May 31, 2022 — Chippewa County
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [11:00-13:35, mostly sunny, strong south wind, 72 F]
Springtime Darner (
Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
At least two males and two females
Stream Cruiser (
Didymops transversa)
Photographed
One female
American Emerald (
Cordulia shurtleffii)
Netted and released
Numerous. Most abundant and most active species.
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Spiny Baskettail (
Epitheca spinigera)
Netted and released
A few
Chalk-fronted Corporal (
Ladona julia)
Netted and released
Two
Four-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
Several
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
One male