August 13, 2015 — LaCrosse County
Spillway dike on west side of French Island near the La Crosse Airport. This dike forms the south edge of Lake Onalaska.
Spillway dike on west side of French Island near the La Crosse Airport. This dike forms the south edge of Lake Onalaska.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
30+ males and juveniles. A few males patrolling over water above dike. Many perched in or flying over vegetation
Observed
30+ males and juveniles. A few males patrolling over water above dike. Many perched in or flying over vegetation
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
2 males patrolling over slough below spillway
Observed
2 males patrolling over slough below spillway
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
2 juveniles flushed from vegetation on dike.
Observed
2 juveniles flushed from vegetation on dike.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
1 female in vegetation on dike
Observed
1 female in vegetation on dike
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Observed
2 males and 3 females perched on tips of vegetation at top of dike
Observed
2 males and 3 females perched on tips of vegetation at top of dike
Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)
Photographed
33 males perched on weeds on top of dike.
Photographed
33 males perched on weeds on top of dike.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
1 female perched on vegetation.
Photographed
1 female perched on vegetation.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1 female flushed from vegetation
Observed
1 female flushed from vegetation
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
dozens of males and females in vegetation and along waters edge.
Observed
dozens of males and females in vegetation and along waters edge.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Photographed
20+ males, many netted and examined.
Photographed
20+ males, many netted and examined.
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
50+ males, females and tenerals
Observed
50+ males, females and tenerals