October 2, 2026 — Dane County
Koshkonong Creek, winding shallow area with lots of logs
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
1 male 1 female
Smoky Rubyspot (
Hetaerina titia)
Photographed
1 male seen though spotting scope at around 23 feet. Thin long black abdoman, light tinted wings, dark arch on tips, red at base only in center of wing