male patrolling
TM
6
- 8
SONOMA COUNTY
pond along Pine Flat Rd, out of Windsor near Madrone Audubon's Mayacamas
Mountain Sanctuary -
Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing
one male netted
Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer
one male seen
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some seen, netted
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
many present and netted
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some seen and netted
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
some seen and netted
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
one seen
Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail
many seen but none netted
Aeshna spp?, Mosaic Darner species unknown
one female seen ovipositing, may have been a Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa);
one male seen
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few seen
Epitheca canis, Beaverpond Baskettail
some seen, including watching a 12" bass jump and almost take one!
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
males and females seen and netted
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
many males and females seen
Libellula nodisticta , Hoary Skimmer
one male seen and photographed, a county record
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
many males seen; one female
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
many males seen, one netted
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
males and females seen and netted
KB, DE, DH, JD
6
- 7
PLACER COUNTY
Bruce Webb's home in Granite Bay
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a bright male in his front yard when it had been a poor ode day in the field
due to wind, etc.!
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
a female
TM, BW
6
- 7
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento, observer's backyard
Anax junius?, Darner sp?
one, probably this species, seen briefly at a distance
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
1 male seen
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
two seen
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
foraging "flock" of close to 200 over the yard most of the afternoon;
first big wave of the summer (NONE seen for weeks in yard)
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
2-3 seen
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
one female seen
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
2-3 with Pantala flock
TM
6
- 6
LASSEN COUNTY
near Wendel -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few in Amadee Canyon
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
15-20 around a small man-made pond near geothermal pumps, a tandem pair
collected; first Lassen County record
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
male collected; first Lassen County specimen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
male at Fleming Unit of the Honey Lake Wildlife Area
*Sympetrum pallipes, Striped Meadowhawk*
one netted at Amadee Canyon; first seen in CA in `99
- - -
Dakin Unit of the Honey Lake Wildlife Area -
*Lestes dryas, Emerald Spreadwing*
fairly common; first seen in CA in `99
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
fairly common
*Enallagma clausum, Alkali Bluet*
fairly common, first seen in CA in `99
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common
Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider
one seen perched at close range
TM, BW
6
- 5
LASSEN COUNTY
Red Rock Canyon near Hallelujah Junction -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
some seen
Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel
fairly common
*Enallagma anna, River Bluet*
male netted; first seen in CA in `99
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
male netted
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common
Aeshna californica, California Darner
3 seen, male collected for Lassen County specimen
TM, BW
6
- 5
SONOMA COUNTY
Airport Business Park Ponds, Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
many present and netted
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
some seen and netted
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common, many tenerals
Aeshna spp?, Mosaic Darner species unknown
1-3 seen
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
many seen and netted
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
one male seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
one male seen
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one male seen
K&DB, Peewee Audubon Dragonfly walk (~40 attendees)
6
- 5
PLUMAS COUNTY
Butterfly Valley near Quincy -
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
common, many tenerals
*Amphiagrion abbreviatum, Western Red Damsel*
fairly common, breeding; first seen in Ca in `99
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
a male netted; bluets were relatively uncommon
Aeshna spp?, Mosaic Darner species unknown
a few seen
Tanypteryx hageni Black Petaltail
about 10 seen, including an ovipositing female
Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail
ONE found recently emerged next to its exuvia; last year in July this was the
common dragonfly in the area, so we were definitely at the beginning of their
season
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
one female seen
*Leucorrhinia hudsonica, Hudsonian Whiteface*
about 8-10 seen; first seen in CA in `99
*Leucorrhinia intacta, Dot-tailed Whiteface*
very common, the second most common dragonfly after next species listed; first
seen in CA in `99
*Libellula quadrimaculata, Four-spotted Skimmer*
abundant, 100s seen (only saw a few there last July); first seen in CA in `99
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
a male seen
TM, BW
6
- 2
SONOMA COUNTY
Lake Ralphine, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma spp , Bluet
a few
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
I. perparva, Western Forktail
a few seen
Epitheca canis, Beaverpond Baskettail
possibly one
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
5
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
15 males seen, one female
KB
MAY
5
- 30
TEHAMA COUNTY
localities as noted -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
very common, Paynes Cr.
