Dragonflies in New Mexico in September
Yes, September is a good month to see dragonflies in New Mexico. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,224 of the 19,495 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), 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 Mexico
16.5%
of yearly sightings
3,224
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
19,495
verified records a year
August 20.2%, September 16.5%, October 5.2%. Busiest month is July at 23.6%.
19,495 verified observations of dragonflies in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
July
4,607 records (23.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 0.1% |
| February | 36 | 0.2% |
| March | 128 | 0.7% |
| April | 931 | 4.8% |
| May | 1,428 | 7.3% |
| Junepeak | 3,807 | 19.5% |
| Julypeak | 4,607 | 23.6% |
| Augustpeak | 3,937 | 20.2% |
| September | 3,224 | 16.5% |
| October | 1,022 | 5.2% |
| November | 269 | 1.4% |
| December | 88 | 0.5% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Flame Skimmer | 1,305 |
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 1,305 |
| Familiar Bluet | 839 |
| Blue Dasher | 781 |
| Plains Forktail | 634 |
| Aztec Dancer | 603 |
| American Rubyspot | 592 |
| Arroyo Bluet | 547 |
In New Mexico, September carries 16.5% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 8.2 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 easing off from August (20.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.2%) after. The busiest month is July (23.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in New Mexico are Flame Skimmer, Variegated Meadowhawk and Familiar Bluet. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Flame Skimmer1,305 records
- Variegated Meadowhawk1,305 records
- Familiar Bluet839 records
- Blue Dasher781 records
- Plains Forktail634 records
- Aztec Dancer603 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in New Mexico in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 3,224 of the 19,495 verified dragonflies sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see dragonflies in New Mexico?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in New Mexico?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 19,495 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Flame Skimmer, Variegated Meadowhawk and Familiar Bluet, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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