September 13, 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. [12:05-15:10, mostly cloudy becoming partly sunny, 65 F at start, 71 F at end]
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Netted and released
Observed several, mostly perched in low vegetation
Green-striped Darner (
Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
Netted one female
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one male and observed one mating pair
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Several
Wandering Glider (
Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
A few, mostly perched in low vegetation
Widow Skimmer (
Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
One male