Dragonflies in South Carolina in July
Yes, July is a good month to see dragonflies in South Carolina. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,393 of the 23,237 sightings logged across the year (14.6%), 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 South Carolina
14.6%
of yearly sightings
3,393
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
23,237
verified records a year
June 20.3%, July 14.6%, August 13.1%. Busiest month is June at 20.3%.
23,237 verified observations of dragonflies in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
June
4,717 records (20.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 0.2% |
| February | 72 | 0.3% |
| March | 1,344 | 5.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,762 | 16.2% |
| Maypeak | 4,284 | 18.4% |
| Junepeak | 4,717 | 20.3% |
| July | 3,393 | 14.6% |
| August | 3,037 | 13.1% |
| September | 1,831 | 7.9% |
| October | 574 | 2.5% |
| November | 156 | 0.7% |
| December | 27 | 0.1% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Pondhawk | 2,522 |
| Blue Dasher | 1,866 |
| Great Blue Skimmer | 1,480 |
| Common Whitetail | 1,261 |
| Ebony Jewelwing | 1,124 |
| Slaty Skimmer | 733 |
| Blue Corporal | 670 |
| Fragile Forktail | 559 |
In South Carolina, July carries 14.6% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 6.3 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 June (20.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (13.1%) after. The busiest month is June (20.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in South Carolina are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Great Blue Skimmer. 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
- Eastern Pondhawk2,522 records
- Blue Dasher1,866 records
- Great Blue Skimmer1,480 records
- Common Whitetail1,261 records
- Ebony Jewelwing1,124 records
- Slaty Skimmer733 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in South Carolina in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 3,393 of the 23,237 verified dragonflies sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 14.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see dragonflies in South Carolina?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in South Carolina?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 23,237 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Great Blue Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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