August 19, 2012 — LaCrosse County
Black River from Hwy 53 to Lytle's Landing on French Island.
Black River from Hwy 53 to Lytle's Landing on French Island.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A couple
Observed
A couple
Fawn Darner (Boyeria vinosa)
Observed
2 seen at close range. One on Trempealeau County side of river and 1 on La Crosse County side.
Observed
2 seen at close range. One on Trempealeau County side of river and 1 on La Crosse County side.
Elusive Clubtail (Stylurus notatus)
Netted and released
Saw 30+. Caught 2 females. Saw others ovipositing. Also thought that I detected Arrow Clubtails but wasn't able to catch one to verify the ID. (1 photo)
Netted and released
Saw 30+. Caught 2 females. Saw others ovipositing. Also thought that I detected Arrow Clubtails but wasn't able to catch one to verify the ID. (1 photo)
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Observed
20+ males and a couple of pairs over river.
Observed
20+ males and a couple of pairs over river.
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
5-6 including 3-4 flushed from a tree overhanging the river.
Observed
5-6 including 3-4 flushed from a tree overhanging the river.
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
a few near the mouth of the river (close to point where it joins the Mississippi).
Observed
a few near the mouth of the river (close to point where it joins the Mississippi).
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Observed
1 or 2 males at the beginning of the trip.
Observed
1 or 2 males at the beginning of the trip.