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
common, Finley Lk.
Anax junius, Green Darner
fairly common, Finley Lk.
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
fairly common, Paynes Cr.
Octogomphus specularis, Grappletail
fairly common; Paynes Cr.
Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail
3 seen (2 caught), Antelope Cr.
Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser
two seen (1 caught), Paynes Cr.
Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer
a few seen (1 caught), Finley Lk.
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
common, Finley Lk.
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
common, Finley Lk.
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
common, Finley Lk.
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
two seen, Paynes Cr.
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
common, Finley Lk.
DN
5
- 29/30
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Dos Palmas, near North Shore, Salton Sea -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
one seen on 29th
*Argia alberta, Paiute Dancer*
males and females collected, first seen in `99
*A. moesta , Powdered Dancer*
a few males collected, first seen in `99
*A. sedula , Blue-ringed Dancer*
males and females collected, first seen in `99
A. vivida , Vivid Dancer
males and females collected
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
many
*Ischnura barberi, Desert Forktail*
males and females of many color forms collected, first seen in `99
*Ischnura hastata, Citrine Forktail*
males and females collected, first seen in `99
*Ischnura ramburii, Rambur's Forktail*
males and females collected, first seen in `99;
^ CA STATE RECORD! ^
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
one male seen
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
a few
*Brachymesia furcata, Red-tailed Pennant*
1-3 seen, 1 young male collected, first seen in `99
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
many
Libellula comanche, Comanche Skimmer
one male collected
*Libellula composita, Bleached Skimmer*
several males, some young, first seen in `99
L. luctuosa , Widow Skimmer
one seen
L. saturata ,Flame Skimmer
one male seen
*Macrodiplax balteata, Marl Pennant*
many males seen and collected, first seen in `99
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
abundant
*Pantala flavescens, Wandering Glider*
some males collected, first seen in `99
*Pantala hymenaea, Spot-winged Glider*
some males collected, first seen in `99
also seen at Butterbredt Springs May 29, T&AM
*Perithemis intensa, Mexican Amberwing*
one young male seen, first seen in `99
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
one collected
Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags
some males collected
*Tramea onusta , Red Saddlebags*
some males collected, first seen in `99
JC, K&DB, T&AM, RGfamily, Joseph
5
- 29
BUTTE COUNTY
localities as noted -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
rather common, Chico Creek
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
common, Chico Creek
*Argia lugens, Sooty Dancer*
common, Chico Creek, first seen in CA in `99
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
common, Chico Creek
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
common, Horseshoe Lk.
Anax junius, Green Darner
fairly common, Horseshoe Lk.
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
several seen (2 caught), Chico Cr.
Octogomphus specularis, Grappletail
fairly common, Chico Cr.
Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail
1 seen (& caught), Chico Cr.
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
common, Horseshoe Lk.
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
common, Horseshoe Lk.
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
common, Horseshoe Lk.
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
common, Horseshoe Lk.
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
two seen, along Chico Creek
*Tramea lacerata, Black Saddlebags*
fairly common, Horseshoe Lk.; first seen in CA in `99
DN
5
- 29
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
along the Mohave River at Victorville -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
a few rubyspots
*Argia nahuana, Aztec Dancer*
a female, first seen in CA in `99
Ischnura denticollis, Swift Forktail
many
T&AM
5
- 26
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Navarro River, along Hwy 128 about 7 miles inland (by road) from Hwy 1 -
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
a few seen, collected
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common, some collected
Ischnura erratica, Swift Forktail
fairly common, some collected
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common, some collected
Aeshna californica, California Darner
small numbers, a couple collected
(Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
possibly 1-2 seen)
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
a few seen
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
a few seen
Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk
a couple of tenerals collected
Camp 2 Tenmile Road about .5 mile E of Hwy 1
small swampy area and floodplain marsh along the north bank of the Ten Mile
River
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
one seen
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
one collected
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few seen
Enallagma, spp., probably carunculatum, Tule Bluet?
