May 31, 2018 — LaCrosse County
Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen
Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen
Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor)
Observed
5-6 patrolling males and 1 female
Observed
5-6 patrolling males and 1 female
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 ovipositing female
Observed
1 ovipositing female
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Observed
1 male foraging above pond
Observed
1 male foraging above pond
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Several mature males at pond. Females and immature males in nearby uplands
Observed
Several mature males at pond. Females and immature males in nearby uplands
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
A few males at pond
Observed
A few males at pond
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
1 immature flushed in uplands
Observed
1 immature flushed in uplands
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A couple patrolling males and 1 female in uplands
Observed
A couple patrolling males and 1 female in uplands
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Netted and released
15-20 patrolling males. A couple pairs in tandem. 1 other female.
Netted and released
15-20 patrolling males. A couple pairs in tandem. 1 other female.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Several males and females
Observed
Several males and females
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Collected
6-8 tandem and ovipositing pairs. 15-20 patrolling males. Collected 2 pair for state collection.
Collected
6-8 tandem and ovipositing pairs. 15-20 patrolling males. Collected 2 pair for state collection.