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August 26, 2020 — Waukesha County

Mukwonago R at bridge along river.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
1 Patrolling the river
Photo of Common Green Darner
Fawn Darner (Boyeria vinosa)
Photographed
Several patrolling the river bank probing brush, roots, vegetation. Netted 2 and released. There were clearly several more
Photo of Fawn Darner
Photo of Fawn Darner
Photo of Fawn Darner
Photo of Fawn Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Observed
One patrolling the river
Arrow Clubtail (Stylurus spiniceps)
Photographed
One patrolling the pool just below the bridge. Observed over several days. The best doc-shot was posted. Seemed to appear around 1600 when the sun was low and reflecting off the pool. Heavy shadows.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
A few along the road and along the river bank.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
A few seen at the first lake access along the road. Perching on offshore vegetation.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few in the brush near the car park.
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Observed
One seen near the bridge in brush
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
A few seen perched on overhanging vegetation. Addressing the season - Their numbers were low as compared to the previous 5 yrs. Later in the day several were perched together on the same branch sunning
Photo of American Rubyspot
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few seen perched on overhanging vegetation. Addressing the season - Their numbers were low as compared to the previous 5 yrs.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Several seen in vegetation
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
Several seen on nearshore vegetation at the lake
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
A few were seen on nearshore vegetation and lily pads at the lake
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Observed
Moderate number perched on nearshore and overhanging vegetation