Dragonflies in Maine in September
Yes, September is a good month to see dragonflies in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,763 of the 20,410 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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.
Good month for dragonflies in Maine
8.6%
of yearly sightings
1,763
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
20,410
verified records a year
August 21.6%, September 8.6%, October 2.7%. Busiest month is July at 32.2%.
20,410 verified observations of dragonflies in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Maine
Peak month
July
6,582 records (32.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 6 | 0% |
| April | 25 | 0.1% |
| May | 1,240 | 6.1% |
| Junepeak | 5,692 | 27.9% |
| Julypeak | 6,582 | 32.2% |
| Augustpeak | 4,418 | 21.6% |
| September | 1,763 | 8.6% |
| October | 554 | 2.7% |
| November | 121 | 0.6% |
| December | 3 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Autumn Meadowhawk | 1,094 |
| Eastern Forktail | 689 |
| Chalk-fronted Corporal | 675 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 644 |
| Common Whitetail | 607 |
| Variable Dancer | 564 |
| Calico Pennant | 563 |
| Blue Dasher | 548 |
In Maine, September carries 8.6% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 0.3 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 easing off from August (21.6%) into September, and it heads toward October (2.7%) after. The busiest month is July (32.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Maine are Autumn Meadowhawk, Eastern Forktail and Chalk-fronted Corporal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Autumn Meadowhawk1,094 records
- Eastern Forktail689 records
- Chalk-fronted Corporal675 records
- Ebony Jewelwing644 records
- Common Whitetail607 records
- Variable Dancer564 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Maine in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 1,763 of the 20,410 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see dragonflies in Maine?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Maine?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 20,410 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Autumn Meadowhawk, Eastern Forktail and Chalk-fronted Corporal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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