August 6, 2019 — 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.
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several over Old Abe Lake and adjacent grassy/weedy field
Observed
Several over Old Abe Lake and adjacent grassy/weedy field
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Netted and released
A few along the rocky shore of Old Abe Lake
Netted and released
A few along the rocky shore of Old Abe Lake
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Netted and released
Netted one
Netted and released
Netted one
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One male at lake shore
Observed
One male at lake shore
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
One
Observed
One
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Several, mostly males, a few females
Netted and released
Several, mostly males, a few females
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Two on west side of Chippewa River
Observed
Two on west side of Chippewa River
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
Abundant, though population seems to be lower than a few weeks ago
Netted and released
Abundant, though population seems to be lower than a few weeks ago