Dragonflies in Maryland in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Maryland. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 20,471 of the 67,241 sightings logged across the year (30.4%), 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.
Peak month for dragonflies in Maryland
30.4%
of yearly sightings
20,471
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
67,241
verified records a year
May 12.1%, June 30.4%, July 26.8%. Busiest month is June at 30.4%.
67,241 verified observations of dragonflies in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
June
20,471 records (30.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 0.1% |
| February | 32 | 0% |
| March | 195 | 0.3% |
| April | 3,985 | 5.9% |
| May | 8,167 | 12.1% |
| Junepeak | 20,471 | 30.4% |
| Julypeak | 18,051 | 26.8% |
| Augustpeak | 10,361 | 15.4% |
| September | 4,018 | 6% |
| October | 1,386 | 2.1% |
| November | 488 | 0.7% |
| December | 51 | 0.1% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Whitetail | 5,318 |
| Blue Dasher | 4,748 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 4,463 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 3,438 |
| Fragile Forktail | 3,319 |
| Needham's Skimmer | 2,506 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 2,112 |
| Great Blue Skimmer | 1,750 |
In Maryland, June carries 30.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 22.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (12.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (26.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Maryland are Common Whitetail, Blue Dasher and Eastern Pondhawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Common Whitetail5,318 records
- Blue Dasher4,748 records
- Eastern Pondhawk4,463 records
- Ebony Jewelwing3,438 records
- Fragile Forktail3,319 records
- Needham's Skimmer2,506 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Maryland in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 20,471 of the 67,241 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 30.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see dragonflies in Maryland?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dragonflies in Maryland?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 67,241 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Common Whitetail, Blue Dasher and Eastern Pondhawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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