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August 30, 2024 — 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. [11:30-1400, sunny, 70 F]

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
One
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Photo of Green-striped Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted two, saw others
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)
Netted and released
Two or three
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Wandering Glider
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
One
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk