Ladybugs in Alaska in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 256 of the 766 sightings logged across the year (33.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for ladybugs in Alaska

33.4%

of yearly sightings

256

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

766

verified records a year

May 24.5%, June 33.4%, July 17.6%. Busiest month is June at 33.4%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

766 verified observations of ladybugs in Alaska, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When ladybugs are recorded in Alaska

Peak month

June

256 records (33.4% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March10.1%
April131.7%
Maypeak18824.5%
Junepeak25633.4%
Julypeak13517.6%
August11815.4%
September466%
October60.8%
November00%
December30.4%

Ladybugs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Transverse Lady Beetle157
Eye-spotted Lady Beetle118
Cream-spotted Ladybird90
Two-spotted Lady Beetle70
Three-banded Lady Beetle69
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle38
American Five-spotted Lady Beetle33
Thirteen-spotted Lady Beetle33

In Alaska, June carries 33.4% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 25.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (24.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (17.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The ladybugs most often recorded in Alaska are Transverse Lady Beetle, Eye-spotted Lady Beetle and Cream-spotted Ladybird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which ladybugs you are most likely to see

  • Transverse Lady Beetle157 records
  • Eye-spotted Lady Beetle118 records
  • Cream-spotted Ladybird90 records
  • Two-spotted Lady Beetle70 records
  • Three-banded Lady Beetle69 records
  • Seven-spotted Lady Beetle38 records
Plan your tripAlagnak Wild River

Plan your ladybug trip in Alaska

Start with live tours near Alagnak Wild River, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see ladybugs in Alaska in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 256 of the 766 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 33.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see ladybugs in Alaska?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

What month is best for ladybugs in Alaska?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 766 verified observations.

Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Alaska?+

The most-recorded species in Alaska are Transverse Lady Beetle, Eye-spotted Lady Beetle and Cream-spotted Ladybird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.