Dragonflies in Oklahoma in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in Oklahoma. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,746 of the 22,882 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 Oklahoma
12%
of yearly sightings
2,746
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
22,882
verified records a year
April 7.5%, May 12%, June 24.7%. Busiest month is June at 24.7%.
22,882 verified observations of dragonflies in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
June
5,646 records (24.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0% |
| February | 14 | 0.1% |
| March | 210 | 0.9% |
| April | 1,724 | 7.5% |
| May | 2,746 | 12% |
| Junepeak | 5,646 | 24.7% |
| Julypeak | 4,233 | 18.5% |
| Augustpeak | 3,754 | 16.4% |
| September | 2,827 | 12.4% |
| October | 1,468 | 6.4% |
| November | 211 | 0.9% |
| December | 39 | 0.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Whitetail | 1,665 |
| Widow Skimmer | 1,437 |
| Eastern Pondhawk | 1,410 |
| Blue Dasher | 938 |
| Familiar Bluet | 864 |
| Powdered Dancer | 802 |
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 610 |
| Eastern Amberwing | 584 |
In Oklahoma, May carries 12% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (7.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (24.7%) after. The busiest month is June (24.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Oklahoma are Common Whitetail, Widow Skimmer and Eastern Pondhawk. 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
- Common Whitetail1,665 records
- Widow Skimmer1,437 records
- Eastern Pondhawk1,410 records
- Blue Dasher938 records
- Familiar Bluet864 records
- Powdered Dancer802 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Oklahoma in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,746 of the 22,882 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Oklahoma?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Oklahoma?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 22,882 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Common Whitetail, Widow Skimmer and Eastern Pondhawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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