July 17, 2018 — LaCrosse County
Spillway dike on west side of French Island near the La Crosse Airport. This dike forms the south edge of Lake Onalaska.
Spillway dike on west side of French Island near the La Crosse Airport. This dike forms the south edge of Lake Onalaska.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
40-50 males and a couple females perched in vegetation and flying over the dike
Observed
40-50 males and a couple females perched in vegetation and flying over the dike
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Netted and released
1 yellow-form female. Very fresh looking.
Netted and released
1 yellow-form female. Very fresh looking.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
1 immature female.
Observed
1 immature female.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
1-2 males
Observed
1-2 males
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
5-6 males and females
Observed
5-6 males and females
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
30-40 females and/or immature males.
Observed
30-40 females and/or immature males.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Photographed
1 male
Photographed
1 male
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
4-5 females
Observed
4-5 females
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
10-15 males and females
Observed
10-15 males and females
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
30-40 males and females
Observed
30-40 males and females
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Netted and released
1 female
Netted and released
1 female