June 8, 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. [10:00-13:15, mostly sunny, 81 F]
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
One
Springtime Darner (
Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
At least two
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Observed
Two flying over large pool off of Chippewa River
Midland Clubtail (
Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
Mating pair
Stream Cruiser (
Didymops transversa)
Photographed
One
Common Baskettail (
Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Racket-tailed Emerald (
Dorocordulia libera)
Photographed
One
Stygian Shadowdragon (
Neurocordulia yamaskanensis)
Photographed
Two females and one male
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
Two
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
A few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few