May 26, 2025 — Dane County
Wetland/native plant restoration park immediately off of Old Middleton Road in Madison.
Wetland/native plant restoration park immediately off of Old Middleton Road in Madison.
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Photographed
only one male observed, whereas two weeks ago there many including mating pairs
Photographed
only one male observed, whereas two weeks ago there many including mating pairs
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
first of the season for me, a couple of males
Observed
first of the season for me, a couple of males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Observed
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Photographed
one mature male, identified by close-up photo of cerci, first of the season for me
Photographed
one mature male, identified by close-up photo of cerci, first of the season for me
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
one mature male
Observed
one mature male
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
first of the year for me, one young male, didn't stick around for a photo
Observed
first of the year for me, one young male, didn't stick around for a photo