Dragonflies in Delaware

Several species of dragonflies call Delaware home. One of the smallest dragonflies in the world, the Elfin skimmer, is found in this state. But the most common one here is the beautiful green darner. Another gorgeous species found here is the Needham’s skimmer, which is also pretty common.

Dragonflies in Delaware (DE)

Types of Dragonflies in Delaware

  • Common Green Darner
  • Blue-faced Meadowhawk
  • Band-winged Meadowhawk
  • Twelve-spotted Skimmer
  • Black-shouldered Spinyleg
  • Elfin Skimmer
  • Needham’s Skimmer
  • Russet-tipped Clubtail
  • Banner Clubtail
  • Dragonhunter
  • Rusty Snaketail
  • Midland Clubtail
  • Handsome Clubtail
  • Splendid Clubtail
  • Ashy Clubtail
  • Pronghorn Clubtail
  • Unicorn Clubtail
  • Flag-tailed Spinyleg
  • Eastern Least Clubtail
  • Springtime Darner
  • Fawn Darner
  • Cyrano Darner
  • Swamp Darner
  • Shadow Darner
  • Swift River Cruiser
  • Royal River Cruiser
  • Wabash River Cruiser
  • Prince Baskettail
  • Common Baskettail
  • Mocha Emerald
  • Eastern Amberwing
  • Halloween Pennant
  • Calico Pennant
  • Widow Skimmer
  • Spangled Skimmer
  • Painted Skimmer
  • Four-spotted Skimmer
  • Slaty Skimmer
  • Great Blue Skimmer
  • Common Whitetail
  • Ruby Meadowhawk
  • Autumn Meadowhawk
  • Dot-tailed Whiteface
  • Blue Dasher
  • Eastern Pondhawk
  • Spot-winged Glider
  • Wandering Glider
  • Black Saddlebags
  • Red Saddlebags
  • Carolina Saddlebags
  • Ebony Jewelwing