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June 4, 2018 — LaCrosse County

Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen

Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor)
Photographed
1 or 2 ovipositing females. 2 pairs in wheel. 6-8 patrolling males.
Photo of Blue-eyed Darner
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 ovipositing pair, 1 ovipositing female, 1 male perched in vegetation
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Observed
2 immature females perched on vegetation
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
1 patrolling male
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
1 pair in tandem
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several patrolling males. A few females away from pond.
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Several pairs in wheel. 8-10 patrolling / perched males at pond.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few patrolling males. A few females in vegetation away from pond.
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
1 male
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Netted and released
10+ males, 1-2 females
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
30+ males and females including ovipositing females.
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Netted and released
Several ovipositing and mating pairs. Several other patrolling males (perched and flying edge of pond in search of a female).
Photo of Southern Spreadwing
Photo of Southern Spreadwing
Photo of Southern Spreadwing
Photo of Southern Spreadwing