July 22, 2018 — Chippewa County
Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. East of Industrial Drive.
Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. East of Industrial Drive.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
One female. First sighting of the year.
Netted and released
One female. First sighting of the year.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Netted and released
Netted one, saw one other. Well away from the creek in a weedy field.
Netted and released
Netted one, saw one other. Well away from the creek in a weedy field.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)
Photographed
Saw one.
Photographed
Saw one.
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
One male found in tall weeds a few yards from the creek. Late afternoon.
Netted and released
One male found in tall weeds a few yards from the creek. Late afternoon.
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis)
Netted and released
One male found in tall weeds several yards from creek. Late afternoon.
Netted and released
One male found in tall weeds several yards from creek. Late afternoon.
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
Abundant
Netted and released
Abundant
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few males and probable females.
Netted and released
A few males and probable females.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
One male and two females.
Photographed
One male and two females.