a few seen
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
a few seen, collected
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
1-2 seen
*Ophiogomphus bison, Bison Snaketail*
a teneral, collected, first seen in CA in `99
Aeshna californica, California Darner
a few seen
AR, GK, TM
5
- 23
YUBA COUNTY.
near Browns Valley -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot
1
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
common, many tenerals; a first county sight record
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common
Gomphidae spp, Clubtail
2 gomphids, but only fleeting glimpses, most likely Pacific Clubtails
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
2-3
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
3-4
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
4 - another county sight record
Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer
1
TM
5
- 22
NAPA COUNTY
Samuel Spring &/or nearby Pope Creek. (Trout Creek was strangely devoid
of Odonata) -
Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing
only 1 male
A. vivida, Vivid Dancer
ABUNDANT!
Argia agrioides, California Dancer
not so abundant
Enallagma spp., Bluets
yet to be keyed out
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
at a little pond
I. perparva, Western Forktail
very few
*Tanypteryx hageni, Black Petaltail*
a fair number, first seen in CA in `99
*Octogomphus specularis, Grappletail*
saw a single male - the first for CA in '99
*Macromia magnifica, Western River Cruiser*
a few, first seen in CA in `99
*Cordulegaster dorsalis, Pacific Spiketail*
one briefly cruised by one of the seeps, the first for CA in `99
Erythemis collocata , Western Pondhawk
at the pond
*Libellula comanche, Comanche Skimmer*
2 seen, first seen in CA in '99 and a county record
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
several males, a few females
*Libellula nodisticta, Hoary Skimmer*
3 seen, 1 male caught, first seen in CA in '99 and a county record
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
1 male, 1 female
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
at the pond
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
2 or 3 males
AR
5
- 16 & 21
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento Bar on the American River near Sacramento -
*Lestes congener, Spotted Spreadwing*
about 15-20, first seen in CA in `99, possibly Black Spreadwing, too, although
none caught
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancers
- common as usual; probably saw California Dancers, too, but again, none caught
to be sure
Enallagma spp., Bluets
none captured; probably Tule and Familiar, as usual
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
common
Ischnura perparva, Western Forktail
many seen
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
a couple of males over the ponds
Epitheca canis, Beaverpond Baskettail
still a few around, about 5-10 seen, some over the ponds, some along the trails
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
females/immatures common in the grassy areas along trails
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
2-3 males over the ponds, one guarding an ovipositing female
*Libellula luctuosa, Widow Skimmer*
the first seen in CA in 99
this species and next were the most common large dragons, 20-30 seen of each,
females and tenerals in the grassy areas away from water, males starting to
"color up" over the ponds
Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer
20-30 seen, most females/tenerals in grassy areas
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
a male along the creek
Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher
the most common small dragon; a few females, lots of males over the ponds (in
aerial dogfights)
*Sympetrum madidum, Red-veined Meadowhawk *
Red-veined Meadowhawk ,
the only meadowhawk seen and first of species noted in CA in `99!
a nice male hanging out in the willow-shaded glades of one of the ponds
TM
5
- 18
SONOMA COUNTY
Sonoma Horticulture Gardens, Azalea Road, Sebastopol -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
hundreds
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1 male
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
~ 6 females
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
~7 males
K&DB, Gloria & Harry Conley
5
- 17
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Ischnura gemina, San Francisco Forktail
dozens
AR, KB, TM
5
- 17
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
Glen Canyon, San Francisco -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancers
abundant
*Ischnura gemina, San Francisco Forktail*
1 female, first seen in CA in '99
Aeshna spp, Mosaic Darner species
1 male
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
1 male
AR, KB, TM
5
- 14
PLACER COUNTY
Secret Ravine at Sculpture Park in Roseville -
Argia emma, Emma's Dancer
a few
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
abundant
Enallagma spp, Bluets
hardly any!
