Back
June 11, 2012 — LaCrosse County

Black River on west side of Hwy 53 bridge heading west from Canoe Landing.

Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
2 males flying over side channel.
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Netted and released
2-5 seen. 1 caught on bank of the river.
Riverine Clubtail (Stylurus amnicola)
Netted and released
1 juvenile male back in woods
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
several males patrolling over the water in a side channel.
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
several patrolling over the water.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
several males
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1-2 males
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
a couple juveniles
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
several males and females
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
a few males and females
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis)
Netted and released
a few juveniles
Blue-tipped Dancer (Argia tibialis)
Photographed
dozens including pairs in tandem (1 photo)
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
several
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Photographed
15-20 along a side channel. (1 photo)