Dragonflies in Idaho in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Idaho. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,736 of the 8,699 sightings logged across the year (20%), 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.
Peak month for dragonflies in Idaho
20%
of yearly sightings
1,736
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
8,699
verified records a year
July 28.1%, August 20%, September 13.9%. Busiest month is July at 28.1%.
8,699 verified observations of dragonflies in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
July
2,448 records (28.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 8 | 0.1% |
| March | 7 | 0.1% |
| April | 140 | 1.6% |
| May | 474 | 5.4% |
| Junepeak | 2,378 | 27.3% |
| Julypeak | 2,448 | 28.1% |
| Augustpeak | 1,736 | 20% |
| September | 1,210 | 13.9% |
| October | 281 | 3.2% |
| November | 11 | 0.1% |
| December | 4 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Band-winged Meadowhawk | 503 |
| Blue Dasher | 437 |
| Eight-spotted Skimmer | 426 |
| Twelve-spotted Skimmer | 411 |
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 384 |
| Striped Meadowhawk | 374 |
| Tule Bluet | 313 |
| Common Whitetail | 277 |
In Idaho, August carries 20% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 11.7 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 is easing off from July (28.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Idaho are Band-winged Meadowhawk, Blue Dasher and Eight-spotted Skimmer. 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
- Band-winged Meadowhawk503 records
- Blue Dasher437 records
- Eight-spotted Skimmer426 records
- Twelve-spotted Skimmer411 records
- Variegated Meadowhawk384 records
- Striped Meadowhawk374 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Idaho in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,736 of the 8,699 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 20% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Idaho?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for dragonflies in Idaho?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 8,699 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Band-winged Meadowhawk, Blue Dasher and Eight-spotted Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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