July 23, 2020 — 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. [15:50-17:25, partly sunny, 73 F]
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. [15:50-17:25, partly sunny, 73 F]
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
A few over retention ponds
Observed
A few over retention ponds
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Several
Netted and released
Several
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus)
Netted and released
Abundant at retention ponds north of creek. A few at retention ponds south of creek. Mostly males. Netted several for confirmation. One female.
Netted and released
Abundant at retention ponds north of creek. A few at retention ponds south of creek. Mostly males. Netted several for confirmation. One female.