October 2, 2012 — LaCrosse County
Retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane, Holmen.
Retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane, Holmen.
Black-tipped Darner (Aeshna tuberculifera)
Netted and released
1 female. Watched her evade 2 frogs who jumped at her. The second knocked her into the mud which allowed me to catch her. (2 photos)
Netted and released
1 female. Watched her evade 2 frogs who jumped at her. The second knocked her into the mud which allowed me to catch her. (2 photos)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
30+ individuals including several pairs in tandem, wheel and ovipositing.
Photographed
30+ individuals including several pairs in tandem, wheel and ovipositing.
Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)
Photographed
Numbers reduced. Perhaps still not warm enough. Saw one pair in wheel, another ovipositing, and 2-3 males on territory. (2 photos)
Photographed
Numbers reduced. Perhaps still not warm enough. Saw one pair in wheel, another ovipositing, and 2-3 males on territory. (2 photos)
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Netted and released
1 female (1 photo)
Netted and released
1 female (1 photo)
Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes congener)
Netted and released
1 male (1 photo)
Netted and released
1 male (1 photo)