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June 7, 2022 — Washington County

Cattail marsh / wetland in the Kettle Moraine State Forest along Hwy 28, east of Oak Drive.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A couple of ovipositing pairs and 3 to 5 males on patrol.
Spatterdock Darner (Rhionaeschna mutata)
Photographed
Saw one male in flight and photographed one immature male perched in the shade near the ground. Collected one exuvia.
Photo of Spatterdock Darner
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
At least two seen in flight.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Several, including mating pairs.
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
At least 2.
Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus)
Photographed
At least one teneral.