July 28, 2019 — Waukesha County
Section of the Oconomowoc River between County Line Road and Loew Lake.
Section of the Oconomowoc River between County Line Road and Loew Lake.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Numerous singles, tandems and ovipositing pairs. No other darners seen.
Observed
Numerous singles, tandems and ovipositing pairs. No other darners seen.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
By far the most abundant odonate on the river. Uncountable. They were still active after 6:00 pm.
Observed
By far the most abundant odonate on the river. Uncountable. They were still active after 6:00 pm.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Many. There was much mating and ovipositing taking place.
Observed
Many. There was much mating and ovipositing taking place.
Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)
Photographed
Only saw three males.
Photographed
Only saw three males.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Several.
Observed
Several.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Only noticed one at the take out point.
Observed
Only noticed one at the take out point.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Only noticed two.
Observed
Only noticed two.
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
Many. By far the most abundant damselfly. Expected to see some Vesper Bluets, but did not see any.
Observed
Many. By far the most abundant damselfly. Expected to see some Vesper Bluets, but did not see any.
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Netted and released
Several
Netted and released
Several
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
Only a couple.
Observed
Only a couple.