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.
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
