August 15, 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. [10:25-13:00, sunny, 68 F at start, mid 70s at end, low odonate activity]
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
A few
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (
Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
One
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Two
Blue Dasher (
Pachydiplax longipennis)
Netted and released
One
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
One
Spot-winged Glider (
Pantala hymenaea)
Netted and released
Netted one, saw one other glider
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
One
Widow Skimmer (
Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Two