September 8, 2014 — LaCrosse County
Private Retention Pond, West side of Timberwood Lane, Holmen.
Private Retention Pond, West side of Timberwood Lane, Holmen.
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Netted and released
3-4 females and 1-2 males. Females ovipositing (4 photos)
Netted and released
3-4 females and 1-2 males. Females ovipositing (4 photos)
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
A few tenerals, many exuviae, a couple flying adults
Photographed
A few tenerals, many exuviae, a couple flying adults
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Netted and released
20-25 tenerals flushed from edge of pond. Many caught to verify ID.
Netted and released
20-25 tenerals flushed from edge of pond. Many caught to verify ID.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
a few males
Observed
a few males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
20+ males and females
Observed
20+ males and females
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Photographed
a few males
Photographed
a few males
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
1 male
Netted and released
1 male
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Observed
1 mature female
Observed
1 mature female
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Netted and released
10+ tenerals flushed from edge of pond.
Netted and released
10+ tenerals flushed from edge of pond.