Dragonflies in Nevada

Diverse species of dragonflies are visible in the deserts and mountains of Nevada. In total, there are about 117 species of the colorful and fast-flying insects inhabiting the state. Some of these aerial predators may have spotted, colored, or banded wings, while others may have transparent wings but clubbed abdomens or spikes on their tails.

Dragonflies in Nevada (NV)

Types of Dragonflies in Nevada

  • Paddle-tailed Darner
  • Western Meadowhawk
  • Red-Veined Meadowhawk
  • Black Petaltail
  • Twelve-spotted Skimmer
  • Eight-spotted Skimmer
  • American Emerald
  • Pacific Spiketail
  • Desert Whitetail
  • Blue-eyed Darner
  • Common Green Darner
  • White-belted Ringtail
  • Gray Sanddagon
  • Red-tailed Pennant
  • Pale-faced Clubskimmer
  • Western Pondhawk
  • Comanche Skimmer
  • Bleached Skimmer
  • Widow Skimmer
  • Four-spotted Skimmer
  • Flame Skimmer
  • Blue Dasher
  • Red Rock Skimmer
  • Spot-winged Glider
  • Mexican Amberwing
  • Variegated Meadowhawk
  • White-faced Meadowhawk
  • Striped Meadowhawk
  • Band-winged Meadowhawk
  • Black Saddlebags
  • Red Saddlebags