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June 20, 2014 — LaCrosse County

Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane, Holmen

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few ovipositing pairs and patrolling males
Photo of Common Green Darner
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
1 pair in tandem
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
15-20 males patrolling
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Many males and pairs in wheel
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
pairs mating, males patrolling, and females ovipositing
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
1 teneral
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
3 tenerals
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Observed
a few adult males
Photo of Azure Bluet
Photo of Azure Bluet
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Netted and released
10-15 males and pairs
Photo of Boreal Bluet
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
dozens including ovipositing female
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
Many males and pairs
Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus)
Netted and released
a couple of pairs ovipositing and 2 males
Photo of Amber-winged Spreadwing
Photo of Amber-winged Spreadwing
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Netted and released
1 pair and 2 males