Dragonflies in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 2,479 of the 16,203 sightings logged across the year (15.3%), 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 Arkansas
15.3%
of yearly sightings
2,479
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
16,203
verified records a year
April 8.7%, May 15.3%, June 22.6%. Busiest month is June at 22.6%.
16,203 verified observations of dragonflies in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
June
3,665 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0% |
| February | 24 | 0.1% |
| March | 360 | 2.2% |
| April | 1,410 | 8.7% |
| May | 2,479 | 15.3% |
| Junepeak | 3,665 | 22.6% |
| Julypeak | 3,505 | 21.6% |
| Augustpeak | 2,538 | 15.7% |
| September | 1,430 | 8.8% |
| October | 643 | 4% |
| November | 123 | 0.8% |
| December | 18 | 0.1% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Pondhawk | 1,443 |
| Common Whitetail | 1,230 |
| Blue Dasher | 1,153 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 728 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 710 |
| Widow Skimmer | 673 |
| Powdered Dancer | 590 |
| Fragile Forktail | 572 |
In Arkansas, May carries 15.3% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 7 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 is rising from April (8.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.6%) after. The busiest month is June (22.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Pondhawk, Common Whitetail and Blue Dasher. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Eastern Pondhawk1,443 records
- Common Whitetail1,230 records
- Blue Dasher1,153 records
- Ebony Jewelwing728 records
- Slaty Skimmer710 records
- Widow Skimmer673 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,479 of the 16,203 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 15.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Arkansas?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Arkansas?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 16,203 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Eastern Pondhawk, Common Whitetail and Blue Dasher, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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