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