May 28, 2018 — Milwaukee County
This area is across the road to the south from Hansen Park Golf Course in Wauwatosa and features a trail around a low wetland with a pond on the northwest end that persists all year.
This area is across the road to the south from Hansen Park Golf Course in Wauwatosa and features a trail around a low wetland with a pond on the northwest end that persists all year.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Observed several, male and female, including in tandem and ovipositing.
Observed
Observed several, male and female, including in tandem and ovipositing.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Observed several of these as well.
Observed
Observed several of these as well.
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Photographed
This was the most common species of dragonfly seen today at this location. They were abundant.
Photographed
This was the most common species of dragonfly seen today at this location. They were abundant.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
There were fewer of these than the others, but still saw at least a couple.
Observed
There were fewer of these than the others, but still saw at least a couple.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Saw dozens and netted a couple, including a female immature orange form.
Photographed
Saw dozens and netted a couple, including a female immature orange form.
Taiga Bluet (Coenagrion resolutum)
Photographed
Saw possibly several, but only netted and photographed one.
Photographed
Saw possibly several, but only netted and photographed one.