July 18, 2023 — 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. [10:35-12:35, sunny, becoming partly cloudy, hazy, light wind, 72 F]
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [10:35-12:35, sunny, becoming partly cloudy, hazy, light wind, 72 F]
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
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Saw 2 females
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Saw 2 females
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
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One
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One
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
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One
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One
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
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A few
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A few
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
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Saw 4 red meadowhawks
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Saw 4 red meadowhawks
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
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A few
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A few
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
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One
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One
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
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Several, but population seems to be much lower than in previous years
Photographed
Several, but population seems to be much lower than in previous years