May 18, 2012 — LaCrosse County
Storm water retention pond on east side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen.
Storm water retention pond on east side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Collected
10-15 exuviae
Collected
10-15 exuviae
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
dozens of males patrolling the edge of the pond. A few females and tenerals including ovipositing females.
Photographed
dozens of males patrolling the edge of the pond. A few females and tenerals including ovipositing females.
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Photographed
1 juvenile
Photographed
1 juvenile
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 mature male
Observed
1 mature male
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
10-12 males and a few females (2 photos)
Photographed
10-12 males and a few females (2 photos)
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Photographed
6-10 males and a couple juveniles (1 photo)
Photographed
6-10 males and a couple juveniles (1 photo)
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
dozens
Observed
dozens
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
a few males (1 photo)
Photographed
a few males (1 photo)
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Collected
5-6 pairs in tandem and ovipositing and several single males patrolling for females. Caught pairs to help ID.
Collected
5-6 pairs in tandem and ovipositing and several single males patrolling for females. Caught pairs to help ID.