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June 27, 2023 — 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. [10:30-13:00, sunny and hazy, 69 F at start, 75 F at end]

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
One
Photo of Shadow Darner
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
One
Photo of Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Netted and released
Two (or the same one twice)
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Photo of Russet-tipped Clubtail
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
One or two
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
A few
Photo of Common Whitetail
Photo of Common Whitetail
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
A few
Photo of Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
A few
Photo of Widow Skimmer
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
Abundant
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Photographed
One pair
Photo of Stream Bluet