September 2, 2015 — LaCrosse County
Ponds at Veteran's Memorial Park on south side of Hwy 16 about 1/4 mile west of West Salem.
Ponds at Veteran's Memorial Park on south side of Hwy 16 about 1/4 mile west of West Salem.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
15-20 males and females including pairs ovipositing
Photographed
15-20 males and females including pairs ovipositing
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
10+ males
Observed
10+ males
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
2-3 females and 2-3 males
Photographed
2-3 females and 2-3 males
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
1 male
Netted and released
1 male
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
2-3 males and 1 female
Observed
2-3 males and 1 female
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
5-6 females along edge of pond. Probably from nearby La Crosse River.
Photographed
5-6 females along edge of pond. Probably from nearby La Crosse River.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
100+ males and females
Observed
100+ males and females
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Photographed
a few including 2 pairs in tandem
Photographed
a few including 2 pairs in tandem
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Netted and released
1 male. Probably from nearby La Crosse River.
Netted and released
1 male. Probably from nearby La Crosse River.
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
1 pair in tandem
Photographed
1 pair in tandem
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
Several including two pairs in wheel.
Photographed
Several including two pairs in wheel.