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August 12, 2026 — Outagamie County

Sunset Park. Walked river edge, along creek, around pond then looped back. More clouds and haze than sun, but quite hot.

Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Seen around half a dozen in creek. Both sexes.
Photo of Ebony Jewelwing
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis)
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15-20 seen mostly around tree line near river. A number in tandem.
Photo of Blue-fronted Dancer
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Numerous throughout walk. One pair in wheel.
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
Seen 1 male briefly near river.
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
5 seen near river edge.
Photo of Tule Bluet
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
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6 total. 5 flushing in open grassy area near creek. Seen 1 flying on pond.
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Just one young female seen.
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
Around 10 flying around lily pads on the river. Mostly male.
Photo of Eastern Amberwing
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
1 female lurking in tall grass around pond.
Photo of Eastern Pondhawk
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)
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Seen it briefly fly by pond and go down in grass. Was able to lean in and find it for a decent look.
Photo of Spot-winged Glider
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed
1 flushed in open grassy area. Didn’t pursue it much more.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
3 total near creek. A pair in wheel, and one flew into trees.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
1 perched in a bad spot for a pic around pond.
Photo of Widow Skimmer