July 8, 2012 — Milwaukee County
My backyard in Glendale, Milwaukee County near a creek that runs off the Milwaukee River. I did observe a dragonfly about the size of a darner but much darker in color than the Common Green. I didn't get a good enough look or photo to determine exact species.
My backyard in Glendale, Milwaukee County near a creek that runs off the Milwaukee River. I did observe a dragonfly about the size of a darner but much darker in color than the Common Green. I didn't get a good enough look or photo to determine exact species.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
2 males.
Observed
2 males.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
4 males and 2 females, with one couple mating and another in tandem. (2 photos)
Photographed
4 males and 2 females, with one couple mating and another in tandem. (2 photos)
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
7 males, 3 females, 1 juvenile male.
Observed
7 males, 3 females, 1 juvenile male.
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Photographed
1 male.
Photographed
1 male.
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)
Observed
2 males.
Observed
2 males.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
3 males, 1 female.
Observed
3 males, 1 female.