Dragonflies in Georgia in August
Yes, August is a good month to see dragonflies in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 4,447 of the 35,429 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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 Georgia
12.6%
of yearly sightings
4,447
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
35,429
verified records a year
July 16%, August 12.6%, September 7.3%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.
35,429 verified observations of dragonflies in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
June
7,214 records (20.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 0.1% |
| February | 194 | 0.5% |
| March | 1,749 | 4.9% |
| April | 4,908 | 13.9% |
| Maypeak | 7,139 | 20.2% |
| Junepeak | 7,214 | 20.4% |
| Julypeak | 5,666 | 16% |
| August | 4,447 | 12.6% |
| September | 2,600 | 7.3% |
| October | 1,107 | 3.1% |
| November | 283 | 0.8% |
| December | 82 | 0.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blue Dasher | 3,177 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 2,766 |
| Common Whitetail | 2,408 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 1,840 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 1,462 |
| Great Blue Skimmer | 1,285 |
| Fragile Forktail | 1,151 |
| Eastern Amberwing | 1,028 |
In Georgia, August carries 12.6% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (16%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.3%) after. The busiest month is June (20.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Georgia are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk 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
- Blue Dasher3,177 records
- Eastern Pondhawk2,766 records
- Common Whitetail2,408 records
- Ebony Jewelwing1,840 records
- Slaty Skimmer1,462 records
- Great Blue Skimmer1,285 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Georgia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 4,447 of the 35,429 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Georgia?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Georgia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 35,429 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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