August 6, 2019 — 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.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Several over Old Abe Lake and adjacent grassy/weedy field
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (
Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Netted and released
A few along the rocky shore of Old Abe Lake
Prince Baskettail (
Epitheca princeps)
Netted and released
Netted one
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One male at lake shore
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
One
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Several, mostly males, a few females
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
A few
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Two on west side of Chippewa River