Dragonflies in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Georgia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 7,139 of the 35,429 sightings logged across the year (20.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for dragonflies in Georgia
20.2%
of yearly sightings
7,139
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
35,429
verified records a year
April 13.9%, May 20.2%, June 20.4%. 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, May carries 20.2% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 11.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (13.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Georgia 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 7,139 of the 35,429 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 20.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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