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
collected 4 M, 1 F
Ophiogomphus occidentis, Sinuous Snaketail
numbers are beginning to dwindle; still saw a few
AR
5
- 8 & 7
PLACER COUNTY
except as noted, all found at Secret Ravine at Sculpture Park in Roseville -
Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspots
20+,
*Argia emma, Emma's Dancer*
2 - these looked young; first seen in CA in '99
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancers
100+
Enallagma praevarum, Arroyo Bluet
10-15, record for Placer County, AR collected a few
Enallagma civile, Familiar Bluet
a few, only seen at Granite Bay on Folsom Lake
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
10, some also seen at Granite Bay on Folsom Lake
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
15 or so
Aeshna spp, (probably multicolor)
1-2
Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail
12 seen
*Ophiogomphus occidentis, Sinuous Snaketail*
abundant, 50+ males and females, first seen in CA in '99 & a new PLACER COUNTYrecord
TM, AR, Bruce Webb, Greg Kareofelas
5
- 8 & 5
SONOMA COUNTY
Lake Ralphine, Santa Rosa -
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
abundant, perhaps 1000 seen, several netted and released
Enallagma praevarum, Arroyo Bluet
perhaps 100, a pair collected
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few dozen seen ovipositing
I. perparva, Western Forktail
a few seen ovipositing
Aeshna californica, California Darner
about 6 seen each visit
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
several males
Epitheca canis, Beaverpond Baskettail
24 or so seen
*Gomphus kurilis, Pacific Clubtail*
30 or so seen, all males. 1 collected and scanned (see main website), then
returned and released
first seen in CA in '99
*Libellula forensis, Eight-spotted Skimmer*
first seen in CA in '99
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
2-3 seen, at least one male
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
10 or so seen, all males.
K&DB
5
- 6,
SONOMA COUNTY
Ragle Park, Sebastopol -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few seen ovipositing
I. perparva, Western Forktail
a few seen ovipositing
Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel
about a dozen seen ovipositing, 4 males and 1 pair collected for DNA studies
note: many of these, both male and female had `baseball bat', not `exclamation
marks' on the top of their thoraxes as did some last year from Sacramento area
Aeshna californica, California Darner
6 seen, male netted, examined, released
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
1 male
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1 male
Epitheca canis, Beaverpond Baskettail
20 or so seen
Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk
10 seen
Libellula lydia, Common Whitetail
a male over a pond, another female seen
*Libellula pulchella, Twelve-spotted Skimmer*
2 seen (females or young males); first seen in CA in '99
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
1 female
*Pachydiplax longipennis, Blue Dasher*
3-4 females or young males, first seen in CA in '99
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
one seen!
TM
5
- 3,
KINGS COUNTY
various locations as noted -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
fairly common in Big Tar Canyon, one male collected; the first ever found in
KINGS County
Enallagma spp., Bluet, unidentified species(possibly
E. civile, Familiar Bluet)
seen at a mitigation wetland site south of Corcoran- the first Bluet ever found
in KINGS County
Ischnura cervula , Pacific Forktail
one male collected along the south fork of the Kings River north of Lemoore -
the first ever found in KINGS County
Ischnura denticollis , Black-fronted Forktail
one male collected in the valley in the vicinity of old Tulare Lake bed - the
first ever found in KINGS County
Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner
seen in Big Tar Canyon and in the valley - the first ever found in KINGS County
Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer
one teneral in the valley
Sympetrum corruptum , Variegated Meadowhawk
in the valley - the first ever found in KINGS County
[note: THIS IS THE FIRST SPECIES TO BE RECORDED IN ALL 58 OF CALIFORNIA'S
COUNTIES-kb]
TM
APRIL
4 - 27,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
near the Mayhew Drain on the American River near Sacramento
*Lestes stultus, Black Spreadwing*
1 male netted, the first sighting in CA in `99
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
Aeshna californica, California Darner
1-2
*Aeshna multicolor, Blue-eyed Darner*
1 male netted, the first confirmed sighting in CA in '99
Libelula lydia, Common Whitetail
a male and a female
TM
4 - 24,
YOLOCOUNTY
one only in backyard in Davis and the first one seen in CA in `99 -
*Libellula saturata, Flame Skimmer*
GZ
4 - 23,
SONOMA COUNTY
Bigsnest Wildlife Pond, Sebastopol
all except Cardinal Meadowhawk also seen at Laguna Wetlands, where teneral Variegated Meadowhawks were present
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few seen ovipositing
I. perparva, Western Forktail
a few seen ovipositing
*Zoniagrion exclamationis, Exclamation Damsel*
one male - first seen in CA in `99
Aeshna californica California Darner species
1 male, first seen at Bigsnest Pond in `99
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
2 males, 2 females, ovipositing
KB
4 - 21,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento Bar, Bannister Park on the American River -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
hundreds
Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet
~30
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
hundreds - many more emerging
I. perparva, Western Forktail
~75
Aeshna californica, California Darner
only one male!
