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September 1, 2015 — LaCrosse County

Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen

Black-tipped Darner (Aeshna tuberculifera)
Netted and released
1 male stuck in weeds on surface of pond
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Netted and released
1 male patrolling edge of pond
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
a couple of patrolling males at pond. 1 female ovipositing, many exuviae, many juveniles in weedy area near by.
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Observed
1 Aeshna sp. darner flushed from weeds. Probably A. constricta, but not certain.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
4-5 ovipositing pairs and other singles
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
1 juvenile flushed from weeds. 1 Tramea sp. exuviae found
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
2 males
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
a few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
25+ males and females including teneral male
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Netted and released
1 male
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
1 male.
Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes congener)
Netted and released
1 female
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
1 female. Strange sight at this pond. Not sure where they come from. Late as well.