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June 2, 2025 — Ozaukee County

Mequon Nature Preserve. Donges Bay Road Wetlands.

Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Netted and released
Many seen in the time I was there, probably 10-15 seen.
Photo of Southern Spreadwing
Photo of Southern Spreadwing
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Abundant, females ovipositing.
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Netted and released
A few.
Photo of Familiar Bluet
Photo of Familiar Bluet
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Netted and released
One.
Photo of Fragile Forktail
Photo of Fragile Forktail
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several males, and a few tandem pairs ovipositing.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A few tenerals.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
One.