Dragonflies in Alabama in August
Yes, August is a good month to see dragonflies in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,319 of the 23,239 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for dragonflies in Alabama
14.3%
of yearly sightings
3,319
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
23,239
verified records a year
July 15.3%, August 14.3%, September 13.4%. Busiest month is June at 19.5%.
23,239 verified observations of dragonflies in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
June
4,541 records (19.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 0.2% |
| February | 132 | 0.6% |
| March | 1,004 | 4.3% |
| April | 2,367 | 10.2% |
| Maypeak | 3,696 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 4,541 | 19.5% |
| Julypeak | 3,546 | 15.3% |
| August | 3,319 | 14.3% |
| September | 3,103 | 13.4% |
| October | 1,176 | 5.1% |
| November | 260 | 1.1% |
| December | 42 | 0.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Pondhawk | 2,323 |
| Blue Dasher | 1,878 |
| Common Whitetail | 1,549 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 1,092 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 927 |
| Widow Skimmer | 782 |
| Great Blue Skimmer | 656 |
| Fragile Forktail | 633 |
In Alabama, August carries 14.3% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (13.4%) after. The busiest month is June (19.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Alabama are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Eastern Pondhawk2,323 records
- Blue Dasher1,878 records
- Common Whitetail1,549 records
- Ebony Jewelwing1,092 records
- Slaty Skimmer927 records
- Widow Skimmer782 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Alabama in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 3,319 of the 23,239 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Alabama?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Alabama?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 23,239 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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