August 2, 2021 — 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. [11:05-13:34, partly sunny, 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. [11:05-13:34, partly sunny, 72 F]
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one male. About five other darners observed, some confirmed as mosaic darners but not identified to species.
Netted and released
Netted one male. About five other darners observed, some confirmed as mosaic darners but not identified to species.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
One or two
Photographed
One or two
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
One or two
Photographed
One or two
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)
Netted and released
One. Two other gliders observed, but unable to determine species.
Netted and released
One. Two other gliders observed, but unable to determine species.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Netted one female to confirm ID by examination of subgenital plates. Two or three other black-legged meadowhawks seen, including one mature male. Likely this species.
Netted and released
Netted one female to confirm ID by examination of subgenital plates. Two or three other black-legged meadowhawks seen, including one mature male. Likely this species.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
>5
Photographed
>5
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Two
Photographed
Two
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
Abundant
Photographed
Abundant
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
Netted one male to confirm ID by examination of cerci. One other probable Tule Bluet observed.
Netted and released
Netted one male to confirm ID by examination of cerci. One other probable Tule Bluet observed.