Best Time to See Dragonflies in Indiana
June, July and August is the best time to see dragonflies in Indiana. Based on 16,625 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when dragonflies are most active across the year in Indiana.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
16,625 verified observations of dragonflies in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
June
5,090 records (30.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0% |
| February | 6 | 0% |
| March | 58 | 0.3% |
| April | 484 | 2.9% |
| May | 2,056 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 5,090 | 30.6% |
| Julypeak | 4,291 | 25.8% |
| Augustpeak | 2,796 | 16.8% |
| September | 1,352 | 8.1% |
| October | 385 | 2.3% |
| November | 99 | 0.6% |
| December | 5 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Whitetail | 1,346 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 1,291 |
| Widow Skimmer | 1,152 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 1,070 |
| Blue Dasher | 1,059 |
| Eastern Forktail | 727 |
| Fragile Forktail | 662 |
| Eastern Amberwing | 553 |
Sightings of dragonflies in Indiana peak in June, when 5,090 of the year's 16,625 verified observations are logged — about 30.6% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and August.
The quietest stretch is January, when dragonflies are hardest to find — January sees just 3 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The dragonflies you are most likely to encounter in Indiana are Common Whitetail, Eastern Pondhawk and Widow Skimmer — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see dragonflies in Indiana
- Indiana Dunes National Park — National Park
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial — National Memorial
- George Rogers Clark National Historical Park — National Historical Park
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see dragonflies in Indiana?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and August, based on 16,625 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are dragonflies hardest to see in Indiana?+
January is the quietest month for dragonflies in Indiana, with only 3 verified records.
Are dragonflies active year-round in Indiana?+
Dragonflies are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Indiana, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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