August 8, 2023 — Trempealeau County
Bottomlands Unit of the Trempealeau Wildlife refuge. Large wetlands with some wooded areas. Dikes allow walking into the area (4-5 miles total). Parking area off Hwy 35/54.
Bottomlands Unit of the Trempealeau Wildlife refuge. Large wetlands with some wooded areas. Dikes allow walking into the area (4-5 miles total). Parking area off Hwy 35/54.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 individual
Observed
1 individual
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
At least 5 observed probably more. Most were female, but one male.
Photographed
At least 5 observed probably more. Most were female, but one male.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
Probably female. Poor photograph as it was high in a tree, so this is a best guess.
Photographed
Probably female. Poor photograph as it was high in a tree, so this is a best guess.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Single individual
Observed
Single individual
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Photographed
5 individuals
Photographed
5 individuals
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
Two individuals. ID updated - DEJackson
Photographed
Two individuals. ID updated - DEJackson
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
2 individuals. Still weak on the bluets. Updated ID. Male (photo 1), Mature female (photos 2 & 3) - DEJackson
Photographed
2 individuals. Still weak on the bluets. Updated ID. Male (photo 1), Mature female (photos 2 & 3) - DEJackson
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Photographed
2 individuals. Per the website these are difficult to distinguish, so based on time of year. ID Updated - DEJackson
Photographed
2 individuals. Per the website these are difficult to distinguish, so based on time of year. ID Updated - DEJackson