September 24, 2009 — LaCrosse County
Veteran's Memorial Park, 1/2 mile west of West Salem on Hwy 16. Margin of ponds in the front section of the park.
Veteran's Memorial Park, 1/2 mile west of West Salem on Hwy 16. Margin of ponds in the front section of the park.
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Netted and released
6-8 males on territory around the pond and 1 female ovipositing. (2 photos)
Netted and released
6-8 males on territory around the pond and 1 female ovipositing. (2 photos)
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 male fly over edge of pond.
Observed
1 male fly over edge of pond.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
20-30 individuals including 6-8 pairs in tandem.
Observed
20-30 individuals including 6-8 pairs in tandem.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
15-20 individuals including males and females and a few pairs in wheels.
Netted and released
15-20 individuals including males and females and a few pairs in wheels.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Still a handful of both males and females spread around the edge of the pond.
Observed
Still a handful of both males and females spread around the edge of the pond.