Dragonflies in Indiana in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 2,056 of the 16,625 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), 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 Indiana
12.4%
of yearly sightings
2,056
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
16,625
verified records a year
April 2.9%, May 12.4%, June 30.6%. Busiest month is June at 30.6%.
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 |
In Indiana, May carries 12.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 4.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (30.6%) after. The busiest month is June (30.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Indiana are Common Whitetail, Eastern Pondhawk and Widow Skimmer. 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
- Common Whitetail1,346 records
- Eastern Pondhawk1,291 records
- Widow Skimmer1,152 records
- Ebony Jewelwing1,070 records
- Blue Dasher1,059 records
- Eastern Forktail727 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Indiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,056 of the 16,625 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Indiana?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Indiana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 16,625 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Common Whitetail, Eastern Pondhawk and Widow Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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