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September 6, 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. [11:30-14:00, sunny, windy, 71 F]

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Netted and released
Netted one, photographed three others, observed several more
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
One female
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted and/or photographed eight, observed others
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Numerous
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
Netted one, observed a few other gliders
Photo of Wandering Glider
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
One female, the only black-legged meadowhawk observed. Confirmed ID by magnified examination of subgenital plates.
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk