June 25, 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. [10:20-12:45, sunny, 74 F, brisk S breeze]
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [10:20-12:45, sunny, 74 F, brisk S breeze]
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Netted and released
One male. Clubtail presence much diminished after peaking in early June.
Netted and released
One male. Clubtail presence much diminished after peaking in early June.
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
A few, all in flight, none perching
Observed
A few, all in flight, none perching
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Two or three
Photographed
Two or three
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Several
Photographed
Several
Hagen's Bluet (Enallagma hageni)
Netted and released
Netted several males. Confirmed ID with 10X magnification of cerci.
Netted and released
Netted several males. Confirmed ID with 10X magnification of cerci.
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
Abundant. Netted one to confirm ID by 10X magnification - stigma bisected by crossvein.
Photographed
Abundant. Netted one to confirm ID by 10X magnification - stigma bisected by crossvein.
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Netted and released
One
Netted and released
One