September 13, 2018 — Waukesha County
N of NN W of Mukwonago.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several seen patrolling the lake
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Observed
One seen patrolling the lake. Along vegetation opposite lake. It hovered for a few seconds and I was able to see the characteristic side stripe
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Many around the lake and swim pond.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
Few perched on taller vegetation and higher in brush along the shore of the lake.
Black Saddlebags (
Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
Several seen. The one imaged was as teneral just emerged. Swim pond. Exuvia seen in lover R of second image.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Few seen in pond and lake vegetation
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Several patrolling and landing on either the same vegetation or proximate vegetation.
Wandering Glider (
Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
Several patrolling and forming tandems over the swim pond. Two were perched in low vegetation 25-30 ft from the lake.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Several patrolling and landing on either the same vegetation or proximate vegetation.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
One seen in vegetation on E side of the lake.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Many in nearshore vegetation and shore vegetation close to the water.
Familiar Bluet (
Enallagma civile)
Photographed
Few seen perched on nearshore vegetation