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Dragonfly Field Day at J2E Tree Farm - July 13, 2025

On July 13, 2025, 12 attendees joined expert odontologists Jim Johnson and Cary Kerst for a Field Day with Dragonflies at J2E Tree Farm. Participants explored two ponds and a seasonal wetland at the Tree Farm, and caught and identified a total of 14 different species of dragonflies and damselflies.    

Luckiamute Watershed Council (J2E Tree Farm) Species Summary

Damselflies

Boreal Bluet, Enallagma boreale
Tule Bluet, Enallagma carunculatum 
Pacific Forktail, Ischnura cervula
Western Forktail, Ischnura perparva 

Dragonflies

Common Green Darner, Anax junius
Blue-eyed Darner, Rhionaeschna multicolor 
Eight-spotted Skimmer, Libellula forensis
Widow Skimmer, Libellula luctuosa
Flame Skimmer, Libellula saturata
Common Whitetail, Plathemis lydia
Blue Dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis 
Black Saddlebags, Tramea lacerata
Dot-tailed Whiteface, Leucorrhinia intacta
Red-veined Meadowhawk, Sympetrum madidum

Total Identified Species: 14

A special thank you to Benton Soil & Water Conservation District for providing funding that made this event free of charge to all participants!