Dragonflies in Hawaii in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 254 of the 2,723 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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.
Peak month for dragonflies in Hawaii
9.3%
of yearly sightings
254
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
2,723
verified records a year
September 8.7%, October 9.3%, November 5.9%. Busiest month is June at 11.5%.
2,723 verified observations of dragonflies in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
June
312 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 214 | 7.9% |
| February | 163 | 6% |
| March | 201 | 7.4% |
| April | 225 | 8.3% |
| Maypeak | 281 | 10.3% |
| Junepeak | 312 | 11.5% |
| July | 242 | 8.9% |
| August | 237 | 8.7% |
| September | 236 | 8.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 254 | 9.3% |
| November | 161 | 5.9% |
| December | 197 | 7.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rambur's Forktail | 380 |
| Roseate Skimmer | 246 |
| Scarlet Skimmer | 234 |
| Wandering Glider | 222 |
| Common Green Darner | 213 |
| Giant Hawaiian Darner | 122 |
| Slender Kauai Damselfly | 114 |
| Hawaiian Upland Damselfly | 86 |
In Hawaii, October carries 9.3% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (5.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Hawaii are Rambur's Forktail, Roseate Skimmer and Scarlet Skimmer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Rambur's Forktail380 records
- Roseate Skimmer246 records
- Scarlet Skimmer234 records
- Wandering Glider222 records
- Common Green Darner213 records
- Giant Hawaiian Darner122 records
Plan your dragonfly trip in Hawaii
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Hawaii in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 254 of the 2,723 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see dragonflies in Hawaii?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and October.
What month is best for dragonflies in Hawaii?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and October, based on 2,723 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Rambur's Forktail, Roseate Skimmer and Scarlet Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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