May 7, 2023 — Ozaukee County
Clubhouse pond at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
At least 6 ovipositing pairs and a few singles. One photo captured four ovipositing pairs in a single frame. 63 degrees just after 11 am. When I returned around 3pm the temperature had dropped to 56 and there was only one male to be seen.
Variegated Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum corruptum)
Photographed
At least one ovipositing pair was photographed in close proximity to a pair of Common Green Darners.
Southern Spreadwing (
Lestes australis)
Photographed
One male was seen in the morning, but not later in the afternoon.