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June 16, 2013 — Kenosha County

Lincoln Park - City park with pond and stream in Kenosha.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
10+ Green Darners flying over pond, 2 pairs flying in tandem
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
About half dozen Black Saddlebags flying over pond surface
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
In less than a week the Blue Dasher population is well established with many males and females around the pond.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
First Eastern Amberwings spotted, saw maybe three (1 photo)
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Observed
Two Red Saddlebags flying, last year was the first time I'd seen them at this location.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
Couple more newly emerged Twelve-Spotted Skimmers in a grassy area around the pond and resting on an arborvitae. I didn't notice more than one flying in the area. (1 photo)