Dragonflies in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a remarkable diversity of dragonflies that are found throughout the state. Here, the aerial hunters live in their adult stage only for 3-4 weeks. At that time, they channelize all their energy into mating and eating. Mainly, clubtails, cruisers, emeralds, skimmers, and darners make their appearance in this state.

Dragonflies in Oklahoma (OK)

Types of Dragonflies in Oklahoma

  • Eastern Pondhawk
  • Eastern Amberwing
  • Swift Setwing
  • Halloween Pennant
  • Spot-winged Glider
  • Wandering Glider
  • Autumn Meadowhawk
  • Calico Pennant
  • Blue-faced Meadowhawk
  • Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
  • Variegated Meadowhawk
  • Slaty Skimmer
  • Widow Skimmer
  • Great Blue Skimmer
  • Twelve-spotted Skimmer
  • Spangled Skimmer
  • Black Saddlebags
  • Red Saddlebags
  • Blue Dasher
  • Common Whitetail
  • Springtime Darner
  • Cyrano Darner
  • Swamp Darner
  • Common Green Darner
  • Common Baskettail
  • Prince Baskettail
  • Jade Clubtail
  • Sulfur-tipped Clubtail
  • Flag-tailed Spinyleg
  • Dragonhunter
  • Cobra Clubtail
  • Four-striped Leaftail
  • Eastern Ringtail
  • Common Sanddragon
  • Black-shouldered Spinyleg
  • Swift River Cruiser
  • Blue-faced Darner
  • Regal Darner
  • Shadow Darner
  • Blue Corporal
  • Band-winged Dragonlet
  • Comanche Skimmer
  • Flame Skimmer
  • Neon Skimmer
  • Checkerd Setwing
  • Banded Pennant

Dragonflies by Colors

Red Dragonflies: Ruby Meadowhawk, Red Saddlebags