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August 31, 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. [11:15-14:00, sunny, 78 F]

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted four. Observed other darners, not well enough for ID.
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Photo of Shadow Darner
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
Two
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Several
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
One
Photo of Wandering Glider
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Three or more
Photo of Widow Skimmer
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
A few
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
One
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk