Dragonflies in Arizona

Arizona houses a wide variety of dragonflies thanks to its greatly diversified ecosystem, including arid deserts, water bodies, conifer forests, and wet alpine meadows. This article can help in identifying the fascinating odonates of the state. It can also foster interest in observing them and gain knowledge about their nature.

Dragonflies in Arizona (AZ)

Types of Dragonflies in Arizona

  • Common Green Darner
  • Marl Pennant Skimmer 
  • Orange Meadowhawk 
  • Twelve-spotted Skimmer
  • Variegated Meadowhawk
  • Flame Skimmer
  • Roseate Skimmer
  • Wandering Glider
  • Giant Darner
  • Blue-eyed Darner
  • Russet-tipped Clubtail
  • Arizona Snaketail
  • Widow Skimmer
  • Four-spotted Skimmer
  • Comanche Skimmer
  • Neon Skimmer
  • Filigree Skimmer
  • Mexican Amberwing
  • Western Pondhawk
  • Blue Dasher
  • Red Saddlebags
  • Red-tailed Pennant
  • Four-spotted Pennant
  • White-tailed Sylph
  • White-belted Ringtail
  • Slender Clubskimmer
  • Dragonhunter
  • Eastern Pondhawk
  • Shadow Darner
  • Slaty Skimmer
  • Black Saddlebags Skimmer
  • Common Whitetail Skimmer
  • Spot-winged Meadowhawk

Dragonflies by Colors

Red Dragonflies: Red Saddlebags, Red-tailed Pennant

Orange Dragonflies: Flame Skimmer, Orange Meadowhawk