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June 11, 2016 — Waukesha County

Lapham Peak Prairie Area Between CTH C and Cushing Park Road

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 individual
Spatterdock Darner (Rhionaeschna mutata)
Photographed
1 individual. On Ice Age Trail, approximately 8:30 am. Perched in shrubbery approximately 6 feet off of the ground. Transition zone between wood lot and open prairie. Not certain which Rhionaeschna species this is.
Photo of Spatterdock Darner
Photo of Spatterdock Darner
Photo of Spatterdock Darner
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
2 individuals; neither fully mature
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
3 individuals; 2 fully mature, 1 teneral
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 individual; not fully mature
Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas)
Photographed
1 individual; teneral. Not certain of this ID
Photo of Emerald Spreadwing