August 1, 2012 — LaCrosse County
Retention pond off of Timberwood Lane in Holmen
Retention pond off of Timberwood Lane in Holmen
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
3-5 patrolling the edge of the pond
Observed
3-5 patrolling the edge of the pond
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
1 fly-by
Observed
1 fly-by
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
a couple pairs ovipositing and several males
Observed
a couple pairs ovipositing and several males
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
a few
Observed
a few
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Observed
3 males and 1 pair ovipositing
Observed
3 males and 1 pair ovipositing
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
several
Observed
several
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
1 mature male
Photographed
1 mature male
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
a couple
Observed
a couple
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
10-15 males and a few pairs in tandem
Photographed
10-15 males and a few pairs in tandem
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
10-15 males and females
Observed
10-15 males and females
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
3-4 males (1 photo)
Netted and released
3-4 males (1 photo)