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September 15, 2015 — LaCrosse County

Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen

Black-tipped Darner (Aeshna tuberculifera)
Netted and released
2-3 males patrolling along edge of pond
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Photo of Black-tipped Darner
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Netted and released
1 male patrolling along edge of pond
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
several juveniles flying over area
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
1 female netted and released after looking at subgenital plates. 1 probable male seen at net distance patrolling along edge of pond. Bright green notched front thoracic stripe.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
several at pond
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
a few juveniles flying over area
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
2 males at pond
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
15+ males and females including pairs in wheel.
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
1 male
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
10-15 males and females
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
1 male
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Observed
1 female