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September 7, 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. Moderately bright overcast with very occasional breaks in the clouds, low 60s, light wind

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Netted and released
Netted one female, saw one or two others
Photo of Common Green Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Numerous, one or two flushed from weeds every few yards. Netted several, all males.
Photo of Shadow Darner
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Netted and released
One female landed on mowed field next to unmowed section
Photo of Dragonhunter
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Netted and released
One female perched in weeds
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
One male
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
One male. Saw and netted a few female bluets, possibly this species.
Photo of Tule Bluet
Photo of Tule Bluet