July 19, 2019 — Chippewa County
Bloomer. 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. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive.
Bloomer. 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. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
Several intermediate-type bluets. Netted a few males to confirm ID with 10X loupe.
Netted and released
Several intermediate-type bluets. Netted a few males to confirm ID with 10X loupe.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Several juvenile males and females in tall grass near creek.
Netted and released
Several juvenile males and females in tall grass near creek.