Dragonflies in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,697 of the 10,043 sightings logged across the year (16.9%), 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 Mississippi
16.9%
of yearly sightings
1,697
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
10,043
verified records a year
April 11.6%, May 16.9%, June 19.5%. 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, May carries 16.9% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 8.6 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 rising from April (11.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail. 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
- 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,697 of the 10,043 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 16.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Mississippi?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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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