May 29, 2021 — 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. [1150-1440, sunny, 59 F, light south wind]
Springtime Darner (
Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
Two males and one female
Rapids Clubtail (
Phanogomphus quadricolor)
Photographed
One
American Emerald (
Cordulia shurtleffii)
Photographed
Several, the most abundant dragonfly observed
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Spiny Baskettail (
Epitheca spinigera)
Netted and released
A few
Chalk-fronted Corporal (
Ladona julia)
Photographed
One
Four-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula quadrimaculata)
Photographed
One or two