Dragonflies in Nebraska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Nebraska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 674 of the 4,596 sightings logged across the year (14.7%), 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 Nebraska
14.7%
of yearly sightings
674
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
4,596
verified records a year
July 29.4%, August 14.7%, September 13.6%. Busiest month is June at 30.4%.
4,596 verified observations of dragonflies in Nebraska, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
June
1,397 records (30.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 11 | 0.2% |
| April | 140 | 3% |
| May | 216 | 4.7% |
| Junepeak | 1,397 | 30.4% |
| Julypeak | 1,350 | 29.4% |
| Augustpeak | 674 | 14.7% |
| September | 625 | 13.6% |
| October | 153 | 3.3% |
| November | 26 | 0.6% |
| December | 2 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Widow Skimmer | 297 |
| Common Whitetail | 246 |
| Twelve-spotted Skimmer | 235 |
| Common Green Darner | 226 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 200 |
| Eastern Forktail | 196 |
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 174 |
| Familiar Bluet | 173 |
In Nebraska, August carries 14.7% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 6.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (29.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.6%) 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 Nebraska are Widow Skimmer, Common Whitetail and Twelve-spotted Skimmer. 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 Skimmer297 records
- Common Whitetail246 records
- Twelve-spotted Skimmer235 records
- Common Green Darner226 records
- Ebony Jewelwing200 records
- Eastern Forktail196 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Nebraska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 674 of the 4,596 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 14.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Nebraska?+
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 Nebraska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 4,596 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Widow Skimmer, Common Whitetail and Twelve-spotted Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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