Dragonflies in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 55,236 of the 412,889 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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.
Peak month for dragonflies in Texas
13.4%
of yearly sightings
55,236
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
412,889
verified records a year
March 4.7%, April 13.4%, May 12.3%. Busiest month is June at 16.6%.
412,889 verified observations of dragonflies in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Texas
Peak month
June
68,709 records (16.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,499 | 0.4% |
| February | 2,490 | 0.6% |
| March | 19,258 | 4.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 55,236 | 13.4% |
| May | 50,673 | 12.3% |
| Junepeak | 68,709 | 16.6% |
| Julypeak | 61,297 | 14.8% |
| August | 53,065 | 12.9% |
| September | 44,530 | 10.8% |
| October | 34,316 | 8.3% |
| November | 16,934 | 4.1% |
| December | 4,882 | 1.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Pondhawk | 30,955 |
| Blue Dasher | 25,649 |
| Common Whitetail | 18,327 |
| Widow Skimmer | 15,683 |
| Familiar Bluet | 12,694 |
| Roseate Skimmer | 11,933 |
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 11,760 |
| Common Green Darner | 11,604 |
In Texas, April carries 13.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Texas are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Eastern Pondhawk30,955 records
- Blue Dasher25,649 records
- Common Whitetail18,327 records
- Widow Skimmer15,683 records
- Familiar Bluet12,694 records
- Roseate Skimmer11,933 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 55,236 of the 412,889 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see dragonflies in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and April.
What month is best for dragonflies in Texas?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and April, based on 412,889 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Pondhawk, Blue Dasher and Common Whitetail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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