April 14, 2024 — Dane County
Large sink pond surrounded by field/prairie at the corner of Mineral Point Rd and Timber Lane.
Large sink pond surrounded by field/prairie at the corner of Mineral Point Rd and Timber Lane.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
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many, at least 10, patrolling males and ovipositing couples
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many, at least 10, patrolling males and ovipositing couples
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
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The only thing other than A. junius I was hoping for was Variegated Meadowhawk - so I was startled and confused when a spreadwing suddenly appeared. It looks like a female Southern Spreadwing, and I believe that is the only species that makes sense in mid-April
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The only thing other than A. junius I was hoping for was Variegated Meadowhawk - so I was startled and confused when a spreadwing suddenly appeared. It looks like a female Southern Spreadwing, and I believe that is the only species that makes sense in mid-April