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.
Blue-fronted Dancer (
Argia apicalis)
Photographed
15-20 seen mostly around tree line near river. A number in tandem.
Eastern Forktail (
Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Numerous throughout walk. One pair in wheel.
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
Seen 1 male briefly near river.
Tule Bluet (
Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
5 seen near river edge.
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
6 total. 5 flushing in open grassy area near creek. Seen 1 flying on pond.
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Just one young female seen.
Eastern Amberwing (
Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
Around 10 flying around lily pads on the river. Mostly male.
Eastern Pondhawk (
Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
1 female lurking in tall grass around pond.
Spot-winged Glider (
Pantala hymenaea)
Photographed
Seen it briefly fly by pond and go down in grass. Was able to lean in and find it for a decent look.
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.