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September 9, 2014 — LaCrosse County

Spillway dike on west side of French Island near La Crosse.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
40+ flying over and perched in vegetation on dike
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Observed
1 pair in wheel as well as 2 other females and 1 other male (1 photo)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
15+ males and females
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
1 female
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
1 male and 2 females
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
1 female
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
15+ males and females. Definitely becoming sparse.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
1 male
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
15+ males and females. Definitely becoming sparse.