June 17, 2020 — 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. [09:15-12:15, 73 F at 09:15, 80 F at 12:15, sunny, windy]
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [09:15-12:15, 73 F at 09:15, 80 F at 12:15, sunny, windy]
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Netted and released
Several clubtails observed. Netted two of this species.
Netted and released
Several clubtails observed. Netted two of this species.
Rusty Snaketail (Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis)
Photographed
Male on rocks below old bridge, west side of river, north side of bridge.
Photographed
Male on rocks below old bridge, west side of river, north side of bridge.
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Netted and released
A few. None perched.
Netted and released
A few. None perched.
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few, mostly along Old Abe Lake.
Netted and released
A few, mostly along Old Abe Lake.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Photographed
One
Photographed
One
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
Several
Photographed
Several
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Photographed
Several on rocks along the river
Photographed
Several on rocks along the river
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
A few, mostly in shady locations
Photographed
A few, mostly in shady locations