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August 17, 2020 — 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. [12:15-15:15, sunny, mid 70s]

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Two
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Netted and released
Netted one and found one perched
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
At least two perched in tall weeds. None flying.
Photo of Wandering Glider
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Widow Skimmer
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Netted and released
Saw two
Photo of Orange Bluet
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer