Dragonflies in Nevada in October
Yes, October is a good month to see dragonflies in Nevada. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 586 of the 7,057 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 Nevada
8.3%
of yearly sightings
586
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
7,057
verified records a year
September 13.4%, October 8.3%, November 3.5%. 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, October carries 8.3% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (13.4%) into October, and it heads toward November (3.5%) after. The busiest month is June (20.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Nevada are Variegated Meadowhawk, Blue Dasher and Flame Skimmer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Nevada in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 586 of the 7,057 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see dragonflies in Nevada?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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