Dragonflies in Delaware in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,289 of the 12,624 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Good month for dragonflies in Delaware
10.2%
of yearly sightings
1,289
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
12,624
verified records a year
April 3.8%, May 10.2%, June 31%. Busiest month is June at 31%.
12,624 verified observations of dragonflies in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
June
3,916 records (31% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 15 | 0.1% |
| March | 29 | 0.2% |
| April | 482 | 3.8% |
| May | 1,289 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 3,916 | 31% |
| Julypeak | 3,608 | 28.6% |
| Augustpeak | 2,093 | 16.6% |
| September | 869 | 6.9% |
| October | 252 | 2% |
| November | 67 | 0.5% |
| December | 2 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blue Dasher | 976 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 882 |
| Common Whitetail | 841 |
| Fragile Forktail | 812 |
| Seaside Dragonlet | 749 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 630 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 553 |
| Eastern Amberwing | 437 |
In Delaware, May carries 10.2% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 1.9 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 (3.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (31%) after. The busiest month is June (31%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Delaware are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk and Common Whitetail. 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
- Blue Dasher976 records
- Eastern Pondhawk882 records
- Common Whitetail841 records
- Fragile Forktail812 records
- Seaside Dragonlet749 records
- Ebony Jewelwing630 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Delaware in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,289 of the 12,624 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Delaware?+
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 Delaware?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 12,624 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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