May 13, 2024 — Waukesha County
Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve. Clubtails very abundant along the trail that parallels the north side of the lake. While I didn't identify every one, Dusky, then Ashy were more common. I only saw one Lancet.
Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve. Clubtails very abundant along the trail that parallels the north side of the lake. While I didn't identify every one, Dusky, then Ashy were more common. I only saw one Lancet.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
Three to four seen in a depression/ meadow surrounded by Pine and Cedar. One found patrolling low along the lake edge.
Netted and released
Three to four seen in a depression/ meadow surrounded by Pine and Cedar. One found patrolling low along the lake edge.
Ashy Clubtail (Phanogomphus lividus)
Netted and released
Appendages, abdomen markings, convex rear edged occiput, eye color support id
Netted and released
Appendages, abdomen markings, convex rear edged occiput, eye color support id
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Netted and released
Appendages, abdomen markings, eye color, wavy rear edged occiput (female), subgenital plate support id
Netted and released
Appendages, abdomen markings, eye color, wavy rear edged occiput (female), subgenital plate support id
Lancet Clubtail (Phanogomphus exilis)
Netted and released
Hamule, straight rear edge of occiput, eye color and appendages support id.
Netted and released
Hamule, straight rear edge of occiput, eye color and appendages support id.
Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)
Netted and released
I found three along the trail that parallels the lake near an opening to the north where there are scattered cedars. This species unlike Common Baskettail prefers to fly very low in my observation.
Netted and released
I found three along the trail that parallels the lake near an opening to the north where there are scattered cedars. This species unlike Common Baskettail prefers to fly very low in my observation.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
4-5
Observed
4-5
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Abundant
Observed
Abundant
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
Three
Observed
Three
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Several
Observed
Several
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
Two
Observed
Two
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Photographed
One
Photographed
One
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
As many as 10. All tenerals.
Observed
As many as 10. All tenerals.