Dragonflies in Mississippi in August
Yes, August is a good month to see dragonflies in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,185 of the 10,043 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 Mississippi
11.8%
of yearly sightings
1,185
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
10,043
verified records a year
July 18.8%, August 11.8%, September 8.8%. Busiest month is June at 19.5%.
10,043 verified observations of dragonflies in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
June
1,957 records (19.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0.1% |
| February | 54 | 0.5% |
| March | 755 | 7.5% |
| April | 1,170 | 11.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,697 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,957 | 19.5% |
| Julypeak | 1,886 | 18.8% |
| August | 1,185 | 11.8% |
| September | 886 | 8.8% |
| October | 305 | 3% |
| November | 100 | 1% |
| December | 40 | 0.4% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Pondhawk | 1,043 |
| Blue Dasher | 865 |
| Common Whitetail | 611 |
| Great Blue Skimmer | 398 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 365 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 332 |
| Eastern Amberwing | 296 |
| Fragile Forktail | 262 |
In Mississippi, August carries 11.8% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 3.5 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 July (18.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.8%) after. The busiest month is June (19.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail. 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
- Eastern Pondhawk1,043 records
- Blue Dasher865 records
- Common Whitetail611 records
- Great Blue Skimmer398 records
- Slaty Skimmer365 records
- Ebony Jewelwing332 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Mississippi in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,185 of the 10,043 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Mississippi?+
August 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 Mississippi?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 10,043 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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