June 10, 2022 — 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. [12:00-14:15, mostly cloudy with occasional sun, ~70 F]
Cobra Clubtail (
Gomphurus vastus)
Photographed
One
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
Two
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Stygian Shadowdragon (
Neurocordulia yamaskanensis)
Netted and released
One
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
A few
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
A few
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
One
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
Eastern Forktail (
Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
A few
Western Red Damsel (
Amphiagrion abbreviatum)
Photographed
Counted seven along a drainage ditch that held a small amount of water with an obvious oily sheen on the surface. First observed here in 2021, and then only one.