Dragonflies in New Jersey in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see dragonflies in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 15,571 of the 68,124 sightings logged across the year (22.9%), 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 New Jersey
22.9%
of yearly sightings
15,571
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
68,124
verified records a year
June 24%, July 22.9%, August 20.2%. Busiest month is June at 24%.
68,124 verified observations of dragonflies in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
June
16,357 records (24% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 0% |
| February | 24 | 0% |
| March | 72 | 0.1% |
| April | 2,095 | 3.1% |
| May | 8,438 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 16,357 | 24% |
| Julypeak | 15,571 | 22.9% |
| Augustpeak | 13,733 | 20.2% |
| September | 8,281 | 12.2% |
| October | 2,906 | 4.3% |
| November | 553 | 0.8% |
| December | 85 | 0.1% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blue Dasher | 5,311 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 5,024 |
| Common Whitetail | 3,802 |
| Fragile Forktail | 3,730 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 2,509 |
| Blue Corporal | 1,861 |
| Halloween Pennant | 1,785 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 1,726 |
In New Jersey, July carries 22.9% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 14.6 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 is easing off from June (24%) into July, and it heads toward August (20.2%) 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 New Jersey are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk and Common Whitetail. 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
- Blue Dasher5,311 records
- Eastern Pondhawk5,024 records
- Common Whitetail3,802 records
- Fragile Forktail3,730 records
- Slaty Skimmer2,509 records
- Blue Corporal1,861 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in New Jersey in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 15,571 of the 68,124 verified dragonflies sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 22.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see dragonflies in New Jersey?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dragonflies in New Jersey?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 68,124 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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