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July 20, 2025 — Waukesha County

Mukwonago R at bridge along river.

Swamp Spreadwing (Lestes vigilax)
Photographed
a few perching in taller nearshore vegetation
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few
Lilypad Forktail (Ischnura kellicotti)
Photographed
2-4 Noted perched upon lilypads ~15 ft from shore
Photo of Lilypad Forktail
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
Moderate number
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Photographed
Moderate number
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Photographed
A few perching on deeper vegetation and on the dirt at the entry point
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
2-3 overflying the shoreline
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
A few overflying the shore
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
A few perching on lilypads and short nearshore vegetation
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Photographed
A few seen perching on waist high vegetation away from the water
Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)
Photographed
4-5+ perching and protecting their territory
Photo of Slaty Skimmer
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few