Anax junius, Common Green Darner
1-2
Epitheca canis, Beavertail Baskettail
at least 50
*Erythemis collocata, Western Pondhawk*
2 females, the first seen in CA in `99
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
4
TM & KB
4 - 20,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
his Sacramento backyard, first seen in CA in `99 -
*Libellula lydia , Common Whitetail*
TM
4 - 18,
MARINCOUNTY
All except Western Forktail at Five Brooks Pond, Pt. Reyes -
*Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet*
~160 - first sightings in `99
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
~200 - many more emerging
I. perparva, Western Forktail
1 at Naicasio Reservoir
Aeshna californica, California Darner
~ 45 - including pairs in wheel
Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk
one male (only!)
K&DB
4 - 18,
VENTURA COUNTY
near Rose Valley Campground & all except I. cervula at manmade lakes/ponds -
Enallagma cyathigerum, Northern Bluet
several
*Enallagma praevarum, Arroyo Bluet*
several - first CA sighting in `99
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
only found on the creeks
I. perparva, Western Forktail
several
*Anax junius, Common Green Darner*
several - first seen in CA in `99
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
several
JC
4 - 17,
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Aldergrove Marsh, Arcata -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
25-30 males and females
*Ischnura erratica, Swift Forktail*
6-8, males and females - first of `99
TM
4 - 17,
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
All except A. vivida at Nipomo Dunes -
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
one teneral female
along SR 135 at San Antonio Creek
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
several
*Ischnura denticollis, Black-fronted Forktail*
several - first seen in CA in `99
Aeshna californica, California Darner
~6, 2 collected were males
JC
4 - 15,
SONOMA COUNTY
Bigsnest Wildlife Pond, Sebastopol -
*Sympetrum illotum, Cardinal Meadowhawk*
a male - the first seen in CA in `99
KB
14,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento Bar on the American River-
Argia sp?, unidentified Dancer species
about 6-8, probably vivida, most tenerals, seen.
Enallagma sp? , unidentified Bluet species
4-5 seen, probably carunculatum, but none caught
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
fairly common, 30+ seen
I. perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common, 30-40 seen, some females seen ovipositing
*Aeshna californica, California Darner*
5-6 seen, small males coursing over water - first seen in CA in `99
*Epitheca canis, Beavertail Baskettail*
3-4 seen, a brightly-colored immature flushed out of grass and netted (a very weak flyer, probably only hours old) - first seen in CA in `99
TM
4 - 14,
SONOMA COUNTY
Laguna Wetlands, Sebastopol -
*Enallagma carunculatum, Tule Bluet*
4 seen, two in wheel - first seen in CA in `99
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
many seen
I. perparva, Western Forktail
fairly common, many seen, some in wheel
Aeshna sp.?, unidentified Darner species
3 -4 males, coursing low over water, 2-3 probably CA Darners, 1 was much bluer and might have been Blue-eyed Darner
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
2 tenerals
KB
4 - 8,
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Coyote Creek in Anza-Borrego State Park. (Some of these were on the water and some were in the bare branches of desert scrubs.
