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September 29, 2013 — LaCrosse County

Spillway dike on west side of French Island (La Crosse).

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
20+ flying over and roosting in grass on dike
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Photographed
1 yellow-form female. 1-2 other Aeshna sp. that may have been A. constricta as well.
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Photographed
3-4 males (1 photo)
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Netted and released
1 male (2 photos)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
10+ males and females
Saffron-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum)
Photographed
10+ males and females
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed
1 flushed from grass on dike
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
5-6 males and females
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1 male