Dragonflies in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dragonflies in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,289 of the 4,242 sightings logged across the year (30.4%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for dragonflies in Wyoming
30.4%
of yearly sightings
1,289
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
4,242
verified records a year
July 39.7%, August 30.4%, September 12.7%. Busiest month is July at 39.7%.
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 |
In Wyoming, August carries 30.4% of the year's dragonflies sightings, about 22.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (39.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (12.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dragonflies most often recorded in Wyoming are Flame Skimmer, Western Pondhawk and Pale Snaketail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which dragonflies you are most likely to see
- Flame Skimmer289 records
- Western Pondhawk187 records
- Pale Snaketail168 records
- Cherry-faced Meadowhawk163 records
- Paddle-tailed Darner153 records
- Striped Meadowhawk125 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dragonflies in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,289 of the 4,242 verified dragonflies sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 30.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dragonflies in Wyoming?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for dragonflies in Wyoming?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 4,242 verified observations.
Which dragonflies are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Flame Skimmer, Western Pondhawk and Pale Snaketail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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