Dragonflies in Kansas in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,894 of the 10,328 sightings logged across the year (18.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for dragonflies in Kansas
18.3%
of yearly sightings
1,894
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
10,328
verified records a year
July 27.6%, August 18.3%, September 10.5%. Busiest month is June at 28.5%.
10,328 verified observations of dragonflies in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
June
2,944 records (28.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0% |
| February | 5 | 0% |
| March | 35 | 0.3% |
| April | 386 | 3.7% |
| May | 783 | 7.6% |
| Junepeak | 2,944 | 28.5% |
| Julypeak | 2,850 | 27.6% |
| Augustpeak | 1,894 | 18.3% |
| September | 1,089 | 10.5% |
| October | 303 | 2.9% |
| November | 30 | 0.3% |
| December | 6 | 0.1% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Widow Skimmer | 902 |
| Common Whitetail | 838 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 679 |
| Blue Dasher | 482 |
| Blue-fronted Dancer | 429 |
| Familiar Bluet | 398 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 352 |
| Common Green Darner | 349 |
In Kansas, August carries 18.3% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 10 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 (27.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (10.5%) 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 Kansas are Widow Skimmer, Common Whitetail and Eastern Pondhawk. 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
- Widow Skimmer902 records
- Common Whitetail838 records
- Eastern Pondhawk679 records
- Blue Dasher482 records
- Blue-fronted Dancer429 records
- Familiar Bluet398 records
Plan your dragonfly trip in Kansas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Kansas in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,894 of the 10,328 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 18.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Kansas?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dragonflies in Kansas?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 10,328 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Widow Skimmer, Common Whitetail and Eastern Pondhawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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