Ladybugs in Alabama in November
Yes, November is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 871 of the 6,974 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for ladybugs in Alabama
12.5%
of yearly sightings
871
records in November
#3
busiest month of 12
6,974
verified records a year
October 12.5%, November 12.5%, December 3.4%. Busiest month is May at 14.4%.
6,974 verified observations of ladybugs in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
May
1,005 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 217 | 3.1% |
| February | 264 | 3.8% |
| March | 508 | 7.3% |
| April | 852 | 12.2% |
| Maypeak | 1,005 | 14.4% |
| June | 754 | 10.8% |
| July | 244 | 3.5% |
| August | 350 | 5% |
| September | 799 | 11.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 873 | 12.5% |
| Novemberpeak | 871 | 12.5% |
| December | 237 | 3.4% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 4,841 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 565 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 332 |
| Polished Lady Beetle | 217 |
| Squash Lady Beetle | 129 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 105 |
| Convergent Lady Beetle | 97 |
| Mealybug Destroyer | 68 |
In Alabama, November carries 12.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (3.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Alabama are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Asian Lady Beetle4,841 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle565 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle332 records
- Polished Lady Beetle217 records
- Squash Lady Beetle129 records
- Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle105 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Alabama in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 871 of the 6,974 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see ladybugs in Alabama?+
November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, October and November.
What month is best for ladybugs in Alabama?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, October and November, based on 6,974 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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