July 23, 2019 — Chippewa County
Bloomer. Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive.
Bloomer. Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Ashy Clubtail (Phanogomphus lividus)
Netted and released
One female
Netted and released
One female
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
One
Observed
One
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few
Netted and released
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Two
Photographed
Two
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
Several intermediate-type bluets observed. Netted six males to confirm ID by examination of cerci with 10X loupe.
Photographed
Several intermediate-type bluets observed. Netted six males to confirm ID by examination of cerci with 10X loupe.