Ladybugs in Alaska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see ladybugs in Alaska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 188 of the 766 sightings logged across the year (24.5%), 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 Alaska
24.5%
of yearly sightings
188
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
766
verified records a year
April 1.7%, May 24.5%, June 33.4%. Busiest month is June at 33.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0.1% |
| April | 13 | 1.7% |
| Maypeak | 188 | 24.5% |
| Junepeak | 256 | 33.4% |
| Julypeak | 135 | 17.6% |
| August | 118 | 15.4% |
| September | 46 | 6% |
| October | 6 | 0.8% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 3 | 0.4% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Transverse Lady Beetle | 157 |
| Eye-spotted Lady Beetle | 118 |
| Cream-spotted Ladybird | 90 |
| Two-spotted Lady Beetle | 70 |
| Three-banded Lady Beetle | 69 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 38 |
| American Five-spotted Lady Beetle | 33 |
| Thirteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 33 |
In Alaska, May carries 24.5% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 16.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (1.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (33.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 188 of the 766 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 24.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Alaska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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