Dragonflies in Nevada in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,420 of the 7,057 sightings logged across the year (20.1%), 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 Nevada
20.1%
of yearly sightings
1,420
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
7,057
verified records a year
June 20.5%, July 20.1%, August 12.6%. Busiest month is June at 20.5%.
7,057 verified observations of dragonflies in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
1,447 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 0.4% |
| February | 46 | 0.7% |
| March | 176 | 2.5% |
| April | 507 | 7.2% |
| May | 719 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,447 | 20.5% |
| Julypeak | 1,420 | 20.1% |
| August | 887 | 12.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 946 | 13.4% |
| October | 586 | 8.3% |
| November | 246 | 3.5% |
| December | 46 | 0.7% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 691 |
| Blue Dasher | 656 |
| Flame Skimmer | 570 |
| Vivid Dancer | 563 |
| Powdered Dancer | 245 |
| Mexican Amberwing | 238 |
| Blue-ringed Dancer | 207 |
| Western Pondhawk | 200 |
In Nevada, July carries 20.1% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 11.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (12.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Nevada are Variegated Meadowhawk, Blue Dasher and Flame Skimmer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Variegated Meadowhawk691 records
- Blue Dasher656 records
- Flame Skimmer570 records
- Vivid Dancer563 records
- Powdered Dancer245 records
- Mexican Amberwing238 records
Plan your dragonfly trip in Nevada
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Nevada in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 1,420 of the 7,057 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 20.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see dragonflies in Nevada?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and September.
What month is best for dragonflies in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and September, based on 7,057 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Variegated Meadowhawk, Blue Dasher and Flame Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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