July 27, 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. [9:10-13:00, sunny, breezy, 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. [9:10-13:00, sunny, breezy, low 70s]
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Observed
One male, observed at close range
Observed
One male, observed at close range
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Netted and released
Several flying along edge of woods and frequently perching on bare twigs. A few patrolling the lake shore.
Netted and released
Several flying along edge of woods and frequently perching on bare twigs. A few patrolling the lake shore.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
One or two
Observed
One or two
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
Netted two. Saw a few other gliders.
Netted and released
Netted two. Saw a few other gliders.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few
Netted and released
A few
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Netted and released
Several
Netted and released
Several
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
Observed
A few
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
Still several widely distributed across the site
Netted and released
Still several widely distributed across the site
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Netted and released
Two
Netted and released
Two