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August 7, 2019 — Waukesha County

N of LO W of Mukwonago.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few overflying the pond
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
Several in the nearshore vegetation
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
A few perched higher in brush around the lake.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
A few perched in nearshore vegetation
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
Moderate number perched on nearshore vegetation, mats and projecting sticks.
Double-striped Bluet (Enallagma basidens)
Photographed
A moderate number around the N side of the lake. Dominant bluet species and has been for most of the summer. Few perched on nearshore vegetation. Multiple on a single stalk
Photo of Double-striped Bluet
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Photographed
A few perched on nearshore vegetation mats.
Swamp Spreadwing (Lestes vigilax)
Photographed
A few low in the vegetation at the pond edge. Only observable from the water side.
Photo of Swamp Spreadwing
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Observed
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
Variable Dancer (Violet Dancer ssp.) (Argia fumipennis violacea)
Observed
A few low on the water side of shore vegetation