June 4, 2010 — LaCrosse County
Bike trail below trail parking lot on Sunset Vista Road just W of Hwy 35 in Onalaska. Also area along water directly west of the point where the path from the parking lot meets the trail.
Bike trail below trail parking lot on Sunset Vista Road just W of Hwy 35 in Onalaska. Also area along water directly west of the point where the path from the parking lot meets the trail.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several males on patrol
Observed
Several males on patrol
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
1 male away from water (1 photo)
Photographed
1 male away from water (1 photo)
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Several males on patrol
Observed
Several males on patrol
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Many tenerals and juveniles as well as more mature individuals.
Observed
Many tenerals and juveniles as well as more mature individuals.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
5-6 juveniles and 1 male that was starting to show blue abdomen. Not over water. First of year for me. (1 photo)
Photographed
5-6 juveniles and 1 male that was starting to show blue abdomen. Not over water. First of year for me. (1 photo)
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
2-3 males along water's edge
Observed
2-3 males along water's edge
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
6-10 tenerals
Observed
6-10 tenerals
Hagen's Bluet (Enallagma hageni)
Netted and released
3 males netted and released
Netted and released
3 males netted and released
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
2 males netted and released
Netted and released
2 males netted and released
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Netted and released
1 male
Netted and released
1 male
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
1 male
Netted and released
1 male
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
a few dozen males and females. Clouds were just breaking up and there weren't as many dragonflies or damselflies as seen earlier in the week.
Observed
a few dozen males and females. Clouds were just breaking up and there weren't as many dragonflies or damselflies as seen earlier in the week.