July 1, 2025 — Sauk County
Millpond in Leland, south end, near the dam
Millpond in Leland, south end, near the dam
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
one
Observed
one
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
several with other species out in the center of the millpond, which is covered with algae scum
Observed
several with other species out in the center of the millpond, which is covered with algae scum
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
several with other species out in the center of the millpond, which is covered with algae scum
Observed
several with other species out in the center of the millpond, which is covered with algae scum
Carolina Saddlebags (Tramea carolina)
Observed
This red Tramea came close to me, sometimes too close, not out over the center where most of the other skimmers were. I got some photos. The wing pattern, face color, and hamules visible in one photo indicate carolina over onusta to me.
Observed
This red Tramea came close to me, sometimes too close, not out over the center where most of the other skimmers were. I got some photos. The wing pattern, face color, and hamules visible in one photo indicate carolina over onusta to me.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
one
Observed
one
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
a few males and a female
Observed
a few males and a female
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
many, the most abundant species on the pond including tenerals
Observed
many, the most abundant species on the pond including tenerals