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July 24, 2023 — Waukesha County

Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail. Trail into an area with a creek, marshy area, and marl pits.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 fly by
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
a few
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
several tenerals
Banded Pennant (Celithemis fasciata)
Collected
3-4 males. 1 male collected for WI state collection.
Photo of Banded Pennant
Photo of Banded Pennant
Photo of Banded Pennant
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
a couple
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Photographed
1 adult and a few tenerals
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
1 male
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Observed
1 male
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
a few
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
a few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
a few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
several
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
1 male
Slender Bluet (Enallagma traviatum westfalli)
Netted and released
a pair in tandem
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Observed
a few