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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
Photo of Springtime Darner
Photo of Springtime Darner
Photo of Springtime Darner
Stream Cruiser (Didymops transversa)
Photographed
One female
Photo of Stream Cruiser
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Netted and released
Numerous. Most abundant and most active species.
Photo of American Emerald
Photo of American Emerald
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Common Baskettail
Photo of Common Baskettail
Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Spiny Baskettail
Photo of Spiny Baskettail
Photo of Spiny Baskettail
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Netted and released
Two
Photo of Chalk-fronted Corporal
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
Several
Photo of Four-spotted Skimmer
Photo of Four-spotted Skimmer
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
One male