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May 6, 2024 — Waukesha County

Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
Possibly as many as 10 individuals seen along the pines and on the trail that parallels the north side of the lake.
Photo of Springtime Darner
Photo of Springtime Darner
Photo of Springtime Darner
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Netted and released
At least two.
Photo of Dusky Clubtail
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Netted and released
Several immatures seen. Wing venation shows three cells in one photo. Subgenital plate appears to show two short round lobes, not connected or pointed. But, photo is poor.
Photo of Dot-tailed Whiteface
Photo of Dot-tailed Whiteface
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
Photo of Four-spotted Skimmer
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed