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June 7, 2018 — LaCrosse County

Private retention pond on west side of Timberwood Lane in Holmen

Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor)
Observed
6-8 males flying over pond and over adjacent open areas.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
1 male
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
1 male
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
10-15 males at pond
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
15-20 males and a few pairs at pond
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Several males and a few tenerals and females
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few tenerals
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
A few away from pond. Very fresh
Photo of Widow Skimmer
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
1 male flew over pond.
Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Netted and released
20-30 males and 1 female
Photo of Boreal Bluet
Photo of Boreal Bluet
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
many
Marsh Bluet (Enallagma ebrium)
Netted and released
1-2 males
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
1 male
Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis)
Netted and released
15-20 including pairs in tandem and ovipositing.