The Whitefaces are small dark dragonflies with a white face and small dark patch at the base of the hindwings. Juveniles and adults have different colors, which further complicates an already-difficult-to-identify group. Five species occur in Wisconsin and are best separated by (1) patterns of wing venation, and (2) shape of the abdominal top spots, especially in females and juveniles. The Frosted Whiteface is fairly common at vegetated ponds and lakes, especially in the northern half of Wisconsin. Unlike the very similar Belted Whiteface, it has (1) no red on top of the thorax (males), (2) a stubby abdomen with small whitish base, (3) only 2 rows of cells radiating out from the forewing triangle (3 rows in Belted), and (4) a very thin streak on segment 7 (females).