August 15, 2011 — LaCrosse County
Settling pond and open fields on west side of Hwy 16 at the intersection with Medary Lane. This just north of the point where Hwy 16 crosses the La Crosse River between La Crosse and Onalaska.
Settling pond and open fields on west side of Hwy 16 at the intersection with Medary Lane. This just north of the point where Hwy 16 crosses the La Crosse River between La Crosse and Onalaska.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
a few dozen flying over the fields. There were also a few Aeshna sp. that I wasn't able to catch to ID.
Observed
a few dozen flying over the fields. There were also a few Aeshna sp. that I wasn't able to catch to ID.
Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)
Photographed
Several. Last two photos of female (4 photos)
Photographed
Several. Last two photos of female (4 photos)
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
several
Observed
several
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed
1 flying over the field
Observed
1 flying over the field
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
a couple
Observed
a couple
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Photographed
10-20 males around the pond. Caught several. (1 photo)
Photographed
10-20 males around the pond. Caught several. (1 photo)