Best Time to See Dragonflies in Wyoming
July, August and June is the best time to see dragonflies in Wyoming. Based on 4,242 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when dragonflies are most active across the year in Wyoming.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
4,242 verified observations of dragonflies in Wyoming, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dragonflies are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
1,685 records (39.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 3 | 0.1% |
| May | 35 | 0.8% |
| Junepeak | 634 | 14.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,685 | 39.7% |
| Augustpeak | 1,289 | 30.4% |
| September | 538 | 12.7% |
| October | 54 | 1.3% |
| November | 1 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Dragonflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Flame Skimmer | 289 |
| Western Pondhawk | 187 |
| Pale Snaketail | 168 |
| Cherry-faced Meadowhawk | 163 |
| Paddle-tailed Darner | 153 |
| Striped Meadowhawk | 125 |
| Northern Bluet | 124 |
| Four-spotted Skimmer | 122 |
Sightings of dragonflies in Wyoming peak in July, when 1,685 of the year's 4,242 verified observations are logged — about 39.7% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, August and June.
The quietest stretch is March, December and February, when dragonflies are hardest to find — no verified records exist for March. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The dragonflies you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Flame Skimmer, Western Pondhawk and Pale Snaketail — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see dragonflies in Wyoming
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Devils Tower National Monument — National Monument
- Fossil Butte National Monument — National Monument
- Grand Teton National Park — National Park
- Yellowstone National Park — National Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see dragonflies in Wyoming?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, August and June, based on 4,242 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are dragonflies hardest to see in Wyoming?+
March is the quietest month for dragonflies in Wyoming, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are dragonflies active year-round in Wyoming?+
Dragonflies are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Wyoming, concentrated around July and August.
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