None were on the cholla!) -
*Hetaerina americana, American Rubyspot*
a few males and females - the first seen in CA in `99
Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer
a few males and females, some teneral, some not
K&DB
4 - 2,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
small vernal pool preserve (George Dunmore Park) along Excelsior Road east of Sacramento
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
*I. perparva, Western Forktail*
one male - the first seen in `99
*Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk*
a teneral + two other dragonflies that were probably the same species - the first confirmed emergence of new dragonflies in `99
TM
4 - 2,
SONOMA COUNTY
Bigsnest Pond, Bloomfield Rd., Sebastopol -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
4 mature males patrolling; 1 mature female; ~8 teneral female
at Laguna Wetlands Park, Laguna de Santa Rosa, Sebastopol
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
first teneral seen leaving Bigsnest Pond; 1 mature male showed up just 10 mins later!
KB
MARCH
3 - 31,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento Bar, American River, Sacramento -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
a few
*Argia vivida, Vivid Dancer*
some tenerals - the first seen in `99
TM
3 - 30,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Cosumnes River Preserve -
Enallagma carunculatum Tule Bluets
common
*Enallagma civile Familiar Bluets*
fairly common, tandem pair collected for CRP voucher specimens; first seen in Ca for `99
Ischnura cervula Pacific Forktails
common
Sympetrum corruptum Variegated Meadowhawk
10
TM
3 - 20,
SONOMA COUNTY
Laguna Wetlands Park, Laguna de Santa Rosa, Sebastopol -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
2 teneral female - one light phase, one dark phase
KB, DB
3 - 12,
SONOMA COUNTY
Laguna Wetlands Park, Sebastopol -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
2 tenerals
KB
3 - 1,
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
ricefields near the Natomas drain -
Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk
1 seen from a distance
[-note that this is the same date as the one seen below- kb]
TM
3 - 1,
SONOMA COUNTY
Laguna Wetlands Park, Sebastopol
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
2 teneral males
#*Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk *
1 (very early) pair ovipositing [-note: perhaps migrants???? - geese seen flying north earlier this day], first ovipositing dragonflies seen in
CA in `99
KB, DB
FEBRUARY
2 - 28,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Nicholas Flat, in the Santa Monica Mountains -
Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail
three: two males and one teneral
JC
2 - 27,
SONOMA COUNTY
Laguna Wetlands Park, Sebastopol -
*Ischnura cervula, Pacific Forktail*
very first newly emerged damselfly seen in 1999 in California - 1 (and one only) teneral male
KB
JANUARY
1 - ?first week,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
UCLA campus, presumably over-wintering, first dragonfly sighting in CA in `99 -
*Sympetrum corruptum, Variegated Meadowhawk*
JC
underlined= county record,
*=first seen flying in 1999
[ed. Note: Andy Rehn has seen (or heard) of early flight dates of S. corruptum almost every year and one year he even caught a Variegated M. on January 2, right after a warm southern storm.]
Contributions of sightings have been made by these people, please contact Kathy Biggs if you have questions:
KB=Kathy Biggs; DB=Dave Biggs
RAB=Bob
Behrstock
BC=Bob Claypole; PC=Patti Claypole
JC=Jeff Cole
BD=Bruce Deuel
JD=Joannie
Dranginis
DE=Doug Ellis
RGFAmily=
Rosser Garrison family
CH=Chris Heaivilin
DH=David Hofmann
GK=Greg
Kareofelas
RL=Ron Lyons
TM=Tim & Annette Manolis
RM=Rod Miller
DN=David Nunnallee
DP=Dennis
Paulson
AR=Andy Rehn
BW=Bruce
Webb
GZ=Gary Zamzow
Thank-you for your interest.
