Dragonflies in Alaska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 667 of the 3,628 sightings logged across the year (18.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for dragonflies in Alaska
18.4%
of yearly sightings
667
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
3,628
verified records a year
July 28.2%, August 18.4%, September 6.6%. Busiest month is June at 42.6%.
3,628 verified observations of dragonflies in Alaska, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
1,546 records (42.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0% |
| April | 4 | 0.1% |
| May | 113 | 3.1% |
| Junepeak | 1,546 | 42.6% |
| Julypeak | 1,024 | 28.2% |
| Augustpeak | 667 | 18.4% |
| September | 239 | 6.6% |
| October | 32 | 0.9% |
| November | 1 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Four-spotted Skimmer | 276 |
| Black Meadowhawk | 254 |
| Sedge Darner | 220 |
| Hudsonian Whiteface | 217 |
| Variable Darner | 211 |
| Northern Bluet | 167 |
| Lake Darner | 155 |
| American Emerald | 141 |
In Alaska, August carries 18.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 10.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (28.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Alaska are Four-spotted Skimmer, Black Meadowhawk and Sedge Darner. 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
- Four-spotted Skimmer276 records
- Black Meadowhawk254 records
- Sedge Darner220 records
- Hudsonian Whiteface217 records
- Variable Darner211 records
- Northern Bluet167 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 667 of the 3,628 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 18.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Alaska?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dragonflies in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 3,628 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Four-spotted Skimmer, Black Meadowhawk and Sedge Darner, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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