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June 22, 2022 — Ozaukee County

Birchwood Hills Nature Area

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
At least two ovipositing pairs and a few single males patrolling.
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Observed
One individual in the prairie near the creek.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Several in flight over the pond, including a few ovipositing pairs.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
Several (at least 10).
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
Several males and females
Photo of Common Whitetail
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Several.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
Saw at least two immature adults.
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Observed
Several, including ovipositing pairs. Some may have been Carolina.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Several
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
One immature adult.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few mature males and a couple of tenerals.
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
Saw one male on the west side of the pond.
Photo of Azure Bluet
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Several males and females.
Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas)
Photographed
One female in the prairie to the south of the pond, near the creek.
Photo of Emerald Spreadwing
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Photographed
One teneral, seen along the trail to the pond.