June 29, 2024 — Dane County
Ickes Boardwalk in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. It is an open area kept moist by a seepage, filled with horsetails, surrounded by woods.
Ickes Boardwalk in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. It is an open area kept moist by a seepage, filled with horsetails, surrounded by woods.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Observed
Swamp Darner (Epiaeschna heros)
Observed
two flew overhead back and forth, sometimes quite close, giving good views through binoculars but avoiding nets and at least my camera!
Observed
two flew overhead back and forth, sometimes quite close, giving good views through binoculars but avoiding nets and at least my camera!
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
flying high, back and forth over the swampy opening
Observed
flying high, back and forth over the swampy opening
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
on the boardwalk at our feet
Observed
on the boardwalk at our feet
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)
Photographed
just at the edge of the woods/swamp boundary, at least four males!
Photographed
just at the edge of the woods/swamp boundary, at least four males!
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Observed
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
Observed