August 16, 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. 5:00-6:00 pm, partly cloudy, low 70s, windy
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. 5:00-6:00 pm, partly cloudy, low 70s, windy
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Netted and released
One
Netted and released
One
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Netted males and females to confirm ID by examination of hamules and subgenital plates
Netted and released
Netted males and females to confirm ID by examination of hamules and subgenital plates
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One male, one female
Observed
One male, one female
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
One female in reeds in retention pond (which is almost dry)
Netted and released
One female in reeds in retention pond (which is almost dry)