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September 13, 2018 — Waukesha County

N of NN W of Mukwonago.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several seen patrolling the lake
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Observed
One seen patrolling the lake. Along vegetation opposite lake. It hovered for a few seconds and I was able to see the characteristic side stripe
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Many around the lake and swim pond.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
Few perched on taller vegetation and higher in brush along the shore of the lake.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
Several seen. The one imaged was as teneral just emerged. Swim pond. Exuvia seen in lover R of second image.
Photo of Black Saddlebags
Photo of Black Saddlebags
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Few seen in pond and lake vegetation
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Several patrolling and landing on either the same vegetation or proximate vegetation.
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
Several patrolling and forming tandems over the swim pond. Two were perched in low vegetation 25-30 ft from the lake.
Photo of Wandering Glider
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Several patrolling and landing on either the same vegetation or proximate vegetation.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
One seen in vegetation on E side of the lake.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Many in nearshore vegetation and shore vegetation close to the water.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Photographed
Few seen perched on nearshore vegetation
Photo of Familiar Bluet