August 27, 2012 — Milwaukee County
My backyard in Glendale, near the Milwaukee River. I observed an unidentified mosaic darner this afternoon but could not narrow down the species.
My backyard in Glendale, near the Milwaukee River. I observed an unidentified mosaic darner this afternoon but could not narrow down the species.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
1 Male.
Observed
1 Male.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Observed
Several, with one mating pair.
Observed
Several, with one mating pair.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
1 patrolling the treetops.
Observed
1 patrolling the treetops.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
1 female.
Observed
1 female.
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)
Photographed
1 worn male, being harassed by a mosaic darner. (1 photo)
Photographed
1 worn male, being harassed by a mosaic darner. (1 photo)