September 4, 2013 — LaCrosse County
Retention Pond off of Timberwood Lane in Holmen.
Retention Pond off of Timberwood Lane in Holmen.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
2 tenerals flushed from weeds at the ponds edge. Dozens of Exuviae.
Observed
2 tenerals flushed from weeds at the ponds edge. Dozens of Exuviae.
Elusive Clubtail (Stylurus notatus)
Observed
Flushed what looked like a male Stylurus notatus from the side of the pond!! (don't save the record as not 100% sure of ID). Definitely a clubtail and either S. notatus or S. spiniceps. Lost??
Observed
Flushed what looked like a male Stylurus notatus from the side of the pond!! (don't save the record as not 100% sure of ID). Definitely a clubtail and either S. notatus or S. spiniceps. Lost??
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
15-20 males and females including pairs ovipositing
Observed
15-20 males and females including pairs ovipositing
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Photographed
4 tenerals flushed from pond edge. (2 photos)
Photographed
4 tenerals flushed from pond edge. (2 photos)
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
20+ males and females including pairs in wheel.
Observed
20+ males and females including pairs in wheel.
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
25+ males
Observed
25+ males
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
20+ males and females
Observed
20+ males and females
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Netted and released
a few adults and several tenerals
Netted and released
a few adults and several tenerals
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
1 male
Observed
1 male
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
8-10 males and females (2 photos)
Netted and released
8-10 males and females (2 photos)