Dragonflies in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in New Hampshire. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 2,113 of the 21,631 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for dragonflies in New Hampshire
9.8%
of yearly sightings
2,113
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
21,631
verified records a year
April 0.3%, May 9.8%, June 32.9%. Busiest month is June at 32.9%.
21,631 verified observations of dragonflies in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
June
7,109 records (32.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0% |
| February | 5 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0% |
| April | 66 | 0.3% |
| May | 2,113 | 9.8% |
| Junepeak | 7,109 | 32.9% |
| Julypeak | 6,632 | 30.7% |
| Augustpeak | 3,617 | 16.7% |
| September | 1,597 | 7.4% |
| October | 370 | 1.7% |
| November | 115 | 0.5% |
| December | 5 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Chalk-fronted Corporal | 1,039 |
| Autumn Meadowhawk | 977 |
| Blue Dasher | 960 |
| Eastern Forktail | 871 |
| Common Whitetail | 773 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 675 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 631 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 578 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 9.8% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 1.5 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 rising from April (0.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (32.9%) after. The busiest month is June (32.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in New Hampshire are Chalk-fronted Corporal, Autumn Meadowhawk and Blue Dasher. 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
- Chalk-fronted Corporal1,039 records
- Autumn Meadowhawk977 records
- Blue Dasher960 records
- Eastern Forktail871 records
- Common Whitetail773 records
- Ebony Jewelwing675 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,113 of the 21,631 verified dragonflies sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in New Hampshire?+
May 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 New Hampshire?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 21,631 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Chalk-fronted Corporal, Autumn Meadowhawk and Blue Dasher, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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