Dragonflies in Utah in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dragonflies in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 766 of the 9,126 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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.
Good month for dragonflies in Utah
8.4%
of yearly sightings
766
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
9,126
verified records a year
April 2.6%, May 8.4%, June 23.9%. Busiest month is July at 29.4%.
9,126 verified observations of dragonflies in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Utah
Peak month
July
2,682 records (29.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 0.1% |
| February | 3 | 0% |
| March | 20 | 0.2% |
| April | 236 | 2.6% |
| May | 766 | 8.4% |
| Junepeak | 2,179 | 23.9% |
| Julypeak | 2,682 | 29.4% |
| Augustpeak | 1,718 | 18.8% |
| September | 1,013 | 11.1% |
| October | 405 | 4.4% |
| November | 81 | 0.9% |
| December | 17 | 0.2% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Variegated Meadowhawk | 739 |
| Vivid Dancer | 621 |
| Flame Skimmer | 450 |
| Band-winged Meadowhawk | 421 |
| Blue-eyed Darner | 411 |
| Eight-spotted Skimmer | 404 |
| Twelve-spotted Skimmer | 373 |
| Great Spreadwing | 244 |
In Utah, May carries 8.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 0.1 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 (2.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (23.9%) after. The busiest month is July (29.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Utah are Variegated Meadowhawk, Vivid Dancer and Flame Skimmer. 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
- Variegated Meadowhawk739 records
- Vivid Dancer621 records
- Flame Skimmer450 records
- Band-winged Meadowhawk421 records
- Blue-eyed Darner411 records
- Eight-spotted Skimmer404 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 766 of the 9,126 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dragonflies in Utah?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dragonflies in Utah?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 9,126 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Variegated Meadowhawk, Vivid Dancer and Flame Skimmer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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