July 11, 2026 — Dane County
It is a typical public park with playground equipment and large mowed playing fields, less than half a mile west of Lake Mendota. There is a large pond in the middle of the park.
It is a typical public park with playground equipment and large mowed playing fields, less than half a mile west of Lake Mendota. There is a large pond in the middle of the park.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
I forgot to add this photograph to my previously submitted checklist. It was surprising enough of a find (uncommon species to find in this county, never in this location before, and at a pond rather than flowing water) that I thought proof would should be on the record!
Photographed
I forgot to add this photograph to my previously submitted checklist. It was surprising enough of a find (uncommon species to find in this county, never in this location before, and at a pond rather than flowing water) that I thought proof would should be on the record!