July 22, 2021 — 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. [11:25-13:40, mostly overcast, 78 F]
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. [11:25-13:40, mostly overcast, 78 F]
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Two
Observed
Two
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Netted and released
One
Netted and released
One
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
One
Photographed
One
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
Three
Photographed
Three
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Three. Netted one male for 20X examination to confirm ID.
Netted and released
Three. Netted one male for 20X examination to confirm ID.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Photographed
One
Photographed
One
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few