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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.
Photo of Great Spreadwing
Photo of Great Spreadwing
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