August 29, 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. 12:45-5:15 pm, mostly sunny, windy, low 70s
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. 12:45-5:15 pm, mostly sunny, windy, low 70s
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
One male
Netted and released
One male
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Netted and released
One female
Netted and released
One female
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Numerous
Netted and released
Numerous
Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)
Photographed
Pair in wheel
Photographed
Pair in wheel
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several
Netted and released
Several
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)
Netted and released
Netted one. Saw one or two other gliders.
Netted and released
Netted one. Saw one or two other gliders.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Netted one male to confirm ID. Saw several.
Netted and released
Netted one male to confirm ID. Saw several.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Saw two or three
Observed
Saw two or three
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
Several, though the population is much lower than it was a few weeks ago.
Photographed
Several, though the population is much lower than it was a few weeks ago.