September 9, 2009 — LaCrosse County
Veteran's Memorial Park, West Salem. 1/2 mile west of West Salem on Hwy 16. Area around ponds.
Veteran's Memorial Park, West Salem. 1/2 mile west of West Salem on Hwy 16. Area around ponds.
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Photographed
15-20 males around pond edge. 1 female ovipositing. Netted and released 2 males. (3 photos)
Photographed
15-20 males around pond edge. 1 female ovipositing. Netted and released 2 males. (3 photos)
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1-2
Observed
1-2
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
dozens (150+) adults. Many pairs in tandem and in wheel. Dozens of tandem pairs with female ovipositing. (2 photos)
Photographed
dozens (150+) adults. Many pairs in tandem and in wheel. Dozens of tandem pairs with female ovipositing. (2 photos)
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
2 males and 1 female. Pair in wheel. (1 photo)
Photographed
2 males and 1 female. Pair in wheel. (1 photo)
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
dozens but not as many as earlier in the summer.
Observed
dozens but not as many as earlier in the summer.
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Photographed
5-6 including ovipositing female. Caught and released a male. (2 photos)
Photographed
5-6 including ovipositing female. Caught and released a male. (2 photos)