October 19, 2017 — Chippewa County
Field near creek east of North Industrial Drive
Field near creek east of North Industrial Drive
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
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One male patrolling the shoreline of a small stream. Sunny, mid-60s, early afternoon.
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One male patrolling the shoreline of a small stream. Sunny, mid-60s, early afternoon.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
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Mostly males. A few mating pairs and pairs in tandem. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s. Most at retention ponds, a few at a nearby stream.
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Mostly males. A few mating pairs and pairs in tandem. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s. Most at retention ponds, a few at a nearby stream.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
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One male at a retention pond. Caught while attacking a Spotted Spreadwing. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s.
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One male at a retention pond. Caught while attacking a Spotted Spreadwing. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s.
Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes congener)
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One or two males at a retention pond. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s.
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One or two males at a retention pond. Early afternoon, sunny, mid-60s.