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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
Photo of Springtime Darner
Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus)
Observed
Two flying over large pool off of Chippewa River
Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)
Photographed
Mating pair
Photo of Midland Clubtail
Stream Cruiser (Didymops transversa)
Photographed
One
Photo of Stream Cruiser
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Netted and released
A few
Photo of Common Baskettail
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Photographed
One
Photo of Racket-tailed Emerald
Stygian Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia yamaskanensis)
Photographed
Two females and one male
Photo of Stygian Shadowdragon
Photo of Stygian Shadowdragon
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
Two
Photo of Common Whitetail
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
A few
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
A few
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A few