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June 5, 2012 — LaCrosse County

Retention Pond on West side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
a few males and 1-2 pairs ovipositing
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
3-4 males
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
30-40 males and a few females (1 photo)
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
20-30 males
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
1 male
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Observed
4-5 males and a pair in tandem and ovipositing.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
several males and females
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1-2 males
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
20-30 males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
many
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
a few pairs and males.
Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus)
Netted and released
10-15 males and a few pairs in tandem. (3 photos)
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Netted and released
15-20 males and several pairs in tandem. (3 photos)