July 14, 2024 — Walworth County
Lulu Lake State Natural Area. A very brief survey in the early afternoon. 1-1:45pm.
Lulu Lake State Natural Area. A very brief survey in the early afternoon. 1-1:45pm.
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Observed
One female. Seen
Observed
One female. Seen
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few in tandem
Observed
A few in tandem
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Northern Spreadwing (Lestes disjunctus)
Photographed
I believe this is a Northern based on the teeth appearing more equal, the rear tooth seemingly more pointed (admittedly not as clear as I would like). The close-up has been edited to show increased contrast. Abdomen segment 2 shows some dark on the distal third but entire segment largely pruinose. The apical notch appears slightly pinched. I could certainly be convinced toward Sweetflag however.
Photographed
I believe this is a Northern based on the teeth appearing more equal, the rear tooth seemingly more pointed (admittedly not as clear as I would like). The close-up has been edited to show increased contrast. Abdomen segment 2 shows some dark on the distal third but entire segment largely pruinose. The apical notch appears slightly pinched. I could certainly be convinced toward Sweetflag however.