August 15, 2026 — Waupaca County
Hartman Creek SP. Did the trail around Allen Lake, and Hartman Lake. Arrived mid morning to mostly sun but clouds moved in around noon.
Hartman Creek SP. Did the trail around Allen Lake, and Hartman Lake. Arrived mid morning to mostly sun but clouds moved in around noon.
Swamp Spreadwing (Lestes vigilax)
Photographed
Seen 3 on edge of Allen Lake. Not far from fishing pier.
Photographed
Seen 3 on edge of Allen Lake. Not far from fishing pier.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Seen a pair of males by dam on Hartman Lake.
Observed
Seen a pair of males by dam on Hartman Lake.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A decent amount around the grasses on Allen Lake.
Observed
A decent amount around the grasses on Allen Lake.
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
Seen 3 or 4 males on Allen Lake.
Observed
Seen 3 or 4 males on Allen Lake.
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Photographed
Seen 6 or 8, both sexes. Some on both lake edges.
Photographed
Seen 6 or 8, both sexes. Some on both lake edges.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
5 or 6 flying on Hartman Lake.
Observed
5 or 6 flying on Hartman Lake.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
5 total. Both sexes seen around Hartman.
Observed
5 total. Both sexes seen around Hartman.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
1 perched female and seen a handful flying in Hartman.
Photographed
1 perched female and seen a handful flying in Hartman.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
A dozen or so on Allen Lake.
Observed
A dozen or so on Allen Lake.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
Seen just one nearly mature male on edge of Hartman.
Photographed
Seen just one nearly mature male on edge of Hartman.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Photographed
Seen 4 total. 3 males including a pair in wheel that flew to tree tops. A photo I want so bad!
Photographed
Seen 4 total. 3 males including a pair in wheel that flew to tree tops. A photo I want so bad!
Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)
Photographed
Counted 8 males mostly flying on the banks and landing briefly.
Photographed
Counted 8 males mostly flying on the banks and landing briefly.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
A dozen between both trails.
Observed
A dozen between both trails.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Very abundant! Easily 20-25 on the section we walked on Hartman Lake. Photographed a pair in wheel for the first time.
Photographed
Very abundant! Easily 20-25 on the section we walked on Hartman Lake. Photographed a pair in wheel for the first time.