June 27, 2023 — 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. [10:30-13:00, sunny and hazy, 69 F at start, 75 F at end]
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Netted and released
A few
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
One
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (
Dromogomphus spinosus)
Photographed
One
Russet-tipped Clubtail (
Stylurus plagiatus)
Netted and released
Two (or the same one twice)
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (
Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
One or two
Common Whitetail (
Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
A few
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (
Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
A few
Widow Skimmer (
Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
A few
Powdered Dancer (
Argia moesta)
Photographed
Abundant
Stream Bluet (
Enallagma exsulans)
Photographed
One pair