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June 2, 2010 — LaCrosse County

Veteran's Memorial Park Ponds. 1/2 mile west of West Salem on Hwy 16.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several males patrolling the pond
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
20-30 males on patrol and a few pairs in tandem
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Netted and released
5-6 seen patrolling edge of pond (2 photos)
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several males on patrol
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
30-40 males on territory
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
3-5 males on territory
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
3 tenerals taking first flight
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
several males and females
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
Dozens (>300) (2 photos)