August 14, 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. [Late morning to early afternoon, sunny, 74 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. [Late morning to early afternoon, sunny, 74 F]
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Several blue darners, all that were netted, photographed or observed at close range were this species.
Netted and released
Several blue darners, all that were netted, photographed or observed at close range were this species.
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Photographed
One mating pair and one immature female
Photographed
One mating pair and one immature female
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Several
Photographed
Several
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
Two
Photographed
Two
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
One
Photographed
One
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
One perched, two netted and several others observed in flight at close range.
Netted and released
One perched, two netted and several others observed in flight at close range.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Two females netted to confirm ID with magnified inspection of subgenital plates
Netted and released
Two females netted to confirm ID with magnified inspection of subgenital plates
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Two
Observed
Two
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
Population has decreased dramatically since the last survey on 2 August 2021
Netted and released
Population has decreased dramatically since the last survey on 2 August 2021