September 20, 2024 — Milwaukee County
Arlington Park Cemetery, pond on the north eastern part of property. Two muddy bottom ponds and a landscaped stream shaded with mixed trees.
Great Spreadwing (
Archilestes grandis)
Photographed
Abundant. As in previous years, this species thrives here in fall. A conservative estimate might be 50-60 but likely three or more times that. Many in tandem.
Citrine Forktail (Ischnura hastata)
Observed
One male seen.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
Several
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Observed
A couple
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Several. Possibly as many as 12.
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed
Two